Mapping the World

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

The former military base Camp Zeist in the Netherlands was once lent to Scotland for the Lockerbie bombing trial

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

Spain has had mixed gender prisons for a long time, and other countries are considering following their example.

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

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

Citizens of North Korea trying to flee the country risk their lives as China hunts them down.

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

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

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.