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A crucial dilemma for Greenland: Mine their rich natural resources or concentrate on agriculture?

China uses the threat of a deadly drug to force America’s hand in international diplomacy.

How did the United Arab Emirates become influential on the world stage and a key player in the  the Middle East?

Could strengthened ties between France, Gemany and Poland be key for Europe's future defence?

Prosperous modern India hides vast inequalities. But is the world’s most populous nation on the up or on the way out?

On Sunday 8 December 2024, Syrians woke up to the news that Bashar Al Assad had fled the country.

Hundreds invested their savings into Swiss gold and were disappointed. Were did the gold go?

Report on a forgotten conflict between the M23 militia and DRC government troops.

Railway workers are worried as large-scale privatisation is planned by new president Javier Milei.

On 27 September 2024, the head of the Lebanese Hezbollah, Hassan Nasrallah, and several senior members of the Shiite party were killed in Israeli strikes on the southern suburbs of Beirut.

This is the story of how a refugee taking a picture with Chancellor Angela Merkell morphed into a court case against Facebook

A Russian soldier contacts the sister of a missing Ukrainian soldier. He says he killed him. Data Sources investigates. .

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Ancient Greek statues are white, pure and classical, just like the marble they are carved from. False. These statues were painted in fabulous bright colours. Archaeologists and art academics have known this for centuries so why does the white myth endure?

Not all nipples are the same. On Instagram or Facebook female breasts are censured whereas the bare male torso is not. Some artists are challenging this double standard. 

A simple hut on the Côte d‘Azur shows all of Le Corbusier’s architectural genius.

Andrzej Wajda gives us a rich and deep self-assessment of his body of work, towards the end of his life

Conductors can gesticulate wildly when they conduct an orchestra. But have you ever wondered what exactly they are doing with their hands? And why do they use a baton?

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

ow can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

You can’t get rid of the ‘oldest profession in the world,’ but European countries are grappling with how to regulate the sex trade.