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Politics and society
Telling the story of an image: From its creation to its impact on our vision of the world, how can we explain its power? The World in Images offers an interpretation that asks us to look beyond the first glance.
Mar-a-Lago: Trump's Fiefdom
How has Trump turned his Palm Beach residence into his own personal ‘Winter White House’?
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Ukraine: Pin-up Propaganda
The recruitment campaign for the Third Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army uses film poster style imagery.
Fascinated by Volcanoes
In January 2024, a spectacular volcanic eruption in Iceland attracted journalists and the general public alike.
New Zealand: A Haka in the Parliament
In December 2023, a video of a ceremonial maori dance, during a session of the New Zealand Parliament went viral on social media.
Death of Yahya Sinwar: Images of Martyrdom
Israeli drone footageHamas leader Yahya Sinwar moments before his death were shared by the IDF on social media. But whose narrative does this really serve?
Ukraine: An AI Spokesperson
The new spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an AI created avatar.
Israel: Horrific War Trophies
Israeli soldiers film themselves celebrating the destruction of Gaza.
US Politics: Red or Blue?
Blue for the Democrats, red for the Republicans. The results map of the American election shows a divided nation.
Harris vs Trump: The Dog & Cat Effect
When Donald Trump said that Haitian immigrants were eating Americans' pets, this fake news story spawned a multitude of memes online.
FIghter Jets to Ukraine
Why does Volodymyr Zelensky hail the delivery of F16 fighter jets to Ukraine in a slick video posted on social media?
Navalny's Funeral: A Bastian of Resistance
At Alexei Navalny's funeral, thousands of people honour the political resistance of the Kremlin opponent.
The Thin Blue Line and the Far Right
A thin blue line in the centre of a black and white American flag has become controversial in the United States.
Calvin Klein: Man As Object
Calvin Klein’s viral ad campaign objectified actor Jeremy Allen White. Is advertising changing the way it treats the male body?
Gaza: The Beach of Discord
A carefree day at the beach? In the Gaza strip, its at the centre of a propaganda war.
West Bank: A Hospital Raid
In January 2024 a commando unit of 12 Israeli soldiers carried out a stunning raid in a hospital in the West Bank.
Trump: Touched By God's Grace
A photo of Donald Trump touched by Jesus has made a big impact on social media amongst his supporters.
The Horseshoe Crab and the Abyss
Laurent Ballesta captured the strange animal of the deep and was awarded the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year prize;
Gaza: One Year of Reporting
The conflict in Gaza raises unprecedented questions for media outlets about the reliability of images.
Mukbang: Korean Overeating
What is the Korean trend of performative overeating streamed online?
World Press Photo 2024: Universal Suffering
A scene of mourning taken by Palestinian photojournalist Mohammed Salem won the World Press Photo of the year 2024.