Mapping the World Essentials

For four years, Russia has struck at Ukraine's vital infrastructure with the aim of demoralising the population. 

In Ukrainian Mariupol, occupied by Russia for four years, people pay in roubles and their passports are now Russian.

With elections on the horizon in Hungary, Victor Orban’s party produced a deepfake of a rival candidate who is ahead in the polls

More and more young Greeks want to start their own businesses and work for themselves.

With Putin's wars and Trump's return, Europe is forced to rethink its security and autonomy.

Across Europe, the far right is embedding itself into politics and daily life, but remains fundamentally violent and racist. 

The recruitment campaign for the Third Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army uses film poster style imagery.

With a record budget and thousands of new hires, ICE is central to Trump’s migration and deportation policies.

Elected with a clear majority of 55% in November 2023, the Argentinian president aims to deregulate drastically his country’s economy

Ordinary civilians are now preparing for war by volunteering for the Latvian National Guard in large numbers.

The European Space Agency (ESA) is ramping up its budget. Does this mean Europe is to take the lead in the space race?

Jean-Michel Jarre sets up his equipment on Seville's Plaza de España for an immersive concert-show.

An old man swims in the sea. As he moves through the water, memories resurface... 

Skiing began as a means of survival in prehistory, only becoming synonymous with glamour and leisure in modern times.

More and more young Greeks want to start their own businesses and work for themselves.

When Rémi went to study in Berlin, he promised himself he wouldn’t leave before having a night out at the city's most famous club.

Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France performs Saariaho’s Hush trumpet concerto with Verneri Pohjola as soloist.

150 years after his birth, social media has brought Austro-Hungarian poet Rainer Maria Rilke to a new generation of readers.

With Putin's wars and Trump's return, Europe is forced to rethink its security and autonomy.