Kyrgyzstan - The erosion of democracy

In 2024, several Latin Americans were caught committing sabotage on behalf of Russia. A DW investigation reveals how they came to work for Moscow's secret services and who recruited them. It started with an arson attack at a Polish construction-supply business and continued with arrests in Czechia and Romania for similar offenses. Just weeks later, Lithuanian investigators uncovered a plot to set fire to military equipment. All of the suspects were from Spanish-speaking countries, but investigators traced the actions back to Russia's secret services - and a Cuban dance teacher in Russia, Oemis Romagoza Durruthy. DW and three other European broadcasters have spent more than a year looking into this case. This documentary reveals how Russia reached across continents to organize a destabilizing campaign against Europe and follow the trail of these attacks to a dance studio in Russia. ______ DW Documentary gives you knowledge beyond the headlines. Watch top documentaries from German broadcasters and international production companies. Meet intriguing people, travel to distant lands, get a look behind the complexities of daily life and build a deeper understanding of

Why do people in Europe refer to them as "Arabic numerals" when they were invented in India? How could ten tiny symbols conquer the world? And how did zero change the course of history? The Western world calls them "Arabic numerals," while in the Arab world, today's European notation is thought of as being Western. What is "Arabic" about the symbols that traveled from India to Europe and on to the rest of the world? Following the trail of our numbers leads us to Baghdad. There, in the eighth century, a scholar named al-Khwarizmi — Latinized as "Algorismi," later to be found in the word "algorithm" — helped spread Indian numerals. He would become known as the father of modern algebra. The "Arabic" numerals commonly used in Europe today derive from another variant, known as "Ghubar" — Arabic for "dust." That had emerged from the so-called "dust tables" used by Maghrebi merchants around the Mediterranean. From Europe to America, and from the dawn of modern science to the computer age — the fascinating history of these ten small digits is

A cinematic journey through the first year of Donald Trump's second term as president. Fear, hope, protest, loyalty and disappointment all shape this portrait of the US as a nation in turmoil. Washington, D.C., and Piedmont, West Virginia. As President Trump's second term sparks fear and alarm in the liberal capital, coal country in Appalachia clings to the hope of a long-awaited economic turnaround. Only a two-and-a-half-hour drive separates Washington, D.C., from Piedmont, West Virginia — yet the two places exist in hugely different cultural worlds. In liberal D.C., shock about Donald Trump's return for a second term runs deep. Many federal workers fear for their jobs, rights and democracy. In coal country, by contrast, Trump is seen as the last hope for an economic revival. Coal trains may still rumble through town, but factories stand empty and drug problems are tearing through the community. Even so, there's tremendous resilience to be found here. This documentary follows both places over the course of a year, exploring how people with sharply contrasting realities see Trump's return to the presidency. In Washington

Why Social Media Rewards Hate - Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen reveals how social media algorithms shape public opinion, reward outrage, and threaten democracy itself. From misinformation and political manipulation to addictive algorithms and profit-driven decisions, this documentary exposes the hidden mechanics behind one of the most powerful systems ever created. Because on modern social media… attention is power and outrage is profitable. Why Social Media Rewards Hate (2022) Stars: Frances Haugen Genre: Documentary, Interview, Technology, Current Affairs Country: France Language: French Also Known As: Interview with Frances Haugen / Entretien avec Frances Haugen Release Date: 2022 Synopsis: Entretien avec Frances Haugen features an in-depth interview with Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who exposed thousands of internal company documents revealing how the platform allegedly ignored the harmful effects of its algorithms and business practices. In the interview, Haugen discusses how social media platforms amplify misinformation, polarization, and harmful content while prioritizing engagement and growth. She explains the internal culture inside Facebook, the lack of effective oversight, and the urgent need for regulation of major technology companies. The documentary examines

He made Wall Street cheer while $80 million of inventory never existed. This is the rise and unraveling of Crazy Eddie and its mastermind, Eddie Antar. From bait-and-switch sales to underground supply chains, Eddie turned a single Brooklyn store into a 39-location empire and one of the hottest IPOs of the 1980s. But behind the commercials and rock-star shareholder meetings was a machine built on skimming cash, secret Tel Aviv accounts, and a planted cousin inside the auditing firm. See how pallets of boxes became a facade, why auditors kept “finding” what Eddie wanted them to see, and how a bold Walkman bet helped mask deeper problems. As the fraud ballooned, a family rift, suspicious stock sales, and a hostile takeover exposed an $80 million hole. And when the money trail led to Geneva, a frozen account and an unexpected sting ended the run. Discover the playbook that fooled the Street, the pressure that made it crack, and the moment everything collapsed. Watch to learn how the biggest retail fraud of its era was engineered—and finally caught.

Could Germany become a hotspot for the global markets of the future? Young startup founders are using cutting-edge innovations to tackle tomorrow's biggest challenges. They're not just dreaming about the future — they're building it. With humanoid robots, climate-friendly chocolate and next-generation semiconductors, they just might transform entire industries. David Reger, founder of NEURA Robotics, is developing intelligent humanoid robots with his team in Metzingen, Germany — not to replace people, but to assist them: in the home, in caregiving and in dangerous situations. Speed and efficiency are the focus for brothers Sebastian and Daniel Schall, the minds behind Black Semiconductor. Their chip technology combines electrical and optical data transmission — a small revolution in the semiconductor market. In a purpose-built high-tech production facility in Aachen, Germany, international experts are laying the foundations for tomorrow's energy efficiency — creating a cornerstone for artificial intelligence, autonomous driving and the digital transformation. Twins Sara and Max Marquart, founders of Planet A Foods, are exploring the future of what we eat. Their goal: to complement cocoa and coffee — crops increasingly affected by