Mapping the World

Mapping the World takes us to the African Great Lakes, a region of the continent long plagued with conflict and unrest. 

Texas, a testing ground for the MAGA movement, is a bastion of conservatism and home to dynamic young companies.

It’s the most popular drink in the world after water and a major global industry.

With India signing an historic trade agreement with the EU, how close are ties between the two economic powers?

Apart from Africa, all nations on all continents are facing an aging population over the next few decades.

In February 2026 the US supreme court ruled that the president cannot unilaterally decide tariffs,Trump’s favourite economic lever.

It is vital for animal feed and biodiesel: How the humble soya bean influences world trade, the climate and geopolitics.

Rare earths are the essential resource of the twenty first century, needed for electric cars, smart phones, and renewable energy.

Denmark faces two serious threats: Donald Trump's predatory ambitions over Greenland, and intimidation from Russia.

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

An official candidate for EU membership, Serbia has not applied sanctions against Moscow and has a good relationship with Beijing. 

Space was the arena for an intense rivalry between the USA and the USSR during the Cold War. Today private companies are moving into the sector. 

South Africa has become a strong regional power, but has serious problems of inequality, poverty and corruption.

For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. 

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Hybrid warfare and new technologies are putting intelligence services under serious pressure worldwide.

Led by Crown Prince Mohammed Ben Salmane (MBS), Saudi Arabia is a key player in the Middle East.

Faced with the perceived Russian threat, Norway is reinforcing its military capabilities.

Morocco has big ambitions to become a bridge between Europe and Africa and a key player on the African continent.

Five years after Brexit came into force, the United Kingdom and the European Union have never really cut ties.

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

Will the clear victory for Rumen Radev’s Progressive Bulgaria in recent elections mean a turning point for Bulgaria?

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

From 15 to 17 June, G7 leaders are meeting in Évian, France.. But what can a club that now accounts for only around 30 per cent of global GDP still achieve?

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

Hellfest kicks off now! Day one of France's most famous heavy metal festival includes sets from Shelter and The Plot In You.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

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

Was everything better in the past? Twist meets nostalgia enthusiasts to find out.

Half a century into their metal career, Judas Priest deliver an epic concert of mighty riffs and pyrotechnics.

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

With one of his paintings, Gerhard Richter made an intervention into a long-running an passionate debate: Which way round should you put the toilet roll?

It seems that scientist have proven that the enigmatic gaze of the Mona Lisa does not follow you as you move around the room. So why did we think that in the first place?