Elephant Hospital in Thailand

Why do massive inequalities exist despite a global economy that has produced the most wealth in human history?

Since 1967 the German NGO Friedensdorf International has been bringing sick or injured children from around the world for treatment in Germany.

A new trainline linking the major Maya archaeological sites is a boon for the tourism industry.

In India and China, after decades of preference for boys, baby girls are desirable once more and birth rates are up.

A journey north from Cape Town through one of South Africa’s most unspoilt and beautiful regions.

To bring law and justice to remote areas of Brazil, a floating courthouse takes to the waterways for six weeks a year.

Far away from the South Korean metropolis of Seoul is the Buddhist Gameunsa Temple where three nuns live, pray and cook together 

Hundreds of thousands of cats roam the streets of Turkey’s largest city, looked after by local people who adore them.

When Massimo Vacchetta discovered little Ninna, he immediately adopted her and saved her from certain death

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

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.

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

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?

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

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

To speed up deportations, the EU is set to authorise detention centres beyond its borders.

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