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3 days ago
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Fearless Against the Right – DW – 06/02/2025
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? Right-wing extremists are stronger than ever. In cities, the counter movement is strong and highly visible. But in more rural areas, anyone openly opposing the far right often has to reckon with threats and attempts at intimidation. A film team accompanied just some of the individuals whose resistance puts them at great personal risk. Image: WDR Ocean Hale campaigns against the right in rural Saxony. In contrast to the demonstrations that take place in large cities such as Dresden and Leipzig, demonstrations in favor of a tolerant and diverse Germany are relatively small here. Most people either march openly on the opposite side or keep their political views to themselves. But Ocean isn't afraid to show his face. He's already organized two Christopher Street Days in the small town of Waldheim, and isn't deterred by death threats and acid attacks. Image: WDR Magdalena has launched the #ReclaimTikTok initiative. Together with others, she produces as much content as possible, all under the label: tolerant and anti-fascist. The campaign has already caught the attention of far-right activist Martin Sellner. Since her real name has been shared on various right-wing social media channels, Magdalena is also having to take greater care as she goes about her everyday life. Image: WDR Jacob is an independent blogger and photographer in Gera, Thuringia. Whenever members of theReichsbürger(Reich Citizens) movement gather from all over Germany for demonstrations in his hometown, he reports from crowd. Jacob thinks many people are irritated by these regular far-right rallies in Gera, but that they're afraid to speak out. His aim: to document and inform, in order to increase public awareness. Ocean, Magdalena, Jacob - they're all taking personal risks and sacrificing their free time and anonymity to stand up for an open-minded society. What drives them? Where do they find their courage, when things get risky? Broadcasting Hours: DW English SUN 15.06.2025 – 00:02 UTC SUN 15.06.2025 – 03:30 UTC SUN 15.06.2025 – 14:30 UTC MON 16.06.2025 – 01:16 UTC MON 16.06.2025 – 05:02 UTC MON 16.06.2025 – 22:30 UTC TUE 17.06.2025 – 07:30 UTC WED 18.06.2025 – 18:30 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
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3 days ago
- Science
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The Last Neanderthal – DW – 06/02/2025
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. Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) are a species of human that lived in Europe and Asia alongside modern humans (Homo sapiens) and became extinct around 40,000 years ago. Image: Arte France The extinction of the Neanderthals, the one species that dominated the Eurasian continent prior to the arrival of Homo sapiens, is one of the most puzzling topics in archeology. How were these two hominids connected? Was Homo sapiens partially responsible for the eradication of the Neandertals from planet Earth? Or did the two potentially coexist over several millennia? Image: Arte France A team of researchers led by archaeologist Ludovic Slimak are working in the Mandrin Cave to answer these very questions. Their findings are being examined by scientists from the French research organization CNRS, using state-of-the-art archaeological methods. Neanderthals probably lived in isolated groups. They therefore lacked the necessary genetic exchange that has greatly helped modern humans. This inbreeding could have been fatal. Image: Arte France The Mandrin Cave has been the focus of several excavations since 1991. In 2015, a new discovery was made: Fossilized remains from the late Neanderthal period. The individual belonged to one of the last Neanderthal lineages. The scientists succeeded in extracting genetic material from the root of one of 'Thorin's' molars, which could then be analysed. Image: Arte France The archaeologists dubbed him "Thorin'. The find suggests that for a long time, Neanderthals lived very close to the newly arrived Homo sapiens - and that the two groups probably crossed paths. Image: Arte France Ludovic Slimak and the scientists from the French research organization CNRS provide an insight into the extraordinary results of their work. Broadcasting Hours: DW English WED 11.06.2025 – 01:15 UTC WED 11.06.2025 – 04:15 UTC THU 12.06.2025 – 09:15 UTC THU 12.06.2025 – 16:15 UTC THU 12.06.2025 – 21:15 UTC FRI 13.06.2025 – 12:15 UTC SAT 14.06.2025 – 02:15 UTC SUN 15.06.2025 – 08:15 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
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3 days ago
- Business
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Island Paradise? - Freelancers on Madeira – DW – 06/02/2025
Since 2020, Madeira has been attracting freelancers from all over the world. They live and work on the island. But everyday life in this supposed paradise is also sometimes overshadowed by existential worries and loneliness. Image: ZDF The Portuguese island of Madeira lies in the Atlantic Ocean. It is known as the island of eternal spring. With its pleasant climate and community, the village of Ponta do Sol attracts young freelancers like Nina and Heiko. But rents and the general cost of living here have risen sharply, pricing out locals. Image: ZDF Nina arrived in Madeira in 2021. Her goal: to set up a "digital village' for young freelancers in Ponta do Sol. The young woman from Munich is still here, but things have changed since the early days. Most freelancers only stay for a few months and then move on. With such a transient community, it's difficult to build close friendships. Image: ZDF The "first village for digital nomads' advertised on social media mainly consists of a co-working space where freelancers can work for free. The high turnover of travelers inspired Nina to come up with her business idea: she manages shared flats, known as 'co-livings', where freelancers can find a 'temporary home'. Image: ZDF Heiko is packed and ready and dreaming of a life on the island. "Madeira is definitely my dream destination,' he says. The graphic designer has loved the island since he was a child. Now he wants to gain a foothold there with the help of the digital community. Broadcasting Hours: DW English SUN 08.06.2025 – 00:02 UTC SUN 08.06.2025 – 03:30 UTC SUN 08.06.2025 – 14:30 UTC MON 09.06.2025 – 01:16 UTC MON 09.06.2025 – 05:02 UTC MON 09.06.2025 – 22:30 UTC TUE 10.06.2025 – 07:30 UTC WED 11.06.2025 – 18:30 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
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3 days ago
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Exploiting Africa – DW – 06/02/2025
The global race for the African continent's coveted raw materials is unscrupulous. The raw material interests of rich nations often trump the rights and needs of the local populations. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, people are being exploited in mines. Image: Autentic Chinese traders are illegally buying cobalt, a material Europe needs for its green energy transition. Therefore, Europe buys the cobalt from these illegal traders. Image: Autentic The EU now wants to free itself from its dependence on China for raw materials and expand its own local activities. They promise to act more fairly than China - though some say this is not a reasonable promise. Image: Autentic A huge hydrogen project involving Germany is being planned on the south-east coast of Namibia. The local population is also supposed to benefit from it. Image: Autentic However, parts of a national park will be destroyed by the billions being spent in the name of green investment. "Why doesn't Germany sacrifice its own protected parks for green hydrogen?' asks Namibia's well-known environmental activist Chris Brown. Image: Autentic In the oil-contaminated mangrove forests of the Niger Delta in Nigeria, it becomes clear that Europe is not as climate-friendly as it likes to claim. After all, since the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine, numerous European investors have been attempting to discreetly arrange lucrative natural gas deals in the country. Image: Autentic Congolese activist Patricia Kashala also complains that Europe gives the impression of acting in an exemplary manner, but in practice often puts its own interests in raw materials above the rights of the local population. Broadcasting Hours: DW English SAT 07.06.2025 – 11:03 UTC SAT 07.06.2025 – 22:03 UTC SUN 08.06.2025 – 05:03 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
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6 days ago
- Science
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Turning Forest Weed Into Fuel in Tamil Nadu – DW – 05/30/2025
In the Sathyamangalam forest in Tamil Nadu, tribal communities are cutting down the invasive species lantana camara and converting it into fuel briquettes. Also on Eco India: Does air pollution make us more susceptible to diabetes? Toxic air in polluted cities such as Mumbai can pose a serious risk to our health, increasing the risk of respiratory infections and even diabetes. Image: DW After the floods, Valencia's recovery continues Six months after the deadly floods, Valencia is still recovering – and looking at ways to improve protection against extreme weather in the future. How climate change drives the housing crisis Much of the world is experiencing a housing affordability crisis. What makes climate change a contributing factor? Scientists develop climate-resilient super-seeds With India experiencing increasingly frequent extreme weather, scientists are working on climate-resilient wheat seeds in a bid to boost food security. Broadcasting Hours: DW English MON 02.06.2025 – 02:02 UTC TUE 03.06.2025 – 05:30 UTC TUE 03.06.2025 – 13:30 UTC TUE 03.06.2025 – 19:02 UTC WED 04.06.2025 – 08:30 UTC WED 04.06.2025 – 15:30 UTC THU 05.06.2025 – 03:30 UTC THU 05.06.2025 – 10:30 UTC Lagos UTC +1 | Cape Town UTC +2 | Nairobi UTC +3 Delhi UTC +5,5 | Bangkok UTC +7 | Hong Kong UTC +8 London UTC +1 | Berlin UTC +2 | Moscow UTC +3 San Francisco UTC -7 | Edmonton UTC -6 | New York UTC -4
