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Telling the story of an image: From its creation to its impact on our vision of the world, how can we explain its power? The World in Images offers an interpretation that asks us to look beyond the first glance.
2023
A young man from Metz in eastern France cycles to work every morning – and films it with a GoPro. His videos have garnered over a million views on YouTube. How can this success be explained? What do these images, filmed with an action camera, tell us?
Her gun is a replica. Her real weapon is her smartphone. Before the robbery, the young Lebanese woman Sali Hafiz had tried to withdraw all her savings for her seriously ill sister's treatment from her savings account, but this was refused due to the severe financial crisis in the country. She then robbed her bank, unmasked...
In a bomber jacket and shades, Kim Jong-un advances on the tarmac, confident and purposeful. Behind him, there's a huge nuclear missile. Released in March 2022, the cinematography of this propaganda video evokes the film Top Gun. This American influence is fascinating, given how insular the country is.
In the basement of the Presidency, on Bankova Street, in Kyiv, Zelensky held his first meeting with foreign media as Russian tanks rolled into his country. His technique of developing close links with Western media has been a constant throughout the conflict. Florian Litzler, reporter for TF1, was a witness to this historic moment and tells his side of the story. Researcher in political communication, Valentyna Dymytrova, analyses Zelensky's posture.
A dog wearing a hat cheerfully says "This is fine". Yet, he is about to disappear in a fire. For 10 years, this drawing has been repurposed countless times to illustrate, in particular, climate change denial. Presented by Sonia Devillers, the magazine that analyzes the images of our time.
At the end of the memorial service, music begins to play and a man starts to dance with his unseen partner in his arms. Spanish teacher Agnès Lasalle was stabbed to death by one of her students in Saint-Jean-de-Luz during class. Even outside France, media outlets reported on her partner's farewell dance. Journalist Andde Irosbehere explains the context.
In March 2023, the manga "Cyberpunk Momotarô" was released in Japan. Its cover art was conceived by screenwriter Rootport – and realized by the AI Midjourney. The release of the world's first AI-generated manga did not go unnoticed. The screenwriter explains – while maintaining anonymity and hiding behind his favorite avatar – the creation of a new generation of manga.
A photo showing the Milky Way glowing in vibrant colors is circulating around the world. A young French photographer took the picture in January 2023, capturing the night sky aglow in magnificent colors. The image, which makes the so-called "airglow" phenomenon visible, went viral on social media and was shared by NASA and numerous astronomers.
On April 3, 2023, the crew for the next lunar mission was announced in Houston. The following day, NASA posted a video on social media featuring the four astronauts, reminiscent of a movie trailer. Sami Aziz, a video producer for NASA, explains how he conceived this video, which heralds the great return of the Americans to the moon.
Stuffed animals, tidy shelves, and splashes of pink: a typical Western girl's room. But the eleven-year-old influencer lives in North Korea. And her videos are peppered with regime messages. "With Open Eyes" takes a look inside the world's most isolated dictatorship.
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Sonia Devillers
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2026
In a promotional video, the company Palantir presents its vision of future conflicts. Since Donald Trump's re-election, Silicon Valley has moved closer to power. Once adversaries, these powers are now converging to offer their shared vision of future warfare. Analysis.
With its unique, futuristic architecture, Chongqing epitomises the China of the future. As the youngest of Beijing’s megacities it also shows the astonishingly quick development of the nation and its geopolitical ambitions.
A gorilla smoking shisha at the Family Allowance Office: this type of AI-generated content is flooding social media. A closer look at this outdated imagery that is reinventing itself and spreading racist stereotypes with impunity.
In an AI-generated video, Donald Trump bombards millions of Americans who dared to protest against him with excrement. While this sequence is shocking in its vulgarity, it illustrates the president's new transgressive communication strategy.
A mountainside riddled with holes on all sides collapses, burying numerous people. Following a mine collapse in Congo that killed around thirty illegal miners, these impressive but false images circulated in the media – and journalists worldwide fell for them.
Facing a crowd that also seems about to be engulfed, this surfer defies a wave over ten meters high. Captured in January 2025 in Nazaré, Portugal, this photo serves as a reminder of how images have been a springboard for surf culture.
Is Emmanuel Macron having a private luxury bunker built? At least that's what a video made in Russia "reveals," a video actually created with fake images and AI. Focus on this new stage of the Kremlin's masterfully waged information war.
An indigenous activist, shirtless and wearing a feather headdress, clashes with security personnel at the climate summit in Brazil: This photo, taken on the second day of COP30, illustrates the lack of consideration given to indigenous voices in the climate protection negotiations.
Singing, dancing, mocking the economic crisis. All this is done in a curious commercial with which the US-based corporation Coinbase is promoting cryptocurrencies in the United Kingdom. Its message: Everything will be better with virtual money.
Created by artificial intelligence, striking images of concentration camps with emaciated prisoners have been flooding social media. How are false and wholly inaccurate images disrupting our understanding of the holocaust?
In November 2025, Mediapart and Libération published body camera footage from police officers deployed during the demonstrations in Sainte-Soline on March 25, 2023. The videos show the bloody day from a completely new perspective.
A warship explodes in the middle of the European Arctic Ocean. The spectacular footage, which rivals any blockbuster film, comes from a NATO naval exercise. The focus is on the alliance's communication strategy, demonstrating its defense capabilities and operational readiness.
This photograph was the first proof that Nicolás Maduro had been kidnapped by US special forces and taken to the United States. Posted by Donald Trump on social media on 3 January, it shows the Venezuelan president handcuffed and dressed like a common criminal, an image that shocked the world and revived a long tradition of US imperialism in the Americas.
Shortly before the Hungarian parliamentary elections, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's camp is employing a targeted disinformation strategy: A deepfake is intended to discredit Péter Magyar, the most prominent opposition figure. The incident demonstrates how digital manipulation undermines democratic processes – and raises the question of why such practices are still downplayed.
In February 2025, during the eruption of Mount Etna, images of Italian skiers gliding along the edge of a lava flow went viral. A staged display of danger, typical of extreme sports, capable of inspiring as many daring feats as tragic accidents.
While behind him, towers hundreds of meters high were ravaged by flames, this man's cry of distress resonated around the world. A historic photograph that became iconic thanks to a simple principle: bringing the disaster down to a human scale.
Vanity Fair magazine has ignited a controversy by publishing a series of extremely close-up portraits of Trump's inner circle. For example, needle marks were visible on White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt's upper lip. The focus is on deconstructing power – through unretouched photos.
As the Russian ambassador left the Moldovan Foreign Ministry, he suddenly found himself face to face with a Russian drone. This "return" demonstrates once again how much the drone has become a symbol of the escalating tensions between Europe and Russia.
Narendra Modi graces the front page of the Indian daily newspaper "The Indian Express" to mark his 75th birthday. The government-funded stunt is part of a large-scale media campaign – and a good opportunity to examine the president's influence on the cultural sector.
Timothée Chalamet made headlines by appearing atop the Las Vegas Sphere to announce the release of "Marty Supreme." A spectacular event, emblematic of new film promotion strategies, at a time when the industry is struggling to fill theaters.
Live on Douyin, the Chinese equivalent of TikTok, these two young women aren't influencers, but fishmongers. Like them, to cope with plummeting consumer spending, many Chinese retailers have had to completely reinvent how they promote their products.
Wearing a traditional Ukrainian shirt and bearing the visible scars of severe burns, eleven-year-old Roman Oleksiv addressed the Members of the European Parliament in Brussels. His account of the horrors of the war in Ukraine was deeply moving—so much so that his interpreter was at times speechless. The scene was powerful, but it also raises questions: How much space should children have in the media's portrayal of conflicts?
Donald Trump has launched his own watch brand and promotes it on US television. The real estate mogul, who rose to become head of state, has never shied away from lucrative business ventures: He transferred his image as a successful entrepreneur to politics.
After more than 20 years of construction, the Grand Egyptian Museum was inaugurated with a spectacular show. Thanks to the enduring global fascination with the culture of ancient Egypt, the pharaonic-style ceremony offered the authoritarian President al-Sisi an opportunity to demonstrate his power.
The Élysée Palace is now actively combating disinformation: After several media outlets accused the French president of trying to control the news, the Élysée Palace published a short fact-checking video on X.
The images of the death of American Renée Good, who was shot by an ICE officer, quickly spread around the world. The fact that they failed to clarify the circumstances of the crime, instead fueling a wide range of interpretations, casts doubt on the evidentiary value of photographs.
On TikTok, AI-generated young women are campaigning for Poland to leave the EU. The videos, which have already been viewed thousands of times, are even worrying the highest circles of the Polish government. The focus is on a new kind of disinformation campaign.
"Can you do it?" – With this question, the French army aims to recruit young people aged 18 to 25 for military service. But because there is once again war on European soil, it is essential to generate interest in military service without concealing the risks of combat deployment.
Perfectly trimmed beard, toned body, and clerical collar: Some priests skillfully showcase their appearance online to gain reach. Behind these religious influencers lies a strategy carefully considered and controlled by the Catholic Church.
In a new video, the actor, who died in 2014, is resurrected with a strikingly realistic voice and facial expressions. What seems like a glimpse into the future is also a play on an age-old human dream: overcoming death. But where are the ethical boundaries of digital immortality?
Shortly after Renée Good's death, this ICE photograph was seen as a symbol of the militarization of American power. As for the highly suggestive attire of its leader, Gregory Bovino, some recognized in it the uniforms of one of the darkest periods in history.
A green river, three ships spraying color, and thousands of spectators. Every year on St. Patrick's Day, the Irish national holiday, the Chicago River turns green. These striking images raise questions about the environmental impact of such large-scale events.
An image from Davos has stuck in our minds: Emmanuel Macron wearing mirrored aviator sunglasses. On the front pages of the international press, the photo appeared as Europe's response to Donald Trump's imperialistic behavior.
Images speak louder than words: the dominant language of our world. Images are powerful and ubiquitous. We are all exposed daily to a flood of images, which we perceive more or less consciously. What we see can shock or move us. But do we always understand what we see at first glance? Sonia Devillers contextualizes images and explains their background.
Images are language: the dominant language of our world. Images are powerful and ubiquitous. We are all exposed daily to a flood of images, which we perceive more or less consciously. What we see can shock or move us. But do we always understand what we see at first glance? Sonia Devillers contextualizes images and explains their background.
For its 360th anniversary, the construction giant Saint-Gobain released a series of videos featuring an unexpected guest: François Gemenne, a climate specialist and former member of the IPCC. This blend of disciplines raises questions about the sometimes ambiguous relationship between scientists and polluting industries.
A photographer, pinned to the ground by ICE agents, reacted with remarkable presence of mind, throwing his camera away before it could fall into the hands of his tormentors. A telling scene that became a symbol of eroding press freedom in the USA.
In August 2025, the Tokyo metropolitan area released a prevention video that resembles a cross between a news report and a disaster film. Its aim is to prepare the population for a potential eruption of Mount Fuji. The clip, created using artificial intelligence, illustrates how present the threat of natural disasters is in the collective consciousness.
On TikTok, a girl unboxes her first "autistic" Barbie from Mattel. The doll is designed for social media and fits into the company's inclusive marketing strategy. But what does the product say about the current portrayal of this developmental disorder?
China is preparing for its first manned lunar mission in the coming years and is using this project for its public relations. A cheering crowd accompanies the arrival of three taikonauts, who will soon depart for the Chinese space station. Folkloric and communist symbolism is prominently featured in this ceremony.
Despite the rose-tinted glasses and dolphins, Francisco Franco is clearly visible in the center of this image. As part of the TikTok trend "Pop Fascism," the Spanish tyrant, along with other European dictators, is haunting social media.
Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk, Pablo Picasso, or Andy Warhol – the American artist Beeple has placed these and other prominent figures on the bodies of strange robot dogs. A sensational installation that openly plays with the image of the powerful.
The ghosts of fallen young athletes touch the helmet of Vladyslav Heraskevych, the Ukrainian flag bearer at the Milan Winter Olympics, one after the other. Behind the video is United24 Media, a platform operated by the Ukrainian government that straddles the line between reporting and propaganda.
In January 2026, Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, posted the last of four videos titled "Mother Nature" online. Beyond aristocratic pomp, she shares her thoughts on the power of nature. The videos were filmed in seemingly peaceful landscapes – a symbolic and strategic choice given the crises the royals are currently facing.
South African photographer Wim van den Heever was named "Wildlife Photographer of the Year" in 2025. His winning image shows a spotted hyena in the moonlight next to the ghostly ruins of an abandoned diamond mining town in Namibia. A rare image that shaped the development of wildlife photography.
This year's Chinese New Year celebrations focused on the theme of family – because after decades of a strict one-child policy, the country wants to change course and promote births. An analysis of the carefully designed Chinese propaganda campaign for births.
An anti-ICE demonstration in a video game! On the gaming site Roblox, very young users are taking a stand against the US immigration authorities. Their protest makes it clear that online games can also be spaces for political expression.
A Swedish slow-TV program shows the moose migration calmly, uncut, and without commentary. The authentic and unusual format captivates audiences worldwide.
In March 2026, from the Île Longue military base, Emmanuel Macron delivered a key speech on nuclear deterrence, in a carefully orchestrated event. A show of force where the symbolic power of the images rivaled that of the weapons.
A float in Düsseldorf's Rose Monday parade went down in history in 2026: It depicts Vladimir Putin impaling a carnival jester. The Kremlin sued Jacques Tilly, creator of the character and staunch advocate of the subversive power of carnival revelry.
During the offensive against Iran, the White House posted videos on its social media channels that combined film scenes, video games, and real airstrikes. This new communication strategy deliberately blurs the line between war and entertainment.
The painting depicts Donald Trump from behind, conducting an orchestra of his most loyal supporters. The painting, by a Trump sympathizer, is reminiscent of court painting, a genre generally considered a thing of the past.
Iran is responding to US propaganda with AI-generated video clips that reenact the war using Lego figures. The regime uses these clips to stage supposed triumphs or ridicule its enemies. This report focuses on this new secondary theater of war, which heralds a new era of Iranian propaganda.
In the Afrofuturistic heist video game Relooted, gamers must try to retrieve artworks from Western museums. This "liberation" of African artifacts offers a shift in perspective and highlights the extent of colonial looting.
In February 2026, a striking commercial stood out during the Super Bowl broadcast. Directed by Yorgos Lanthimos and starring actress Emma Stone, the ad employs cinematic conventions to promote a product - in this case, a website creation platform.
A cult figure of Soviet culture, Cheburashka triumphed at the Russian box office in 2026. Adopted as a good-luck charm on the Ukrainian front, this childlike object now irritates the authorities - proof that animated cinema often carries profound ideological stakes.
The Marineland marine theme park in Antibes closed on January 5, 2025. Images of the orcas and dolphins that remained there sparked a heated public debate, reflecting a shift in societal attitudes towards zoos and wildlife parks.
The photo has a surreal quality: A ballistic missile is lodged in a field in Syria. It hasn't exploded, and life at the impact site continues as normal. This is a striking metaphor for the intrusion of war into people's everyday lives.
The video, posted online by a YouTuber specializing in "urban exploration," takes viewers on a tour of the former private jet of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Content revolving around crime has been booming on social media for several years. But how far should entertainment go when it comes to crime?
On March 26, 2026, to mark his election as Prime Minister of Nepal, singer Balendra Shah released a rap video – the culmination of a highly unconventional election campaign. This raises the question of the role of artists in politics.
In September 2025, FIFA unveiled the mascots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with an animated video. Inspired by the emblematic animals of the three host countries, these characters are a powerful marketing tool that reveals much about the relationship between humans and animals.
A jar of Nutella spotted in zero gravity during a live broadcast of the Artemis II mission: an unintentional product placement that became a marketing campaign. This art of opportunism invites us to dissect the strategies brands use to place their products everywhere.
A huge billboard in New York's Times Square displays the portrait of Iran's new Supreme Leader – accompanied by a clear message of hate. The political instrumentalization of this public space by the Israeli government illustrates how blurred the line between advertising and propaganda has become.
Brand-new football pitches rising from the rubble of Gaza: this is the scene envisioned in the partnership video between FIFA and Donald Trump's Peace Council. Behind this backdrop, from which Gazans have been erased, other issues are apparent.
Twenty years after their last trip, sumo wrestlers are back in the United Kingdom. Whether in the streets of London or in the Royal Albert Hall, specially transformed into a dojo, these prominent representatives of Japanese culture have attracted everyone's attention.
Filmed by drone in a Rio favela, a tourist walks through a landscape littered with corrugated iron and concrete. These viral videos, designed for online platforms, reignite the debate about tourism in the favelas: between a spectacle of misery and a reflection of a grim social reality.
In Tehran, a giant billboard portrays two celebrated figures from Iran’s military history. Carefully designed and tightly controlled, the image reflects a long-standing tradition of using walls and public spaces as tools of political communication. Across centuries and political systems, governments have used highly visible displays to shape public narratives and project power.
In southern India, a major Tamil film star surprised many by winning regional elections with a newly founded political party. His rise from popular screen icon to political leader highlights a long-standing phenomenon in the state of Tamil Nadu, where the influence of Tamil cinema has often helped launch successful political careers.
A controversial advertising campaign for "Friend," an AI-powered necklace designed for conversation, sparked a wave of negative reactions. In several places, posters were vandalized, reflecting broader concerns about the growing role of technology in everyday life and reviving debates linked to modern forms of Luddism - opposition to technological change.
Ahead of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, Donald Trump has proposed building a monumental triumph arch in Washington, D.C. The project reflects the revival of an architectural symbol historically associated with power, prestige, and national identity - a highly visible structure that is at once spectacular, political, and deeply ideological.
On April 10 2026, Italian weekly L'Espresso published a striking photo of an Israeli settler in military clothing grimacing opposite a Palestinian woman with downcast gaze. The image sparked accusations of stereotyping and antisemitism and triggered diplomatic reactions, becoming part of the broader Israel-Palestine war of narratives.
Removed by the Trump administration from the Stonewall National Monument in New York, the rainbow flag was raised again on February 12, 2026 in Manhattan, birthplace of the Pride movement. A symbol of resistance, it has been central to a global visual conflict since 1978.
2024
Men, women, children serving displays worthy of colonial exhibitions. A century later, digital “greeting cards” are enjoying great success! Presented by Sonia Devillers, the magazine which analyzes the images making up our time.
In an unusual video somewhere between a teleshopping ad and a political broadcast, the Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida tucks in to seafood sourced from waters close the Fukushima power plant. Japan assures its citizens and the world that, after the nuclear disaster, fish caught in the area is safe. But many countries remain unconvinced…
Impassive faces, eyes fixed on the camera, two heads of state shake hands in front of a photographer. An analysis of a highly codified political gesture, far from insignificant in the highest political circles! Presented by Sonia Devillers, the magazine that analyzes the images of our time.
Taiwan: In front of its owner, a flying squirrel fakes its accidental death to distract from a mishap. The clip went viral. Animal videos garner millions of clicks online – the more anthropomorphic, the better!
With his music video "Try That In A Small Town," American country singer Jason Aldean caused a nationwide uproar in the summer of 2023. While some accused him of racist incitement, ultra-conservatives rallied to his defense. The song, which uses the visual aesthetics of country music as a political weapon, topped the charts for weeks.
A Ukrainian drone films and bombs a Russian trench. The scene unfolds in early 2023 during the Battle of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine. The powerful and shocking video went viral as part of a carefully orchestrated wartime communication strategy.
In 2023, Netflix decided to adapt "One Piece", the most widely read manga in the world, into a live-action series. Presented by Sonia Devillers, The World in Images analyses visuals that define our era of times.
"Icon of the Seas" is the new star of the cruise industry. Numerous online comments, however, describe the world's largest "dream ship" as an ecological disaster.
The Chechen dictator Ramzan Kadyrov appears in a camouflage jacket – by Louis Vuitton. How do the war in Ukraine and haute couture fit together? The interplay between the war front and the fashion world is apparently not entirely new.
On September 20, 2023, a glamorous state banquet was held at the Palace of Versailles in honor of King Charles III and Queen Camilla. For the first time, such a reception was filmed—and the video both fascinated and outraged.
A war scene as if you were there: this is a reenactment of the Battle of Stalingrad in Russia. It took place in February 2023, during the 80th anniversary of this pivotal episode of World War II.
In a video posted on social media in February 2023 by the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence, a Russian athlete launches a javelin which transforms into a missile. Three other clips were created at the same time urging the international community to boycott Russian sport.
On May 17, 2023, mountain guide Tenzi Sherpa posted a video on Instagram of Camp 4 on Mount Everest: The ground there is littered with debris from previous expeditions. The contrast between the pristine snow and the accumulated trash sparked a wave of outrage. Tenzi Sherpa explains his reasons for the post.
On X, Joe Biden has turned a ridiculous mug into his new communication weapon. A few months before the presidential election, he humorously deflects insults from the opposing camp... and simultaneously finances his campaign with merchandise.
Kim Jong-un in front of his armored special train: The image went around the world in September 2023. The rolling fortress has been the North Korean leader's preferred means of transport for decades – and always good for a PR stunt.
October 7, 2023: Hamas breaches the border fence with Israel using a front-end loader. A highly symbolic image. Despite 140,000 tons of iron and steel, the border fence erected by Israel around the Gaza Strip could not withstand the Hamas attack. A front-end loader tore down the "Iron Wall," one of the strongest symbols of Israeli security policy.
The video initially shows, from a safe distance, a snow avalanche racing down a mountainside – and within seconds reaches the person filming... The simultaneously fascinating and terrifying images went viral.
February 2022: Putin and Macron sit opposite each other at a six-meter-long table. The symbolic photograph went around the world, was interpreted and caricatured in numerous ways. Are international relations entering a new era?
At haute couture shows like Berlin Fashion Week, the celebrities in the front row are at least as important as the new collections. Photos of the stars at the edge of the runway are the best marketing. From the selection of guests to their outfits and seating arrangements, every detail counts.
The tree lies on the ground, in two pieces; the police have cordoned off the area. Images of the felled sycamore maple sparked outrage worldwide. Why does the cutting down of a tree affect so many people?
This tifo didn't come from football fans attending a match. It's a representation of Pope Francis held up by the crowd during a mass the Holy Father celebrated in the Marseille stadium.
In September 2023, Azerbaijan launched a lightning offensive in Nagorno-Karabakh, forcing the local population to flee. Time seems to stand still in the central square of the capital, Stepanakert. Only the abandoned objects bear witness to what is no more.
Rihanna poses for a photo with her family: The image of her with her partner Asap Rocky and their two children looks like a spontaneous snap, but in reality is a carefully planned staged photo, part of Rihanna’s clearly thought out image that the superstar presents to the world.
A huge orange cloud of smoke drifts over New York. On the ground, residents photograph the eerie spectacle. But what is the real eye-catcher?
There are always situations where you just want to disappear into the ground. To humorously illustrate this emotion, there's the Homer Simpson hedge GIF, among others! These animated images are ubiquitous online.
Greta Thunberg is regularly at protests - against climate change, energy multinationals and in support of the Palestinian cause. But how has her image changed since she first started protesting at the age of 15?
On live television, a member of the military asks the Russian head of state to run in the 2024 presidential election. The staging, which portrays Vladimir Putin as the "savior of the people," is typical of the Kremlin's autocratic propaganda strategy.
Russia's war against Ukraine: A soldier in a hopeless situation documents the gruesome reality of war with his smartphone. He posts his "farewell video" on social media, where it is viewed millions of times within a very short time – putting pressure on the Ukrainian army.
This video is among the very first images to reach the world after the flood that killed thousands in Libya. Why did the event fade into the background in the European media?
One minute to learn an original pasta recipe: The kitchen is conquering social media. A pumpkin, pasta, and Parmesan. Add a few precise movements, point-of-view shots, and a quick edit: The kitchen clip is complete. What makes these videos so appealing?
In April 2023, the legendary American magazine "The New Yorker" chose a courtroom sketch for its cover. The event it depicts is unprecedented: former President Donald Trump is indicted on criminal charges.
The line between a diplomatic coup and a PR disaster is sometimes very thin. Photos of Ursula von der Leyen's visit to Kibbutz Kfar Aza less than a week after the Hamas terrorist attack caused quite a stir in both diplomatic circles and the media.
Wartime success or media trap? By staging the arrest of Ovidio Guzmán, drug trafficker and son of Mexican cartel boss "El Chapo," the Mexican government is fueling the legend of the drug lord.
Compilations of "fails," or fallouts, are a series of tumbles, slips, and all sorts of unexpected accidents. As absurd as they are hilarious, these videos of falls provoke laughter but also empathy. An investigation into human nature.
The video of a hijacked Israeli freighter went viral around the world – as proof of the Houthi rebels' solidarity with the Palestinians. In wars, where images become weapons, propaganda videos are created, filmed like Hollywood thrillers.
Hordes of people throng around the Acropolis: The photo is intended to inform, but above all to alarm. Almost everyone can now afford to travel, but this new overtourism threatens the cultural heritage and the quality of life of the local population.
March 2022, the beginning of the war in Ukraine: Bombs are raining down on Mariupol. A photograph of a severely injured, heavily pregnant woman captures life and death and all human suffering in a single image.
A white silhouette of a basketball player dribbling against a blue and red background... The iconic NBA logo is instantly recognizable. Yet, there are frequent discussions about changing its famous silhouette. So, should a logo be a living image or set in stone?
In November 2023, French journalists went to the Gaza Strip, "embedded" within the Israeli army that controls the borders. How does war reporting function when reporters are under the constant supervision of the military?
In a commercial for her new bra, Kim Kardashian offers us an unexpected solution to climate change with a touch of irony: the "Nipple Bra" with integrated nipples. Provocation or ingenious marketing?
Joe Biden makes his TikTok debut. With a Q&A video about the Super Bowl, the president is vying for the favor of young American voters. However attractive social networks may seem for political communication, they also harbor a number of pitfalls...
Canada is minting a coin bearing the likeness of King Charles III – a decision that is causing controversy in the country. Which portraits adorn coins is a far more political matter than one might think...
In August 2023, a young man and his family were caught in the wildfires raging on the Hawaiian island of Maui. While fleeing the flames, he filmed with his cell phone. His amateur footage went viral online and was repeatedly broadcast by American television stations.
This short clip of a fairytale-style marriage proposal is just one of many that enjoy great popularity on social media. They come in a glossy, commercial style and reflect a view of gender roles from grandmother's time.
A Palme d'Or, six César Awards, two Golden Globes, and an Oscar – "Anatomy of a Fall" was undoubtedly one of the most talked-about films of 2023. A poster always determines a potential moviegoer's first impression of a film. "Anatomy of a Fall" didn't just have one poster, but two. Why?
For Starship's second test flight, SpaceX pulled off a successful PR stunt. The polished live video has been viewed over 9 million times on X. A skillfully orchestrated event that conceals major commercial and strategic stakes.
A video of a man sitting on the subway wearing Apple's augmented reality headset went viral. The clip is part of the tech giant's marketing strategy. At the same time, it highlights both the concerns and the fascination that this new technology evokes.
The Russian president takes off aboard a bomber capable of carrying nuclear weapons. Vladimir Putin thus fuels his ongoing personality cult, but above all seeks to place nuclear deterrence at the heart of the geostrategic game.
Celebrities from around the world gather for a party at a magnificent villa. The dress code: all in white! Kim Kardashian, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kylian Mbappé, Jay-Z, Jennifer Lopez, and Ben Affleck meet for a party at a villa in the Hamptons, near New York. Are the partying celebrities really there for fun?
The astonishing results of a new AI tool are generating excitement, but also raising concerns. The ultra-realistic video of a woman strolling in Tokyo was never filmed. It was created entirely by Sora, a new AI tool from the creators of ChatGPT. Will it even be possible to distinguish between truth and fakery in the future?
In the Gaza Strip, starving Palestinians stormed several trucks carrying aid supplies: The video, filmed by a drone, was released by the Israeli army to explain the deaths of 118 people that day. However, it also illustrates the precarious situation of the people in the region, who are facing famine.
Since a drug lord escaped from prison, Ecuador has been experiencing an unprecedented wave of violence. Against the backdrop of an extremely tense political situation, members of another gang are pursuing a specific goal with their live television hostage taking: to demonstrate their power to those in power.
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, reveals her cancer diagnosis on live television. The video puts an end to the rumors sparked by her withdrawal from public life, but also highlights a growing need for transparency.
In just five steps to becoming the perfect Parisian! German influencer Franziska Nazarenus shows how in her video. What might seem amusing at first glance actually has a historical basis.
Is giving artificial intelligence a human face reassuring or frightening? The video of the first ever press conference conducted by humanoid robots marked a turning point. But is it a turning point for mankind?
Shielded by three white police officers, a little Black girl emerges from a school building, backpack in hand. This image from 1960 became a symbol of the desegregation of the United States. Its reappearance in the media in 2023 underscores that America has not yet come to terms with its old demons...
The climate stripes are meant to make global warming visually tangible. In just a few years, they have gained worldwide symbolic power. Can a simple graphic achieve more than a report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)?
In 2024, the first computer-generated images of Aquellum, one of the future districts of the futuristic megacity Neom, were shared on TikTok. This urban utopia is a showcase for Saudi Arabia and is also intended to distract from internal problems. Alain Musset explores why not everyone will benefit from this ultramodern Saudi Arabia.
Tucker Carlson was the first Western journalist to interview Russian president Vladimir Putin since the beginning of the war in Ukraine. The former Fox News presenter and Trump supporter is a controversial and influential figure, well connected in American right-wing circles.
Artist Émeric Lhuisset's reinterpretation of a famous 1891 painting is part of a memory war between Russia and Ukraine. His photograph has gone viral: Ukrainians have appropriated it in their ongoing struggle with Russia.
The photo of Elon Musk in Auschwitz was taken in January 2024. Musk visited the symbolic site to polish his image after facing criticism for antisemitic remarks. Public admission of guilt or a sophisticated strategy?
As they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. A standout picture from the floods in France in April 2024 was a photo of man standing inside his living room with nearly one metre of water. Sometimes the simplest images can really bring home the full measure of a catastrophe.
10 Downing Street, in the heart of London's Westminster district, is a highly symbolic address: one glance at its famous black lacquered door is enough to conjure up the residence of Her Majesty's Prime Minister. For decades, the men and women of British politics have been animating the hustle and bustle of power between appointments, reshuffles and resignations in front of this very threshold.
The video shows members of the Taliban city guard skillfully gliding through Kabul on inline skates. The Islamist regime seized power in Afghanistan again in 2021. Since then, the Taliban have been trying to improve their image – not least through social media and YouTube influencers.
Mark Zuckerberg was summoned to a US Senate hearing where he faced serious accusations about the dangers of his social media platforms. But was his apology to parents sincere or just for show?
On July 17, 2023, all of France mourned Jane Birkin, and all the daily newspapers published obituaries. "Libération" featured a full-page black-and-white photograph of the singer and actress on its front page. "With Open Eyes" explores how these tributes shape the collective consciousness of the French.
A multicoloured whirlwind approaches the Mexican coast: this is the satellite image of Hurricane Otis in 2023. Published on X (Twitter) shortly before the disaster, the video was watched 16 million times. How did weather imagery become so popular?
A young, pretty woman fills her stomach with tons of food. The video illustrates the Mukbang phenomenon that comes from South Korea: the staging of a well-timed eating spree, followed by millions of fans. However, this is not entirely without risk. In a 12-minute video, 27-year-old influencer Tzuyang devours portions that would actually serve seven people. She is one of South Korea's biggest YouTube stars thanks to her mukbang videos. The anthropologist Benjamin Joinau explains the phenomenon, which, like K-pop or Korean films and series, is spreading worldwide via the Internet. Historian Florent Queller analyzes the spectacle from our Western perspective on excessive eating.
The horseshoe crab has been roaming the seabed for more than 450 million years and yet it has never been photographed so clearly. For this feat, this photo won the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2023 award. Ten eyes, a horseshoe-shaped shell...: this horseshoe crab having survived the dinosaurs is fascinating. Behind this little-known animal hides one of the oldest species in our ecosystem. It was in the China Sea, in the middle of the night and at a depth of 15 meters, that Laurent Ballesta, biologist and underwater photographer, took this photo. He tells us about this quest for an extraordinary image: following the horseshoe crab for hours to get the perfect photo. This creature from the seabed brings to our imagination the disturbing world of the abyss. Fleur Hopkins, doctor in art history, explains to us how the horseshoe crab and its shell have inspired pop culture in recent years.
In January 2024 a commando unit of 12 Israeli soldiers carried out a raid in a hospital in the West Bank. Their objective was to kill members of Hamas and Islamic Jihad that they claimed were hiding out there. This stunning episode was captured on CCTV.
A young woman invalidates the ballots in a ballot box. During the presidential elections in March 2024, several incidents occurred at Russian polling stations. These symbolic attacks are highly risky. Political protest or state-directed propaganda?
The latest Calvin Klein ad campaign turns actor Jeremy Allen White into a "man-object" in a series of suggestive and sexualised poses. Is the way advertising treats the male body changing?
A giant moon rises behind a mountain spur. The so-called "blue supermoon" is a rare phenomenon. The impressive photo circulated widely in the media and testifies to the long-standing fascination with the moon and its power.
A silent congregation pays its respects to Alexei Navalny. This photograph of the funeral of Putin's main political opponent tells of the end of hope for democracy in Russia. But it also shows what Putin did not want at all: Navalny elevated to martyrdom.
During a live stream, Japanese artist Natue Coco presents herself as an anime character. These NPC (Non-Player Character) streams, with their repetitive dialogue and gestures, have gone viral on TikTok. A look back at a phenomenon as mesmerizing as it is unsettling.
In a slickly produced video posted on social media, Volodymyr Zelensky hails the delivery of F16 fighter jets to Ukraine. But why this public display from the Ukrainian president?
“They’re eating the dogs”. When Donald Trump affirmed in a televised presidential debate that Haitian immigrants were eating Americans' pets, this fake news story spawned a multitude of online ridicule and memes. But to whose advantage?
In this commercial, a hydraulic press crushes a trumpet, paint cans, and a guitar, leaving only a slim iPad tablet. But why did this image of the virtual world, crushing symbols of human creativity, provoke such a strong reaction?
It's a recurring scene every year: New Delhi's most famous street is shrouded in dense smog. The Indian government regularly emphasizes its efforts to combat the problem. But these measures often prove to be a drop in the ocean.
The US magazine The New Yorker demonstrates its support for Kamala Harris with a portrait of the presidential candidate on its cover. Unlike other print media, The New Yorker commissions illustrators to design its covers exclusively: a focus on a unique selling point in the media landscape.
Blue for the Democrats, red for the Republicans. The results map of the American election is everywhere in the media, showing a divided nation. But the use of these colours to represent the two main political parties in the United States is very recent.
This a video of celebration, filmed by Israeli soldiers in the Gaza Strip, is one of a series of images posted on social networks by Israeli soldiers enjoying their destruction of Gaza. Photos and videos are transformed into modern day trophies of war.
Prisoners arrested for embezzlement face the press. In El Salvador, accustomed to parades of the condemned, the scene is striking in its staging. A look back at the "punitive communication" of the highly authoritarian President Bukele.
The new spokesperson for the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is an AI created avatar. How are these extremely convincing AI avatars shaking up power structures?
Unveiled in May 2024 at Buckingham Palace, the very first official portrait of Charles III sparked intense controversy. But why does a painted portrait ignite such passion? Let's take a look back at a royal portrait that is far from leaving us indifferent.
In July 2024, the Blue Screen of Death will appear on millions of Windows devices. The error message has sparked science-fiction-like fears: What if digital addiction leads to humanity's downfall? An explanation of the Damocles' sword of the blue screen.
Israeli drone footage of their enemy, Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, living out his last moments before being killed, were shared by the IDF on social media. But whose narrative does this really serve?
On September 27, 2024, Benjamin Netanyahu authorized the assassination of Hassan Nasrallah, leader of the pro-Iranian terrorist group Hezbollah for over 30 years, by telephone. With this act, he underscores his role as a military leader who also directs events throughout the Middle East region by telephone.
In March 2024, two videos and some photos from North Korea were posted on Reddit. The drone footage went viral on social media. Where does this fascination with images from the East Asian country come from?
In December 2023, a video of a haka, a ceremonial maori dance, during a session of the New Zealand Parliament went viral on social media. This performance by a newly elected Maori MP was a strong political statement, putting the culture of New Zealand’s indigenous people in the spotlight.
In a poster advertising campaign, Intermarché denounced the price increases of some products – explicitly mentioning the giant Unilever. The British corporation obtained an injunction, but Intermarché won in court. How far can criticism of brands go?
The photo shows Kim Jong-un between rows of centrifuges where uranium is enriched. The metal is essential for the production of nuclear weapons. What does the release of this photograph reveal about North Korea's nuclear policy?
A married couple and their children, both spies, are triumphantly welcomed by Vladimir Putin himself in August 2024. They are part of the largest prisoner exchange since the end of the Cold War. What is the story behind Putin's "illegals"?
On 17 October 2023, more than 110 civilians were killed by the Israeli army at Khan Younes in the Gaza strip. The Palestinian photographer Mohammed Salem captured a tragic scene of mourning. This photograph won the World Press Photo of the Year 2024 for its universal view of the victims of conflict.
No one had seen it for over 60 years, but now a photograph has been taken: The Attenborough long-beaked echidna has been photographed for the first time in its natural habitat by a team of researchers. How do images influence our memory of extinct species?
It's a completely new phenomenon: In the Indonesian election campaign, a presidential candidate and his running mate are being portrayed as cute comic characters on posters. What's the story behind it?
In January 2024, a spectacular volcanic eruption in Iceland threatened the town of Grindavik, attracting journalists and the general public who wanted to capture the moment on camera. But how close can you get to observe these highly dangerous natural phenomena?
The tried-and-tested formula “love, revenge and money” directly on your smartphone: mass-produced micro-dramas are the latest craze and are instantly addictive... Discover My Billionaire Husband's Double Life. The miniseries consists of 49 episodes lasting around one minute. Combining family drama and love stories, it is the latest hit from Chinese app Reelshort, which specializes in super-short format films and series. Shicong Zhu, executive producer of “The Double Life of My Billionaire Husband,” explains what goes into the script and production of this new form of series. Pop culture and media expert Delphine Chedaleux talks about a genre that is constantly reinventing itself: the soap opera.
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Star of social networks, the pygmy hippopotamus Moo Deng captivates the whole world. Becoming famous thanks to TikTok videos, this endangered mammal has become a global mascot in just a few weeks. A phenomenon that questions the border between awareness and animal exploitation.
Kamala Harris in a communist military uniform: This image was generated by "Grok," an AI from the X platform. Elon Musk posted the image, sparking numerous reactions. The owner of X has no problem using uncensored AI to serve a political vision.
Another clash between a Chinese and a Philippine ship. For thirty years, the South China Sea has been the scene of intense tensions and a spectacular battle of public relations. But can mere images change the geopolitical landscape?
The Third Assault Brigade of the Ukrainian army has caused a stir with its recruitment campaign: Glossy images of beautiful young people reminiscent of film poster art, where the brutal reality of war is sidelined.
A clip circulating on social media shows the French army conducting a complex missile test firing to demonstrate its military power. The challenge with this new communication strategy lies in walking the fine line between visibility and military secrecy.
When millionaire youtuber Jack Doherty posted a video of him crashing his expensive sports car on a busy dual carriageway in Florida, he may have expected sympathy. But when his followers shared the full video that showed him texting at the wheel, the buzz went bad.
When pictures of Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae emerged, they caused a sensation amongst the North Korean public. Many young women began to imitate her hairstyle and outfit, a practice that was promptly banned by the totalitarian authorities.
The video sharing platform was founded 20 years ago this year. The World in Images explores the productions of one of the most successful French youtubers: Ludoc has generated millions of video views with his engaging content.
Donald Trump Junior visited Greenland in January 2025, claiming to be an ordinary tourist. But since his father has repeatedly expressed his interest in acquiring the Danish autonomous territory for the USA, how should his highly public visit be understood in light of America's imperialist ambitions?
By publishing a video of two captured North Korean soldiers, Volodymyr Zelenskyj wants to prove Pyongyang's involvement in the war. But what exactly is Ukraine aiming at by displaying these prisoners of war, and who are these images actually aimed at?
Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia disconnected themselves from the Russian electricity network on 9 February 2025 and joined the European grid. This real and symbolic move to energy independence from Russia was marked by a spectacular ceremony.
The trailer for the video game “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” sparked a real outcry: online attacks, petitions, calls for boycotts. In question? The presence of a black samurai. Deciphering a controversy which revives debates on representativeness in video games. On May 15, 2024, Ubisoft studios released the trailer for one of their most anticipated video games: Assassin’s Creed Shadows. This clip, which presents the fourteenth part of the cult saga, aroused very violent opposition. The reason: the character of Yasuke, a black samurai. However, far from being a pure marketing creation, Yasuke is a very real historical character. Executive producer of the Assassin’s Creed brand, Marc-Alexis Côté tells us about this anti-Yasuke revolt. The founder of the Afrogameuses association, Jennifer Lufau, traces the history of racialized characters in video games.
It was a scene that shocked the world: Volodymyr Zelensky humiliated in the Oval Office by Donald Trump and J.D. Vance in front of the world’s media. But was this a planned ambush by the American administration? And what was the vice president’s role?
In January 2025, Elon Musk performed a controversial gesture in which many saw a Nazi salute. Quickly, activist artists hijacked it and projected it onto the Tesla mega-factory near Berlin. How do Elon Musk and the far right cultivate the ambivalence of certain symbols?
Two female ice-skaters taking to the ice together caused a media sensation: Gabriel Papadakis and Madison Hubbell challenged the heteronormative codes of figure skating when they performed as a couple at the Art on Ice show in Zurich in February 2025.
Hundreds of confiscated cocaine packages are piled up on the floor, guarded by armed police: images like this are often spread in the media in the fight against drug trafficking.
Apple staged a surprise performance in New York's Grand Central Terminal to promote the second season of "Severance." Inside a glass cube, the actors slipped into their roles before astonished travelers. The images generated a colossal media response at the season's launch.
In just a few years the QR code has become ubiquitous in our everyday lives being used everywhere from restaurants to hospitals, to art exhibitions. But what do these little pixelated squares say about our digital civilisation?
In Google Maps the Gulf of Mexico is now called the “Gulf of America”. The renaming decided by Donald Trump on the day he took office marks a new imperialist orientation for the USA and defies an international consensus that has existed for over four hundred years.
Welcome to the everyday life of a typical anti-hero of the working world: TikTok influencer Connor Hubbard debunks the myth of hyper-productivity and posts his routine as an office worker. But why is he so successful with it? And what does this—very topical—ode to banality tell us?
A video shared on Chinese social media in March 2025 shows a special military landing craft used to transport troops and combat vehicles. The spectacular production fuels Chinese propaganda and makes the threat of a major Chinese attack on Taiwan more concrete than ever.
In October 2024 an extraordinary discovery was made in the South Pacific: The largest coral ever found on earth. Photographer and marine biologist Manu San Félix explains how they came across this wonder of the seabed and took the photograph.
In March 2025, the Iranian army revealed in a video the existence of a vast underground military base containing hundreds of missiles. This show of force marks a significant new stage in the history of Iranian military deterrence.
In March 2025, millions of images generated by ChatGPT flooded social media, imitating the style of Japanese animator Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli. This seemingly harmless trend is actually detrimental to artists and the environment.
A French gamer broadcasts a video game session live on an online platform. "TheGuill894" is one of millions of so-called streamers who engage in this practice daily. Just as many people watch them and follow along with bated breath.
Four webcams film Loch Ness constantly, looking for signs of the legendary monster that is supposed to lurk in the lake’s deep, cold waters. In the last 20 years, there have been many sightings. But do these images confirm the existence of the creature?
Smoldering glances and cream-filled doughnuts, powdered sugar and a simulated ejaculation. These baking and cooking videos from TikTokers like "Donut Daddy" falls into a very popular category on social media: foodporn, literally "food pornography." A look at a global phenomenon.
In the US, "Karen" is a term used to describe white women who are prone to racism and believe that everything is going downhill. They have now become a symbol of the unfriendly USA. Numerous videos showing and mocking Karens have gone viral on social media – US criticism as a cultural phenomenon.
A photo with a wow factor: Two dogs pose like human models in Christian Vieler's studio. But in not all eras have four-legged friends been the focus of the image.
This network of ancient cities, 2,500 years old, buried beneath the plateaus of the Ecuadorian Amazon, has been revealed thanks to a revolutionary archaeological technique. An image that questions the origins of our civilizations and fuels our fascination with “lost cities”.
Vibrant colors and abundant detail. This photograph of a rat's eye taken under a microscope is not only visually appealing: it aims to provide us with crucial information in medicine. What can beauty do for scientific research?
Although it sounds unbelievable at first glance, a lion is indeed roaming through the affluent Italian town of Ladispoli. Footage of its escape immediately went viral on social media. An exploration of this extraordinary event, which explains quite a bit about our relationship with nature.
Footage of a tunnel beneath a synagogue has sent conspiracy theorists into a frenzy. The mere recording of an argument over the expansion of a synagogue is enough to send people on the internet swarming with the most gruesome conspiracy theories about human trafficking and child sacrifice. How can this phenomenon of conspiracy delusion be explained?
Two small, unidentified bodies in a sarcophagus are presented before Congress in Mexico. The event unleashed the international press. But behind these images lies a story that fascinates humanity: that of the mystery surrounding the little green men.
A mother unpacks her shopping bags in front of a camera after a trip to the supermarket. In the YouTube video, the user with the nickname "MamanEconome" (frugal mom) talks about prices, product quality – and how she manages to make ends meet.
The image heralds imminent disaster: In less than a second, an Israeli bomb will reduce a residential building in Beirut to rubble. Israel's pre-announced bombing raids serve not only as a demonstration of power but also transform the war into a spectacle.
A kayaker is swallowed whole by a whale before being immediately spat out again. The scene, which was filmed in February 2025 in Chilean Patagonia, went around the world. But why did this image go viral on social media?
On September 9, 2024, the 79th General Assembly of the United Nations opened. "With Open Eyes" examines a firmly established ritual of international diplomacy: the much-anticipated speeches of heads of state before the UN General Assembly.
The man in question has been dead since 2021. Nevertheless, he was able to testify at his murderer's trial in 2025. This science fiction sequence was made possible thanks to artificial intelligence. A world premiere that raises the question of the use of such recordings in court proceedings.
Fancy a holiday in North Korea? The country has recently been promoting its idyllic beaches to attract foreign tourists. It's a charm offensive that is both political and strategic.
In March 2025, Russian soldiers invaded the border town of Sudja through a disused gas pipeline in order to recapture it. Codenamed “Operation Stream,” the high-risk mission became the subject of intensive media propaganda.
This image is one of the very first visual proofs of the existence of an indigenous people of Brazil: the Massaco. Revealed by the press in 2024, this photo raises an ethical question: is such exposure a protection or a threat?
On August 13th, Taylor Swift unveiled the cover of her latest album, "The Life of a Showgirl." The brilliantly orchestrated event was a stroke of genius and demonstrated, not least, that the singer owes her success primarily to a perfect communication strategy.
Shein has rolled out three striking posters in France. The aim of this hard-hitting campaign is to whitewash Shein's image in the face of criticism of its business model and disastrous ecological impact.
Go behind the scenes of a unique communication exercise: every morning, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum hosts "The People's Morning Show." More than just a televised event, this press conference shapes her political strategy and public image.
An Israeli bombing of an Iranian prison? An AI-generated video misled many media outlets and politicians in June 2025. Its success demonstrates that artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in disinformation during wars.
RM and V of the K-pop band BTS are returning to fans after completing their military service with an event organized by their label. The highly publicized announcement of their comeback underscores the economic and political importance of K-pop in South Korea.
GeoGuessr is an online game where players look at photos from Google Street View and guess where they were taken. Recognized as an e-sport, GeoGuessr has its own online competitions and professional players, such as Rainbolt.
Since he sensationally came from being a complete outsider to winning the Democratic nomination, Zohran Mamdani looks set to win the New York mayoralty. His campaign videos have been clever, dynamic, and rooted in New Yorkers’ everyday issues.
What started as a viral post online turned into a violent revolution on the streets. In September 2025 a video highlighting corruption and inequality in Nepal was shared thousands of times and brought young people out onto the streets in unprecedented numbers for angry protests that brought down the government.
To mark the 50th anniversary of the French broadcaster TF1, Évelyne Dhéliat presented the weather report in front of a map reminiscent of those from the past. This nostalgic look back highlighted just how much the daily weather forecast has changed over the decades.
In April 2025, videos of the Thai conscription lottery caused a sensation on social media. Between tears and outbursts of joy, these lighthearted scenes mask a country still ruled by a harsh military dictatorship.
In Beijing, a striking image shows two robots facing off in a ring during the first World Games dedicated to humanoid robots. With this unprecedented competition, China is displaying its ambitions: to spark desire while asserting its dominance in the global robotics market.
The pirate flag from the manga "One Piece" has emerged in recent months as the new banner of the revolt movements of Generation Z. From Indonesia to Madagascar, from Nepal to Morocco, this emblem has become the symbol of rebellion and the quest for freedom.
The German army took advantage of the Women's Euro football tournament to launch its new recruitment campaign. Faced with international tensions, Berlin aims to become the largest army in Europe and is relying on innovative communication tactics to achieve this.
In Washington, D.C., Chinese pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao melted hearts online with their endearing videos. But behind this adorable facade, China is orchestrating a strategy where soft power, lucrative business, and diplomacy intertwine.
In April 2025, the American streamer IShowSpeed traveled to Shenzhen and praised the country's futuristic achievements live on the internet. The coup was no accident: China is deliberately relying on globally renowned influencers to polish its international image.
In January 2024, a baby was born in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean on an overcrowded dinghy. The image, taken by a Spanish sea rescuer, went viral and fueled the debate between proponents of refugee aid and opponents of illegal immigration.
This video, simply titled "What if there was a trailer for the Bible?", was produced by the Pray.com web team of the US Evangelical Church. For the digitally savvy evangelical church, generative AI opens up new possibilities for converting the masses.
Is Afghanistan the new dream travel destination? That's precisely the impression some Western influencers give: They stage their stay in Afghanistan, shy away from no provocation, and accept becoming instruments of propaganda for the Taliban regime.
Four generations of the Windsor family stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in a strictly regulated ritual. This family photograph captures a moment where tradition and power collide. A look back at a skillfully staged scene.
In the streets of St. Petersburg, young people sing along to the songs of the band Stoptime – much to the regime's displeasure. Since any form of dissent is nipped in the bud in Putin's Russia, the band had to leave the country because of this video. Frontwoman Naoko became an icon of resistance.
Countless AI-generated videos are flooding the internet today. The phenomenon known as "slop" raises the question of whether the internet could collapse from such an overabundance of nonsensical images.
For more than two years, Sudan has been the scene of a deadly conflict about which little information has been made available to the outside world. By analyzing satellite images, researchers at Yale University were able to make the extent of the tragedy in the country visible.
