Mapping the World

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

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

Washington is waging a brutal campaign against South Africa, cutting much-needed aid and denouncing ‘white genocide’ in the rainbow nation.

Can three long covid sufferers find relief in new treatments in Cyprus?  

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

Since Uganda passed extremely severe laws persecuting gay people, attacks on the LGBT+ community have skyrocketed.

Ex-footballer turned anti-poverty activist Neven Subotić discusses the books that changed his life.

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

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

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.

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

Behind the glitzy facade of the World Cup... there's a darker side to the world of football.

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.

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

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.

After 40 years of metalling, the legendary Brazilian metal band are calling it a day this year. But you can still watch their last show at Hellfest 2026