Navy destroyer numbered 150 sails through thick fog, sailors in white uniforms lined on deck at attention

China’s rapid naval buildup challenges US dominance at sea

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Since World War II, the US has built up the world’s most powerful navy. But in recent years, China has played catch-up and now boasts the world’s largest military fleet. Also, a look at how Israeli elections will impact Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. And, a new study in Nigeria shows how climate […]

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In This Episode…

China’s rapid naval buildup is challenging US dominance at sea
8:14
Tiny Spanish spinoff of French student protests sows chaos
4:54
Antonelli clinches F1 championship five years after first race
8:02
How Israel’s election will impact Palestinians in the West Bank
6:41
Unpaved red-dirt road through a town under dark clouds, with motorbikes, pedestrians, and houses lining the street
Climate change can cause mental health struggles, Nigerian study says
Special Coverage
5:34
How ‘La Catrina’ became a symbol for Mexico’s Day of the Dead
5:16
Getting out of the dark takes ingenuity — and some really big mirrors
7:34
Loneliness Solutions
Environment
US-Israel-Iran War
Ukraine
Global Classroom
Health
Out of Eden Walk
Music

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Music
How a young folk singer started a movement from a small town in northern Mexico
7:12
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Mental Health
Climate change can cause mental health struggles, Nigerian study says
5:34
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Books
The growing discontent among North Korean elites
13:13
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Arts, Culture & Media
Colombian activists fight to bring LGBT and left-wing history back to the National Museum
5:36
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Music
Indigenous Moroccan music finds an unlikely legacy: electronica
7:22
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Loneliness Solutions
This group in Chile brings together different generations to combat loneliness
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Food
Favela food festival wins award as Latin America’s best culinary event in 2026
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7:49
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Climate Change
COP31: Africa demands action, not another summit of broken promises
6:49
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Elections
In Sderot, young Israeli voters put security first in consequential election
7:51
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Elections
In an unlikely outcome, the incumbent president wins Brazil’s elections
5:44
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Books
Former top Canadian official pulls back the curtain on deal making with Trump
13:40
Woman in a light blue Nike shirt standing against a tan stone wall, squinting in sunlight
Migration
Migrant workers find strength in each other amid Israeli strikes in Lebanon
6:57
Supporters sing and chant with megaphones and microphones at a Lula campaign rally, waving flags and wearing Lula shirts and stickers
Music
Brazil’s presidential election has two very different soundtracks
6:27
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Health & Medicine
Ghana’s malaria vaccine success faces a sustainability test
9:12
Interior of a small Korean grocery store packed with snacks and candy, with a customer checking out at the counter
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexico’s Korean wave goes from K-pop fandom to trade and diplomacy
6:12
Two doctors in white coats discuss notes on a clipboard in front of a wall with a world map design
Health & Medicine
Why funding scientific research overseas matters
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Loneliness Solutions
As the climate changes, loneliness grows
8:09

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How did this city in China go from 300,000 to 20 million residents in four decades?
5:03
Second Chances: Prisoners Transform Migrant Boats Into Violins
4:25
Park Geun-hye, Yoon Suk-yeol, and secret shamanism in South Korea
1:51
Is this floating farm in Rotterdam the solution to global food shortages?
1:24
A climate warning from Greenland’s melting glaciers
3:54
Jakarta is sinking: The race to save 30 million people
4:58
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Loneliness Solutions

Man carries a bag along a street lined with rubble and a collapsed, heavily damaged multistory building
Loneliness Solutions
Finding ways to fight loneliness among the elderly in Lebanon
7:44
A person in a plaid shirt sits on a low wall among shrubs while another person walks across a plaza in the background
Loneliness Solutions
This group in Chile brings together different generations to combat loneliness
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Loneliness Solutions
As the climate changes, loneliness grows
8:09
Building painted with murals and Hindi text, three people sitting on the steps outside near a parked motorcycle
Loneliness Solutions
Helping the elderly in India feel less lonely
7:04
Two men walk past a large arched wooden gate set into a historic stone city wall
Loneliness Solutions
Morocco’s ‘loneliness paradox’ highlights the feeling of isolation in close-knit communities
6:08
Crowd of people holding hands raised, with an Amnesty International sign reading #moreincommon MORE IN COMMON
Loneliness Solutions
UK first to create National Strategy For Loneliness
12:19

Environment

Unpaved red-dirt road through a town under dark clouds, with motorbikes, pedestrians, and houses lining the street
Mental Health
Climate change can cause mental health struggles, Nigerian study says
5:34
A small coastal village with colorful houses and a pier sits along the shoreline, backed by forested hills in misty weather
Out of Eden Walk
Is ‘small village life as escapism’ all it’s cracked up to be?
7:22
Ripe yellow cacao pod on the tree, hollowed out with beans removed, shell left hanging
Climate Change
COP31: Africa demands action, not another summit of broken promises
6:49
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Loneliness Solutions
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8:09
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Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: How one Indigenous Alaskan village is reckoning with tourism
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A shepherd leads a large flock of sheep down a dusty road past a "No Hunting or Trespassing" sign
Climate Change
How extreme heat takes a toll on herders, from East Africa to the US
11:00
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Natural disasters
In Nepal’s flood, people with disabilities faced barriers, first in rescue and now in recovery
7:06
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Farmers try to bring back Syrian bees
11:29
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Out of Eden Walk
National Geographic Explorer traveling a thousand miles by kayak
7:32
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Conflict & Justice
German police arrest suspect in case of apparent climate extremism
8:11
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Natural disasters
Climate change made flood-ravaged Nepal vulnerable even before current disaster
7:40
A lone figure stands atop a rocky ridge overlooking a fog-covered bay dotted with floating ice
Out of Eden Walk
As temperatures rise, glacier collapse may become more common
8:10
People gather on a bridge over a river, some about to jump in, with a city skyline behind them
Climate Change
Warm, low and slow: Summer takes a toll on water in Switzerland
4:31
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Energy
Ethanol is saving Brazilian drivers at the pump amid global surging gas prices
5:14
A scuba diver with a research tool releases bubbles while working over a rocky coral reef
Environment
Galápagos corals show El Niño events are more extreme now than in past 1,000 years – here’s how my team made the discovery
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Climate Change
How to stay cool in Paris in extreme heat
4:54
Man reading newspaper at a small Indian shop counter with snacks and drinks hanging above, milk price signs in Tamil posted outside
Climate Change
Indian cities looking to beat the heat get innovative
6:48
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Climate Change
Delhi struggles with deadly impact of severe heat
6:26
Two sea turtles swimming among schools of fish and a ray in a large aquarium tank with a sunken structure below
Animals
South Africans work to keep migrating baby turtles alive
5:12
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Natural disasters
Colombia’s earthquake leaves thousands without homes, as government promises rent subsidies
5:10

US-Israel-Iran War

LNG tanker Sun Arrows docked at an industrial port terminal with mountains in the background under overcast skies
Energy
How nations weaponize the energy trade during times of war
9:21
A person in a suit speaks into two microphones outdoors.
Global Politics
Politically, Israel’s conflicts are a ‘ticking time bomb’ for Netanyahu
10:59
Several airplanes parked on an airport tarmac, with fuel trucks and cargo in the foreground.
Transportation
Airlines hit by dwindling global jet fuel supplies weigh their financial options
6:23
A group of people carrying a coffin draped in a flag with floral decorations, surrounded by a crowd of onlookers.
US-Israel-Iran War
Journalist killed in Israeli attack in Lebanon, her colleague recovers from injuries
4:26
Two men in suits shake hands at a formal event with a backdrop displaying various national flags.
DW
Ripple effects of Iran war felt in the Caucasus
5:24
An aircraft carrier appears to be floating above the water in an optical illusion caused by atmospheric conditions, seen from a distance with a cityscape in the foreground and a hilly horizon in the background.
US-Israel-Iran War
US Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier arrives in Croatia for repairs as ground troops move to the Persian Gulf
6:28
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Conflict & Justice
The way we talk about war has changed
A damaged brick building with blackened marks from a fire, surrounded by people inspecting the site; a blue gate is open in front.
US-Israel-Iran War
More civilian casualties come to light from a strike that hit a sports hall killing children in southern Iran
8:20
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US-Israel-Iran War
Residents in neighboring Turkey ‘aren’t afraid’ as involvement in Iran’s war looms
4:53
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US-Israel-Iran War
The tiny island at the center of the US and Israel’s war with Iran is more than just oil installations
5:08
A building engulfed in thick grey smoke, with visible damage to the structure and firefighters standing on a balcony.
Conflict & Justice
Israel escalates attacks on civilian infrastructure in southern Lebanon
11:10
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US-Israel-Iran War
Muslims in Kashmir mourn the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader
4:51
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US-Israel-Iran War
What ignoring the rules of war could mean
13:16
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
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US-Israel-Iran War
A brief history of US, Israeli and Iranian relations
12:46
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US-Israel-Iran War
Trump rules out talks absent Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’ as Israel strikes Lebanon
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US-Israel-Iran War
Trump says Iran war could last weeks, Iran strikes US bases across region
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US-Israel-Iran War
War in Iran sparks global travel chaos
5:51
Large plumes of dark smoke rise above a cityscape, partially obscuring buildings against a gray sky, indicating a fire or explosion in an urban area.
US-Israel-Iran War
War widens as Israeli and US planes pound Iran, and Tehran and its proxies hit back

Ukraine

A man in a suit works on a laptop at a desk in the TV Rain (Dozhd) news studio
Conflict & Justice
The Russian journalists trying to reach audiences back home from abroad
7:15
Women hold banners with photos of Colombian men, saying they are missing soldiers in Ukraine, demanding their return, at a highway toll station
Conflict & Justice
Colombians go to fight in Ukraine’s war for a way out of poverty. Many never come home.
5:20
A man in a black suit speaks at a microphone podium with a projected screen in the background
Ukraine
Ukraine’s defense minister dismissed amid cabinet changes
6:25
Two firefighters in protective gear work amidst smoldering debris in a heavily damaged building.
Ukraine
Russia stalls in Donbas, as battlefield deadlock deepens
7:04
A group of people in formal attire examining a large drone model displayed indoors.
DW
Security tech start-ups play increasingly significant role in Ukraine war
5:33
Two women in winter clothing stand at a grave holding flowers, with a memorial portrait in the background.
DW
Four years since Ukrainian forces liberated the city of Bucha
5:15
A playground with children's toys and flowers laid as a memorial, set against a backdrop of damaged apartment buildings with boarded windows.
DW
Daughters of the Donbas group creates music remembering abducted Ukrainian children
8:17
A group of ambulances parked in a lot during twilight, with a few people standing nearby under streetlights.
Ukraine
A road race relay where hope is the baton
7:50
A person walking through a barren, war-torn forest at dusk, with silhouetted trees against a gradient sunset sky.
Ukraine
New film shows reality on the ground as Ukrainians battle for the village of Andriivka
17:07
Justice
An investigative journalist discusses the risks of chasing a Kremlin spy
16:32
Ukraine
Calls during UNGA to investigate thousands of Ukrainian children being forcibly transferred to Russia
8:51
Conflict & Justice
Sleep remains elusive for people stuck in war zones — from Gaza to Ukraine
4:59
Music
Ukrainian jazz pianist pays homage to the fallen
8:16
Ukraine
In negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, Crimea’s status is a red line that neither side will cross
5:38
Ukraine
Ukrainians protest new law weakening anti-graft agencies in the country
6:11
Books
‘Our Dear Friends in Moscow’ tells the story of a generation split by the rise of Putin, and his war in Ukraine
13:48
Conflict & Justice
How the Russian economy is faring as new sanctions hit 
4:58
Conflict & Justice
‘I can do what I can to save people’: This chief rabbi stayed in Ukraine to help people and honor his son who died in battle  
5:39
Ukraine
The lawyers in Russia representing political prisoners despite the risks 
6:08
Sports
Celebrations over Alexander Ovechkin’s NHL goals record despite his pro-Kremlin politics
5:41

Global Classroom

Woman at a crowded rally holds a sign reading "Carnaval de Florianópolis com Lula!" amid flags and banners
The World's Global Classroom
University students are leading the fight to reelect president Lula in Brazil
6:04
Students study and read at wooden benches under a covered outdoor campus area near a library building
The World's Global Classroom
In Ghana, a student’s future can come down to one exam 
7:39
A researcher in a black lab coat stands in a laboratory, surrounded by shelves stocked with supplies and equipment
The World's Global Classroom
Trump administration imposes time limit on international visas
4:37
A person wearing a headset works at a computer console in a NASA mission control room, with station signs for Perseverance and Voyager ACE visible
The World's Global Classroom
The Afghan refugee who wants to go to space
6:55
The Donald McIntyre Building, a modern structure with curved wood and glass facade, brick walls, and bicycles parked outside
The World's Global Classroom
Questions raised over media scrutiny of Cambridge professor in UK before his death
6:58
Juneteenth Special
Rhiannon Giddens discusses the history of the banjo and its African roots
17:31
Juneteenth Special
South African students to continue to fall into an education accessibility gap
7:27
Juneteenth Special
Historians say more details about the lives of enslaved Africans need to be taught
12:48
Juneteenth Special
Challenges under India’s university reservation system
7:57
Juneteenth Special
The Whitney Plantation in Louisiana focuses on the history and contributions of enslaved Africans
6:54
Minneapolis skyline on a cold winter day, with steam rising from buildings and snow on the ground below a metal fence
Education
College students from Minnesota’s immigrant communities reflect on the message of Juneteenth
5:43
The entrance of Boston College with a prominent sign and students walking nearby.
The World's Global Classroom
Boston College sets up school for first-generation immigrants
4:08
The World's Global Classroom
Trump administration’s policies are driving away international students
3:36
The World's Global Classroom
Students to study Puerto Rico and colonialism through Bad Bunny’s latest album
6:30
The value of American higher education
International student restrictions could cost the US billions
7:45
The value of American higher education
Indian students consider other countries to continue their studies
5:21
The value of American higher education
Refugee Afghan girls in the US plan for once unimaginable higher education
8:23
The value of American higher education
Europe wants to attract American scientists
4:36
The value of American higher education
Research funding cuts in the US could cause an American brain drain in STEM field
6:18
The value of American higher education
Former student from Kenya brought computer literacy to her hometown after studying in the US
6:35

Health

Two doctors in white coats discuss notes on a clipboard in front of a wall with a world map design
Health & Medicine
Why funding scientific research overseas matters
11:19
A shepherd leads a large flock of sheep down a dusty road past a "No Hunting or Trespassing" sign
Climate Change
How extreme heat takes a toll on herders, from East Africa to the US
11:00
Street banner reading #LetsTalkHIV, Protection Prevents Infection, Free Condoms at MOH Clinics, Ministry of Health and Medical Services
Health & Medicine
Fiji is in the midst of an HIV crisis
7:57
Crowd of people holding hands raised, with an Amnesty International sign reading #moreincommon MORE IN COMMON
Loneliness Solutions
UK first to create National Strategy For Loneliness
12:19
A woman addresses a large group of female students seated at desks in an open school hall in Ghana
Health & Medicine
After USAID’s demise, young Africans rethink dependence on foreign assistance
7:39
Aerial view of a darkened landscape at dusk with city lights glowing below dramatic storm clouds lit by orange sunset rays
Environment
Smoky skies in Canada raise public health concerns exacerbated by climate change
12:22
French National Assembly chamber with members applauding as a screen displays vote results: 305 for, 199 against, on May 27, 2025
DW
France legalizes assisted dying over objections from some doctors and churches
5:26
Health
Chinese suppliers are advertising nitazenes — more potent than fentanyl — online
5:55
Science & Technology
A scientific breakthrough for spinal injuries is emerging in Brazil
6:58
Two people stand outside a pharmacy named "Mi Consultorio San Pablo" with visible signage and colorful window graphics.
Health & Medicine
Mexico plans to reform its healthcare system — but can it deliver?
6:21
A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
To rediscover time, go for a walk
7:25
Two people wearing protective masks and Red Crescent uniforms stand on rocky terrain with a backdrop of thick black smoke and clouds.
US-Israel-Iran War
After Israeli strikes on Tehran’s fuel depots, residents face a toxic aftermath
6:31
A riverbank scene with several boats moored, including a large wooden boat where people are working on its roof, near a dirt road lined with small buildings, and a white pickup truck parked nearby.
Health & Medicine
Measuring patients’ vital signs virtually in the heart of the Amazon
5:18
A woman with curly hair working on a laptop at a table in a bright, open bakery setting.
DW
Skin For All website addresses various issues for different skin types
3:42
Shelves stocked with various flavors of Zyn nicotine pouches, including Apple Mint, Spearmint, and Cool Mint, priced at 37 SEK, displayed in a blue retail setting.
Health
‘The Swedish Experience’: Tobacco companies want snus to be an alternative to smoking, as young people drive sales
8:50
A person wearing blue gloves is handling a pipette in a laboratory setting, with reflections visible on a glass surface.
DW
The implications of a sperm donor carrying a rare cancer-causing gene
7:35
Close-up of hands holding a piece of newspaper with a small pile of gold dust on it.
DW
Peru tries to end the toxic use of mercury in gold mining
9:29
A skier in full gear descends a snowy slope, creating a spray of snow behind them as they turn. They are wearing a helmet, goggles, and a black racing suit with various sponsor logos.
Sports
New rules aim to safeguard skiers in an inherently dangerous sport
6:03
A person walking on sand dunes in a desert landscape, with vegetation scattered around. In the foreground, a blurred red sign warns of extreme heat danger.
Climate Change
New report details rising cost of climate change to human health
6:54
Conflict & Justice
Sleep remains elusive for people stuck in war zones — from Gaza to Ukraine
4:59

Out of Eden Walk

A small coastal village with colorful houses and a pier sits along the shoreline, backed by forested hills in misty weather
Out of Eden Walk
Is ‘small village life as escapism’ all it’s cracked up to be?
7:22
Group gathers in a circle on a wooden dock by a forested bay, heads bowed; some wear regalia and carved paddles, one vest reads Alaska Native Veteran S.E
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: How one Indigenous Alaskan village is reckoning with tourism
8:01
Two kayakers paddle across calm open water under a cloudy sky, mountains faint on the horizon
Out of Eden Walk
National Geographic Explorer traveling a thousand miles by kayak
7:32
A lone figure stands atop a rocky ridge overlooking a fog-covered bay dotted with floating ice
Out of Eden Walk
As temperatures rise, glacier collapse may become more common
8:10
Pile of freshly caught silver salmon with visible scales, fins, and blood from the harvest
Out of Eden Walk
The ‘fishing link’: The role of salmon in the human migration to North America 
7:33
Out of Eden Walk
What tech powers a global walk?
7:33
Out of Eden Walk
How art augments a global walk
7:22
Out of Eden Walk
How gender shapes a global walk
8:13
Person wearing hiking boots and plaid pants standing on rocky terrain with a water bottle and backpack nearby.
Out of Eden Walk
How an interview project ‘shows the continuity of the human family’
7:56
A person wearing a backpack looks out at the ocean from a rocky coastline with pine trees and a cloudy sky.
Out of Eden Walk
How coastlines propelled ancient humans across the planet 
7:36
Two people stand with a white horse in a calm lake, surrounded by rolling hills under a blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: The music of animal husbandry
8:01
A person leads two camels laden with goods across a desert, with a clear sky in the background.
Out of Eden Walk
To rediscover time, go for a walk
7:25
A person pouring red wine into a glass, with other filled glasses in the background, on a wooden table.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Raising a glass to global wine
7:39
A large gathering of people seated on the ground, sharing a communal meal during a religious event, with many wearing traditional white clothing.
Out of Eden Walk
Celebrating Eid al-Fitr in one of Islam’s holiest cities
7:30
Two hikers wearing cold-weather gear traverse a snowy mountain slope, with snow-covered peaks visible in the background under a clear blue sky.
Out of Eden Walk
As climate change melts permafrost, landslides are becoming more dangerous 
7:23
Two hikers with backpacks stand on a hill overlooking a glacier, snow-capped mountains, and a turquoise lake below, surrounded by lush green vegetation.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: 13 years on the road and counting
7:36
Six people smiling at the camera; the group appears to be outdoors, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky. Some are wearing backpacks, suggesting they are on a hike or travel adventure.
Out of Eden Walk
Walking around the world takes a village
9:33
A group of soldiers in military uniforms and helmets stand guard with rifles in hand, with civilians and a vehicle visible in the background, under a clear sky.
Environment
Out of Eden Walk: When you walk across entire continents, police take notice
7:35
A person wearing a hat and backpack stands at the end of a narrow, brick tunnel, which appears part of an ancient ruin, with rocky terrain visible outside.
Out of Eden Walk
Out of Eden Walk: Is the world closing its doors?
7:26
A hand holding a mix of small red and dark blue berries against a forest background.
Out of Eden Walk
What foods power a walk around the globe?
6:29

Music

A man walks past an ornate gilded wood lobby with carved cherub statue in a historic theater
Music
How a young folk singer started a movement from a small town in northern Mexico
7:12
Singer in traditional Moroccan dress raises arms onstage, with a guitarist and dancers in embroidered costumes beside him
Music
Indigenous Moroccan music finds an unlikely legacy: electronica
7:22
Supporters sing and chant with megaphones and microphones at a Lula campaign rally, waving flags and wearing Lula shirts and stickers
Music
Brazil’s presidential election has two very different soundtracks
6:27
Interior of a small Korean grocery store packed with snacks and candy, with a customer checking out at the counter
Arts, Culture & Media
Mexico’s Korean wave goes from K-pop fandom to trade and diplomacy
6:12
Singer with raised arms holding cymbals performs at a microphone, backed by a band playing outdoors near a mural
Music
The Ezgi Band joins Turkish folk and disco with the help of Kansas City musicians
7:45
Man in uniform holding a trombone stands with a man in a tuxedo on a beach
Arts, Culture & Media
French dramedy ‘The Marching Band’ questions the American Dream
7:29
Suno Studio interface showing multiple color-coded audio tracks including Percussion, FX, Synth, Guitar, Bass, and Drums on a monitor
DW
AI ‘music’ is hijacking real musicians’ online identities
6:09
Two people standing outdoors on a tree-lined campus lawn, one wearing sunglasses and a tan jacket, the other in a purple t-shirt with arms crossed
Music
A new duo, Helado Tropical, makes experimental Latin pop with love and laughs
6:27
Juneteenth Special
Rhiannon Giddens discusses the history of the banjo and its African roots
17:31
Two people stand in front of a world map; one holds a guitar and points at the map, while the other smiles.
Arts, Culture & Media
International jazz musician Fabiola Méndez and her cuatro
17:36
Singer performing energetically on stage with musicians and bright blue stage lights.
Music
A new voice from Bahia sings about LGBTQ love and philosophy
7:18
A group of women seated in a bright room, each holding or sitting near musical instruments like a harp and guitar.
DW
Women composers of the Renaissance emerge
7:18
Four women in embroidered clothing pose against a light background, each with unique hairstyles and wearing red lipstick.
Music
From village songs to modern stages, Yagódy redefines Ukrainian folk music
5:29
Aerial view of Prague's Old Town Square with the Church of Our Lady before Týn prominently in the background, surrounded by colorful historic buildings and numerous people gathered in the plaza below.
DW
This family in Prague holds classical music concerts in their own living room
4:05
A woman with braided hair in a red shirt stands confidently among a group of people wearing colorful, elaborate masks and costumes, in front of a yellow building with ornate architectural details.
DW
Austro-Mexican singer finds out it really does take a village
6:40
A woman in a black top and jeans performs a dynamic dance move on a plaza with a historic red brick building in the background. Other people are walking by and trees line the square.
Arts, Culture & Media
This tap dancer from Japan uses New York City landmarks as her backdrops
6:23
Migration
From shipwreck to symphony: Prisoners in Italy turn migrant boats into violins
5:51
DW
The soundtrack of daily life becomes art in Norway
6:02
Music
To counter narco-corridos’ popularity, Mexico tries a song contest 
5:19
Music
Protest music thrives in Iran, three years after young woman’s death sparked grassroots uprising
12:05

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