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Eco Africa
Cape Town's citizen scientists document the vibrant city's biodiversity, scrap metal collectors stop pollution in Burundi, and a Mauritanian women's collective crafting zero-waste soap from desert dates.
Mapped Out
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies. The terror attack by Iran-backed Hamas has put the Iranian-Israeli conflict to a new level. "Mapped Out” looks at what it’s really about.
DocFilm
One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in 1990 - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it? The search has taken investigators from the US, to France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Eco India
Improving our lives while saving money - and the planet! From homes built using upcycled waste to clean energy solutions for our cities and rural communities.
Mapped Out
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies. The terror attack by Iran-backed Hamas has put the Iranian-Israeli conflict to a new level. "Mapped Out” looks at what it’s really about.
REV
Join us as we test Mitsubishi’s new Outlander PHEV, then cross the Rhine with a ferryman to see what his job is like. Plus: Meet a 10-year-old kart racer from India who dreams of being the first woman in modern-day F1.
Planet A
Antarctica has been an example of international cooperation for decades, but there are signs that change is coming with the melting ice.
Tomorrow Today
Giant concrete batteries; AI in restaurants; artificial muscles to suppress tremors. Oxygen in far-flung galaxies; and preparing for alien life forms!
DocFilm
Did Homo sapiens and Neanderthals share the same habitat for a long period of time? Excavations by a French research team at the Mandrin Cave suggest as much. The researchers' work has yielded even more astonishing findings.
Mapped Out
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies. The terror attack by Iran-backed Hamas has put the Iranian-Israeli conflict to a new level. "Mapped Out” looks at what it’s really about.
To the Point
US President Trump is deploying National Guard troops to Los Angeles, defying California's governor. The move follows protests ignited by ICE immigration raids. Is the situation spiraling out of control? Our guests: Josef Braml (US-expert), Andreas Rinke (Reuters), Rachel Tausendfreund (DGAP), Marina Henke (Hertie-School)
Arts Unveiled
Brightly painted buses, enchanting objects made from garbage, and powerful performance art: Nairobi is the current stop on our journey to Africa's creative hotspots. Curator Nyambura Waruingi shows us her personal favorites.
The 77 Percent
This week we explore the prickly issue of land rights and reform across Africa. In our Street Debate, young South Africans voice their opinions about the country’s controversial land reform laws. We hear of colonial-era land grabs in Kenya’s tea growing region, and find out how Basotho winemakers are defying the odds in turning the soil to make award-winning bottles.
Mapped Out
Iran and Israel are bitter enemies. The terror attack by Iran-backed Hamas has put the Iranian-Israeli conflict to a new level. "Mapped Out” looks at what it’s really about.
REV
Join us as we test Mitsubishi’s new Outlander PHEV, then cross the Rhine with a ferryman to see what his job is like. Plus: Meet a 10-year-old kart racer from India who dreams of being the first woman in modern-day F1.
Sports Life
An Indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles since the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shattering expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits, while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families. They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.
Tomorrow Today
Giant concrete batteries; AI in restaurants; artificial muscles to suppress tremors. Oxygen in far-flung galaxies; and preparing for alien life forms!
DocFilm
The fact that 32-year-old Rita leads such a successful life today is nothing short of a miracle. Rita was born in Togo in 1991 and was raised by her grandparents. For a long time, she thought they were her parents. Hers was a happy childhood - but it ended abruptly.
Sports Life
An Indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles since the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shattering expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits, while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families. They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.
In Good Shape
Are animals beneficial to our health? Pet owners say: YES! And studies confirm that dogs, cats, hamsters and horses enhance our well-being and fitness. But what about germs, allergies, bites, or scratches? In Good Shape delves into the details.
Arts Unveiled
Brightly painted buses, enchanting objects made from garbage, and powerful performance art: Nairobi is the current stop on our journey to Africa's creative hotspots. Curator Nyambura Waruingi shows us her personal favorites.
DocFilm
Migrants continue to try and reach Europe via the Mediterranean. To stop them, European governments are giving billions of Euros to North African countries. Their security forces are expected to stop the migrants -- with deadly consequences.
DocFilm
Are the German armed forces prepared for the challenges of the future? With the Russian full-scale invasion of Ukraine, which began in February 2022, German defense policy arrived at a so-called "turning point”. But can it succeed?
The 77 Percent
This week we explore the prickly issue of land rights and reform across Africa. In our Street Debate, young South Africans voice their opinions about the country’s controversial land reform laws. We hear of colonial-era land grabs in Kenya’s tea growing region, and find out how Basotho winemakers are defying the odds in turning the soil to make award-winning bottles.
HER - Women in Asia
Loneliness is a growing concern among people around the world, and Asian women are no exception. Living in a world where there is so much emphasis on socializing, finding oneself feeling lonely can be difficult to deal with. Loneliness can affect mental health but also physical well-being. But there are ways to overcome loneliness and find a sense of community and connection.
Sports Life
An Indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles since the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shattering expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits, while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families. They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.
The 77 Percent
This week we explore the prickly issue of land rights and reform across Africa. In our Street Debate, young South Africans voice their opinions about the country’s controversial land reform laws. We hear of colonial-era land grabs in Kenya’s tea growing region, and find out how Basotho winemakers are defying the odds in turning the soil to make award-winning bottles.
DocFilm
One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in 1990 - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it? The search has taken investigators from the US, to France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Afrimaxx
This time, presenter KMJ welcomes you from Accra, Ghana enjoying a day at the beach. Plus, a singing doctor from Rwanda; two women making waves on the Nigerian Art Scene and a pitmaster right in Soweto, South Africa.
DocFilm
Migrants continue to try and reach Europe via the Mediterranean. To stop them, European governments are giving billions of Euros to North African countries. Their security forces are expected to stop the migrants -- with deadly consequences.
Sports Life
An Indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles since the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shattering expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits, while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families. They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.
Tomorrow Today
Giant concrete batteries; AI in restaurants; artificial muscles to suppress tremors. Oxygen in far-flung galaxies; and preparing for alien life forms!
DocFilm
Right-wing radicals are becoming increasingly vocal in Germany. But many people oppose them and are fighting to defend democracy. Where do they find the courage to stand up to this sometimes-violent milieu?
In Good Shape
Are animals beneficial to our health? Pet owners say: YES! And studies confirm that dogs, cats, hamsters and horses enhance our well-being and fitness. But what about germs, allergies, bites, or scratches? In Good Shape delves into the details.
Sports Life
An Indigenous community in southeast Mexico has had strict gender roles since the Mayan civilization. But Las Amazonas are changing that: a team of women shattering expectations by playing softball in traditional outfits, while highlighting the importance of the work they do at home and for their families. They've seen success on the field, but it hasn't been easy for the players at home.
DocFilm
One of the most famous paintings by Vincent van Gogh was sold at auction in 1990 - before disappearing without trace. What has happened to it? The search has taken investigators from the US, to France, Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
DocFilm
Right-wing radicals are becoming increasingly vocal in Germany. But many people oppose them and are fighting to defend democracy. Where do they find the courage to stand up to this sometimes-violent milieu?

