Tracks East

 Twist meets the singular people who dive into dange,r be they artists, scientists, climbers or photojournalists.

Masha Borzunova meets a Russian deserter who tells how he went from being a war hero to an ostracised traitor of his country.

Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all?

Why do so many world maps place Europe at the centre? Why not Australia? And why is the north always at the top? 

Two years of war has taken its toll on Ukraine, and the psychological wounds are becoming ever more apparent.

 Relations between Israel and the European Union have been going through a period of considerable turbulence. 

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

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How a wardrobe malfunction resulted in the creation of Youtube

Cologne, Autumn 1944: In the bombed-out city, a small group of young people put up armed resistance against the Nazi regime

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.

Does wealth make you happy? Or maybe true wealth is having nothing at all?

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

Major disasters throughout history have helped to lower inequality. Is this still the case today?

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

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.

With geopolitical tensions and the war in Ukraine, European countries are looking to bolster their military forces. But are young people willing to take up arms?