After weeks of confinement to protect the Chinese capital from COVID-19, Beijing begins to glimpse the light at the end of the tunnel 

From pop to classical, musicians from all eras have been inspired by the visual arts. 

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

Cancer patients are campaigning to draw attention to the impact of political decisions on cancer rates.

What future for Iraq as Iranian influence wanes?

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

From the South London underground to commercial ‘brostep’ the club genre has been adored and reviled in equal measure

The city of stars on the steppe is the largest space launch facility in the world and crucial to the Soviet space programme.

Filling your ears with sound are: Black Veil Brides, Buzzcocks, Rise Against, Agnostic Front, The Hives et The Adicts

Schumann, Prokofiev and Mozart are on the programme with pianist Elisabeth Leonskaja as soloist, conducted by Iván Fischer.

War in Libya threatened the country's ancient sites but local armed volunteers guard their ancient heritage.

Does make-up and masks transform us into the best version of ourselves?

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

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

Two giants of British dubstep return to the Nuits Sonores to take the Lyon festival by storm.

In 2016, he was one of the main supporters of Brexit. Today, his credo is the fight against immigration.

Formerly a fear leader in the civil war, now Ahmed Al Charaa is a respected head of state.

Another day in paradise for heavy metal fans with Obscura, Anthrax, Septicflesh and more.

One of Germany's biggest pop and rock festivals, attracting around 65,000 visitors every year.

One of Germany's biggest pop and rock festivals, attracting around 65,000 visitors every year.