Mapping the World Essentials

A small island in the Rio de la Plata is shared by Argentina and Uruguay. But why does this binational island have two different names?

Mexicans are receiving much less money in remittances from family living in the United States, affecting the economy.

Spain has seen a surge in visa applications from Americans who want to leave Trump's America.

The US and Israel’s war is inevitably also Europe’s war. But Europe is divided on how to act.

How is the world of arts and entertainment reacting to Trump’s second term?

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

Blind from birth, Richard defends the right of disabled people in Bolivia to live with dignity

A look back at the Jeffrey Epstein's life and how the Epstein Files are exposing corruption at the highest level.

Since 1943, Lebanon has been caught up in the conflicts of its neighbours.

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

Vanessa Wagner performs Philip Glass’s Piano Etudes with dancers from the Accrorap company.

They are reclaiming their bodies and freely expressing their sexuality: A focus on sex positive popstars in contemporary culture.

Bach’s St John Passion from Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie with the NDR vocal ensemble and Concerto Köln conducted by Klaas Stok.

A complex feeling that is both problematic and useful, the latest research on boredom.

White sand, white citrus blossom, white houses – Spain’s Costa Blanca is aptly named.

Paris city hall is pursuing a green traffic policy: Less cars, more bicycles. But not everybody is pleased.

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

An encounter between piano and dance in a former foundry.