The World in Images

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

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.

Lviv’s opera house has reopened to allow the artists to rehearse and perform despite the risks.

A Russian soldier contacts the sister of a missing Ukrainian soldier. He says he killed him. Data Sources investigates. .

The future fighter jet project is threatened by disagreements between France and Germany.

Reports from international bodies document the torture and inhuman conditions inflicted on Palestinians held in Israeli detention.

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?

Across Europe, the far right is embedding itself into politics and daily life, but remains fundamentally violent and racist. 

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

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

Arguing can be painful, but it can also clear the air, resolve underlying issues, and strengthen relationships. 

Many artists and creative people feel they don't deserve their success. Are we all just faking it until we make it? 

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

Each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before performing two pieces. Who will impress the judges?

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

The US has pulled almost all its funding just as Ukraine is entering its fifth year of war. Can the EU plug the gap?

The four finalists must interpret works by Stravinsky and Ravel. Who will win?

In the semi finals , each candidate has 40 minutes to practice with the orchestra before conducting two pieces.