The World in Images

As a child of the early internet, Matt Stephenson created Machine Girl as a mirror of another era: 90s video games, B-movies, obscure YouTube videos and absurd humour. 

How does propaganda glorifying extreme violence reach an audience of young gamers online?

Whether plagiarism of homage, fan art is in keeping with artforms through the centuries.

In the age of the metaverse, are we losing grip of reality as we know it?

Children and young people look to adults as role models, usually their parents, but they also are influenced by their peers.

Many think that sport is a deeply human endeavour. But what happens when big data gets involved? 

Between pounding techno, visual explorations and performance art: Two top DJs duet at the Stone Techno festival.

What was the significance of football match in England in 1883?

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

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.

An odyssey through Iran in search of a lost father for one Tehrani teenager and her friends.

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

As the world heats up, cities around the world are responding to the challenges of climate change with fresh ideas.

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

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

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?

Our coverage continues for a second day with sets from Sepultura, Carach Angren, Rotting Christ, Malevolence and Sabaton.

With years past since the EU referendum, there seems to be a sea change in the UK. But does Britain really regret Brexit?