Mapping the World Essentials

A few months ahead of the presidential election in October 2026. Two figures are locked in a a battle for Brazil.

Many NGOs in Ivory Coast are struggling to help the most vulnerable due to cuts from USAID.

With Keir Starmer ‘s resignation, British politics is still unstable after six prime ministers in the ten years since the Brexit vote.

Is the Russian president losing influence? Whether it be with his Iranian ally, his Chinese partner or on the battlefield in Ukraine, the Kremlin strongman no longer seems invincible.

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

When Pope Leo XIV spoke out against war, President Trump criticised the leader of the catholic church, which caused a backlash.

Straits across the world are crucial for global trade and provide strategic advantages for neighbouring countries.

The heatwaves this summer has forced Europe to face up to a lack of foresight and adaptation to climate change.

Slovenia has experienced a turbulent campaign for the parliamentary elections on Sunday 22 March. 

Once a year, the quiet city of Clisson is transformed into the European capital of metal.

What does hair symbolise in the visual arts, from the 15th century to the present day?

Marking the opening of the 60th edition of the Montreux Jazz Festival, RAYE invites a host of international pop stars to join her on stage for an evening of music.

Mozart’s most famous opera from the Aix-en-Provence festival with a star-studded cast.

A Vivaldi evening featuring mezzo-soprano Lea Desandre, the Jupiter Ensemble and Thomas Dunford.

Why are hundreds of French people moving to illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank? Data Sources investigates.

In the 17th century, many Dutch women painters excelled at depicting the natural world in their art.

Blending neo-soul, R&B and pop influences, Aby Coulibaly crafts intimate musical worlds drawn from her roots and everyday life.

Audio pornography leaves room for the imagination while arousing the listener with erotic stories

In the hills above Madrid, Europe’s largest wildlife hospital takes in more than 10,000 animals every year.