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Ukraine: Civilians in Drone Hell
In April 2026 reporter Edward Kaprov spent two weeks living amongst the last remaining residents of Kherson, a city on the frontline.
25 min
Documentary
India: Recruits for Putin's War
Sonu, Aman, Sajid and Tenu are part of the 20,000 foreign fighters fighting for Russia in Ukraine.
Ukraine: Resilience in Wartime
For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population.
13 min
Ukraine: Surviving Underground
With endless air raids and drone strikes, the Ukrainian people are getting used to having to shelter in the metro and basements.
The Russification of Mariupol
In Ukrainian Mariupol, occupied by Russia for four years, people pay in roubles and their passports are now Russian.
Ukraine: Wargame
Life on the frontline with a Ukrainian drone division feels like a strange and deadly video game.
37 min
Restored wetlands would slow down tanks and infantry while also protecting the climate.
3 min
Harsher conditions for accessing social aid for Ukranian refugees is the aim of a bill that's being discussed in Warsaw.
Donbas: Between Life and Death
A look at the daily struggle to survive amid a war that seems without end.
24 min
Despite the war, the summer vacation season is starting again this year in Odessa, albeit under strict rules.
Zelensky-Putin: Why Turkey?
Putin has agreed to talks with Ukraine to take place in Turkey. But why there?
4 min
The Dnieper: A River in the Ukraine War
The Dnieper is one of Europe’s longest rivers and has been at the centre of the Ukraine war since the Russian invasion.
Russian Embargo: How to Circumvent Sanctions
Strict sanctions are imposed on Russia by Europe.So how is it that a Russian car dealer manages to import Porches from Germany with impunity?
22 min
Ukraine: A War of Symbols
Artist Émeric Lhuisset's reinterpretation of a famous 1891 painting is part of a media war between Russia and Ukraine.
11 min
Magazine
Ukraine: Nation of Widows
As the war continues, tens of thousands of Ukrainian women have lost their husbands in the fighting, a difficult situation in this war-weary country.
Ukraine: A Children's Theatre in Wartime
In Kharkiv children rehearse a play to forget the war for a few hours.
Ukrainian Postal Heroes
Since the start of the war, private delivery service; Nova Poshta has maintained its services throughout the country, as close as possible to the front lines.
Ukraine: Invisible Wounds
Two years of war has taken its toll on Ukraine, and the psychological wounds are becoming ever more apparent.
Ukraine: A Dream of Crimea
The outcome of the war in Ukraine is far from certain. But the Ukrainians are convinced that they will eventually retake the Crimean Peninsula.
Ukraine: War at Christmas
Many in Ukraine no longer want to share Christmas with the Russian enemy. The Christmas war has been declared, and Ukraine now celebrates Christmas on 25 December instead of 7 January.
Ukraine: 1,000 Kilometres from the Front
One Ukrainian town has never been hit by Russian bombing: Uzhhorod, at the westernmost point of the country.
26 min
Does Europe need Turkey?
Despite its shift toward authoritarianism, Turkey is a strategic partner for the EU.
Mexico has invested massively in infrastructure in order to host the World Cup. But ordinary Mexicans are being priced out by expensive tickets.
6 min
Does Europe still need cash?
After years of moving towards a cashfree society, Europe is weighing up the risks.
10 min
Can Europe defend itself against the threat from drones?
With growing incursions since the start of the war in Ukraine, the EU hopes to implement an anti-drone shield.
Is Football Having an Identity Crisis?
Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.
Should Europe get tougher on young offenders?
As youth crime rises, some EU nations want to lower the age of criminal responsibility and jail minors.
How do we save a museum sector in crisis?
Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.
The rise of ‘tweakments’: How Botox has hit the mainstream
Black market Botox clinics and DIY injections are putting people’s health at risk.
8 min
Montreux Jazz Festival 2026
Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.
115 min
Concert
United Kingdom: Political Instability
With Keir Starmer ‘s resignation, British politics is still unstable after six prime ministers in the ten years since the Brexit vote.
Teenagers Against Hitler
Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime
52 min
An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.
Series
The Sensual World of Podcast Porn
Audio pornography leaves room for the imagination while arousing the listener with erotic stories
Sónar 2026
Legendary Berlin duo Modeselektor return to Sónar Festival with a new live set of eclectic rave sounds.
73 min
Having Good Sex
How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.
27 min
Trump, the Pope and the Catholics
When Pope Leo XIV spoke out against war, President Trump criticised the leader of the catholic church, which caused a backlash.
Straits: Crucial Waterways
Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.