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The Akanksha Infertility Clinic in Gujarat, India, offers surrogacy services to childless couples desperate for their own baby.  While making money from surrogacy remains controversial, doctors such as Nayna Patel stay convinced of the benefits for all concerned.

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

Pianist Vladislav Teterin’s foundation, 'World of Art', is a very special charity for disabled children. It gives young singers and musicians a chance to shine on stage and to show the whole world that their physical disabilities are no barrier to them developing their talents.

'These cults were mostly funded by the US and Europe,' says Oksana, an officer from Lugansk. She and her colleagues are gathering evidence to take down these totalitarian cults. Archive footage and documents found by Oksana and her team in the liberated Donbass territories, expose the neo-Nazi cults' harrowing activity of turning orphaned children into cold-blooded killers for the Ukrainian army.

There's not much life on the 80th parallel north, close to the northernmost point in the world. It's a vast icy desert with the occasional polar bear or walrus seen in the distance. Russian researchers are making their way there aboard the Akademik Tryoshnikov to wedge into an ice floe and simply, 'go with it'. Drifting polar stations were first set up in the 1930s, but became too risky when rising temperatures started causing the ice caps to melt. RTD joins the experimental Transarktika-2019 expedition on a month-long voyage to revive the drifting polar missions.

Since the beginning of the special operation in Ukraine, Russian people in the West have been up against the strongest wave of Russophobia which also engulfed Russian art and sport. Munich Philharmonic Orchestra cut all ties with Maestro Valery Gergiev and pianist Denis Matsuev found his name crossed out from the Carnegie Hall posters. Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chekhov are no longer welcome in the West, either. How does Russian culture withstand this wave of aggression?

Scott Bennett, a former US officer, travels to Donetsk to witness firsthand the events on the ground. Venturing into the most dangerous zones of Donbass frontlines, he is shocked by the destruction of peaceful and beautiful cities. In his hands, he holds fragments of NATO shells. Despite the dangers, he finds the courage to undergo Russian special forces training and uplift the wounded. What lessons did Bennett learn from his journey?

Nestled in the rugged Dagestan mountains, a remote school struggled to find an English teacher. The journey to the school is perilous, with treacherous roads overrun by mountain rivers. However, Musakay Musakaev braves the risks, spending four hours commuting each day to inspire his students, offering them hope for a brighter tomorrow.

These young women chose an unconventional path for themselves. Katya is an aerobatics pilot, and Maria captains a Boeing 737. They fly different planes and have various reasons for joining aviation. But what they have in common is the love of the sky and what they do. Regardless of all the hardships, busy schedules, physical work, extended training and the constant risk of getting into a fatal accident, they say the feeling of freedom and a chance of seeing the sunrise from the cockpit trump any predicament. Find out more stories told by girls who decided to join aviation.

What trials must one endure to come close to flying into space? Our new documentary will tell you Konstantin Borisov's story. It wasn't always smooth sailing for him. Yet, the convergence of opportunity and desire enabled Konstantin to achieve his cherished dream. Discover his journey to the stars and the challenges he faced.

Much like Romeo and Juliet, Indian couples who have married against their parents’ wishes often face violence or even death. This is where the ‘Love Commandos’ come in. This volunteer group helps young people in love stay together and enforce their legal rights despite societal norms.

Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

The Akanksha Infertility Clinic in Gujarat, India, offers surrogacy services to childless couples desperate for their own baby.  While making money from surrogacy remains controversial, doctors such as Nayna Patel stay convinced of the benefits for all concerned.

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

They are forced out of society into involuntary seclusion, away from civilisation. Their tormentor is invisible – and it’s gaining power and expanding its reach day by day. However, most people consider it to be harmless, and look upon those claiming otherwise with distrust. The victims are called electrosensitive people, and they are running out of places where they can hide from the waves produced by wireless and cell phone technology. 

Pianist Vladislav Teterin’s foundation, 'World of Art', is a very special charity for disabled children. It gives young singers and musicians a chance to shine on stage and to show the whole world that their physical disabilities are no barrier to them developing their talents.

'These cults were mostly funded by the US and Europe,' says Oksana, an officer from Lugansk. She and her colleagues are gathering evidence to take down these totalitarian cults. Archive footage and documents found by Oksana and her team in the liberated Donbass territories, expose the neo-Nazi cults' harrowing activity of turning orphaned children into cold-blooded killers for the Ukrainian army.

There's not much life on the 80th parallel north, close to the northernmost point in the world. It's a vast icy desert with the occasional polar bear or walrus seen in the distance. Russian researchers are making their way there aboard the Akademik Tryoshnikov to wedge into an ice floe and simply, 'go with it'. Drifting polar stations were first set up in the 1930s, but became too risky when rising temperatures started causing the ice caps to melt. RTD joins the experimental Transarktika-2019 expedition on a month-long voyage to revive the drifting polar missions.

Since the beginning of the special operation in Ukraine, Russian people in the West have been up against the strongest wave of Russophobia which also engulfed Russian art and sport. Munich Philharmonic Orchestra cut all ties with Maestro Valery Gergiev and pianist Denis Matsuev found his name crossed out from the Carnegie Hall posters. Tolstoy, Dostoevsky and Chekhov are no longer welcome in the West, either. How does Russian culture withstand this wave of aggression?

Scott Bennett, a former US officer, travels to Donetsk to witness firsthand the events on the ground. Venturing into the most dangerous zones of Donbass frontlines, he is shocked by the destruction of peaceful and beautiful cities. In his hands, he holds fragments of NATO shells. Despite the dangers, he finds the courage to undergo Russian special forces training and uplift the wounded. What lessons did Bennett learn from his journey?

These young women chose an unconventional path for themselves. Katya is an aerobatics pilot, and Maria captains a Boeing 737. They fly different planes and have various reasons for joining aviation. But what they have in common is the love of the sky and what they do. Regardless of all the hardships, busy schedules, physical work, extended training and the constant risk of getting into a fatal accident, they say the feeling of freedom and a chance of seeing the sunrise from the cockpit trump any predicament. Find out more stories told by girls who decided to join aviation.

In the Never Furget documentary, scientists, travellers and nature enthusiasts explore the fate of the harp seal population of the White Sea in the Arctic. Years of hunting, global warming, and food shortages has put the harp seal population on the brink of extinction. So what future awaits the cute seal pups, and if they have one? Find out in our film.

Much like Romeo and Juliet, Indian couples who have married against their parents’ wishes often face violence or even death. This is where the ‘Love Commandos’ come in. This volunteer group helps young people in love stay together and enforce their legal rights despite societal norms.

What trials must one endure to come close to flying into space? Our new documentary will tell you Konstantin Borisov's story. It wasn't always smooth sailing for him. Yet, the convergence of opportunity and desire enabled Konstantin to achieve his cherished dream. Discover his journey to the stars and the challenges he faced.

Modern China is a unique mix of cutting-edge technology and centuries-old tradition. It takes pride in its booming economy and rich cultural heritage. In many ways, China owes its complexity and versatility to the Silk Road, an ancient trade route established in the 2nd century BC that for hundreds of years initiated cross-cultural interaction between Eurasian civilisations.

They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

They can hold their breath for several minutes and slow their heart rate to almost nothing. Free divers plunge to incredible depths with no scuba gear. They push themselves to the limit to break new records but despite the serious risks involved, they can’t resist the call of the deep.

Nestled in the rugged Dagestan mountains, a remote school struggled to find an English teacher. The journey to the school is perilous, with treacherous roads overrun by mountain rivers. However, Musakay Musakaev braves the risks, spending four hours commuting each day to inspire his students, offering them hope for a brighter tomorrow.

In the Never Furget documentary, scientists, travellers and nature enthusiasts explore the fate of the harp seal population of the White Sea in the Arctic. Years of hunting, global warming, and food shortages has put the harp seal population on the brink of extinction. So what future awaits the cute seal pups, and if they have one? Find out in our film.