The World in Images

On Sunday 8 December 2024, Syrians woke up to the news that Bashar Al Assad had fled the country.

This is the story of how a refugee taking a picture with Chancellor Angela Merkell morphed into a court case against Facebook

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

Drones are reshaping modern warfare in conflicts around the world.

From 15 to 17 June, G7 leaders are meeting in Évian, France.. But what can a club that now accounts for only around 30 per cent of global GDP still achieve?

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

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

Libya is split in two: In the west is the internationally-recognised government while the east is held by the self-proclaimed Libyan National Army.

The Donut Daddy makes a doughnut on TikTok. Is this pornography or a cooking lesson?

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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