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AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

The human body is adaptable, resilient, and astonishingly capable - truly a "high-performance machine". Humans have always sought to test their limits. But how resilient are we really?

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From a Soviet-era apartment block in Tallinn to the world's greatest concert halls, Arvo Pärt created a musical language that transcends borders, faiths, and generations. This documentary explores the life and legacy of one of the most performed composers of our time.

2024 was a record year for Norwegian tourism, with almost 38.6 million overnight stays. The country's cuisine, culture, and unique destinations entice visitors. But tourism brings its own problems.

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AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

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Four talented filmmakers from around the world were selected to show their films at the Berlin International Film Festival's community event. This year's theme was "Creativity and Confusion."

Africa holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth that helps power the global economy. But across Africa, the question remains: If Africa is so rich, why are so many Africans still poor?

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From a Soviet-era apartment block in Tallinn to the world's greatest concert halls, Arvo Pärt created a musical language that transcends borders, faiths, and generations. This documentary explores the life and legacy of one of the most performed composers of our time.

Millions of animals die in collisions with cars each year. How can drivers and automakers prevent such crashes? Plus: Retrofitters in India turn old vehicles into eco-friendly rides, and Flixtrain vs. Deutsche Bahn.

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

Despite evidence women are the better surgeons, they're still underrepresented in clinical leadership roles. As patients, women also face a higher risk of misdiagnosis. The root cause? A healthcare system historically dominated by men.

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From March 1976, Argentina was ruled for several years by a military junta led by General Jorge Videla. Some 30,000 people were abducted and murdered by the regime's security forces. Many of their children disappeared - but where did they go?

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Where does knee pain come from? Can hip dysplasia be treated? Which exercises are gentle on the joints? Our special edition on joint pain and prevention.

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Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.####A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.####Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence - love is evolving in unexpected ways.

AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

Four talented filmmakers from around the world were selected to show their films at the Berlin International Film Festival's community event. This year's theme was "Creativity and Confusion."

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In Sudan, the government is waging a bloody civil war against rebels. An estimated 12 million people have fled their homes, either to destinations within the country or to neighboring states. Many of them are seeking help in Chad.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

Before the Taliban's return, a brief hope was ignited. Could Afghanistan become a more just country? A group of Afghan women sat at the negotiating table. But after the Taliban took power in 2021, those dreams were dashed.

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Two gamers in Indonesia who found real love in a virtual world.####A generation in Singapore embracing singlehood.####Long lasting Lao marriages revealing timeless lessons on partnership. Dating, commitment, independence - love is evolving in unexpected ways.

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Africa holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth that helps power the global economy. But across Africa, the question remains: If Africa is so rich, why are so many Africans still poor?

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Germany's far-right AfD party could soon lead a state government for the first time. In Saxony-Anhalt, the party says it wants to stop funding what it calls "anti-German art" and has criticized cultural institutions including the world-famous Bauhaus in Dessau. Artists, museum directors, theater leaders and cultural organizations warn that these plans could threaten artistic freedom, and diversity

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After the Taliban takeover, Afghanistan's women footballers were forced into exile. Najma Arefi and her teammates are fighting for the right to represent their country. And have been successful.

Africa

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AI chatbots are being treated like friends and advisors. Sometimes even as therapists or romantic partners. Can algorithms fulfill our social needs and what are the limits of chatbots?

Africa holds an estimated $29.5 trillion in mineral wealth that helps power the global economy. But across Africa, the question remains: If Africa is so rich, why are so many Africans still poor?

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For some he's a hero. For others, he's public enemy number one. Certainly, his revelations challenged US power. This film follows the WikiLeaks founder's extraordinary life story.

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Our deep dive format explains the stories that matter - ####with clarity, context and journalistic rigor. Each segment goes beyond the headlines to uncover what's driving key developments around the world, featuring sharp analysis, expert voices and exclusive on the ground insights from where events are unfolding.

This time host Zimingonaphakade Mabunzi tries out some ceramics painting at Create in Johannesburg, South Africa. Plus, ballet dancers in Nigeria, a female rapper in Senegal and the township's daily bread levelling up.

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With short haul flights booming and night trains disappearing, a Berlin start up has designed mini cabins to help sleepers become more affordable. Plus: how abandoned fish farms are polluting the seas.

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