Mapping the World Essentials

For centuries Europeans have put their continent in the centre of their maps, the Chinese likewise placed the Middle Kingdom in the centre of things. What do our maps tell us about our worldview?

Our reporters filmed an exclusive report from the border area occupied by the Israeli army.

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

Israelis will go to the polls on 27 October in crucial elections where Netanyahu is challenged by Gadi Eisenkot and others.

Wealthy Europeans are alleged to have paid to shoot at civilians during the Siege of Sarajevo. Did it really happen?

In late July 2026, more than 70,000 people crossed the border between Morocco and Spain at Ceuta. Why did this happen?

From trade in goods to critical infrastructure to digital technology, we live in a globalised world. But how interdependent are the EU and the USA?

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

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

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.

From Antiquity to today’s social media, this documentary looks at the history male domination. Why are we still in a machocracy?

Alice doesn't know if she wants lockdown to end and she's lost her appetite for making love.

A series of sabotage attacks in the EU all point back to Russia. Now the EU has to decide how to respond.

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

Keep the summer vibes going with a concert from Yael Naim, Orange Blossom and Robinson Khoury.

The eventful career of the action star from Belgium, nicknamed the Muscles from Brussels.

More than 40 years since its creation, Belgian choreographer Wim Vandekeybus’s defining work is still just as radical.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

Despite social pressure, many couples in France are opting not to have children.