The World in Images
The year 2025
2025125 episodes
Episode 1
Moo Deng: does too cute go too far?
Jan 6, 202511m
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.
Episode 2
Grok: AI Out of Control
Jan 7, 202511m
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.
Episode 3
Episode 3
Jan 8, 202511m
Episode 4
South China Sea: Attack on the Open Sea
Jan 13, 202511m
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?
Episode 5
Ukraine: Pin-up Propaganda
Jan 14, 202511m
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.
Episode 6
Episode 6
Jan 15, 2025
Episode 7
Episode 7
Jan 20, 2025
Episode 8
Missile Tests: France's Army Flexes Its Muscle
Jan 21, 202511m
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.
Episode 9
Jack Doherty: One Video Too Many?
Jan 22, 202511m
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.
Episode 10
Episode 10
Jan 27, 2025
Episode 11
Episode 11
Jan 28, 2025
Episode 12
Kim Jong-un's Daughter
Jan 29, 202511m
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.
Episode 13
Episode 13
Feb 3, 2025
Episode 14
Episode 14
Feb 4, 2025
Episode 15
Episode 15
Feb 5, 2025
Episode 16
Episode 16
Feb 10, 2025
Episode 17
Episode 17
Feb 11, 2025
Episode 18
20 Years of YouTube
Feb 12, 202511m
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.
Episode 19
Episode 19
Feb 17, 2025
Episode 20
Episode 20
Feb 18, 2025
Episode 21
Episode 21
Feb 19, 2025
Episode 22
Episode 22
Feb 25, 2025
Episode 23
Episode 23
Feb 26, 2025
Episode 24
Episode 24
Feb 27, 2025
Episode 25
Greenland: Donald Trump Jr. on Holiday
Mar 3, 202511m
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?
Episode 26
Ukraine: North Korean soldiers captured
Apr 3, 202511m
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?
Episode 27
Episode 27
Mar 5, 2025
Episode 28
Episode 28
Mar 10, 2025
Episode 29
Episode 29
Mar 11, 2025
Episode 30
Episode 30
Mar 12, 2025
Episode 31
Episode 31
Mar 17, 2025
Episode 32
Episode 32
Mar 18, 2025
Episode 33
Baltic States: Going Off-Grid
Mar 19, 202511m
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.
Episode 34
Assassin's Creed: Battle of the Black Samurai
Mar 20, 202511m
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.
Episode 35
J.D.Vance: Oval Office Bruiser
Mar 24, 202511m
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?
Episode 36
Musk: One greeting too many?
Mar 26, 202511m
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?
Episode 37
Two Women on the Ice
Mar 26, 202511m
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.
Episode 38
Episode 38
Mar 31, 2025
Episode 39
Episode 39
Apr 1, 2025
Episode 40
When drugs become a sensation
Apr 2, 202511m
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.
Episode 41
Episode 41
Apr 7, 2025
Episode 42
Advertising for TV series reinvents itself
Apr 8, 202511m
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.
Episode 43
The Secrets of QR Codes
Apr 9, 202511m
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?
Episode 44
A Gulf War on Google Maps
Apr 14, 202511m
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.
Episode 45
Episode 45
Apr 15, 2025
Episode 46
Episode 46
Apr 16, 2025
Episode 47
Episode 47
Apr 22, 2025
Episode 48
Episode 48
Apr 23, 2025
Episode 49
Episode 49
Apr 28, 2025
Episode 50
Episode 50
Apr 29, 2025
Episode 51
Filming your daily grind, what a job!
May 1, 202511m
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?
Episode 52
War propaganda: China threatens Taiwan
May 5, 202511m
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.
Episode 53
Episode 53
May 6, 2025
Episode 54
An Underwater World
May 12, 202511m
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.
Episode 55
Episode 55
May 13, 2025
Episode 56
Episode 56
May 14, 2025
Episode 57
Episode 57
May 19, 2025
Episode 58
Iran: Inside the Underground Workshop of War
May 20, 202511m
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.
Episode 59
Miyazaki, copied by an AI
May 21, 202511m
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.
Episode 60
Episode 60
May 26, 2025
Episode 61
Episode 61
May 27, 2025
Episode 62
Episode 62
May 28, 2025
Episode 63
Episode 63
Jul 1, 2025
Episode 64
Episode 64
Jul 4, 2025
Episode 65
Episode 65
Jul 8, 2025
Episode 66
Video Games: In the World of Streamers
Jul 11, 202511m
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.
Episode 67
Livestreaming Loch Ness
Jul 15, 202511m
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?
Episode 68
Episode 68
Jul 22, 2025
Episode 69
Foodporn: The Very Dirty Kitchen
Jul 25, 202511m
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.
Episode 70
The "Karen" Phenomenon: Where Does All the Hate Come From?
Jul 28, 202511m
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.
Episode 71
Dog Portraits
Aug 5, 202511m
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.
Episode 72
When a radar finds a lost city
Aug 8, 202511m
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”.
Episode 73
The Surprise of the Rat's Eye
Aug 12, 202511m
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?
Episode 74
A Lion on the Prowl in town
Aug 15, 202511m
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.
Episode 75
A Tunnel, a Synagogue, and the Mechanics of Conspiracy
Aug 22, 202511m
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?
Episode 76
Extraterrestrial mummies
Aug 26, 202511m
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.
Episode 77
Supermarket Haul: The Big Unboxing
Aug 29, 202511m
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.
Episode 78
The bomb just before impact
Sep 1, 202511m
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.
Episode 79
Episode 79
Sep 2, 2025
Episode 80
Swallowed by a Whale
Sep 3, 202511m
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?
Episode 81
The UN, the chessboard of international politics
Sep 8, 202511m
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.
Episode 82
AI: A Dead Man Speaks in Court
Sep 9, 202511m
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.
Episode 83
Beach holidays and sunbathing in North Korea
Sep 10, 202511m
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.
Episode 84
Episode 84
Sep 15, 2025
Episode 85
Episode 85
Sep 16, 2025
Episode 86
Episode 86
Sep 17, 2025
Episode 87
Russia: A gas pipeline as a Trojan horse
Sep 22, 202511m
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.
Episode 88
An unknown people in the camera trap
Sep 23, 202511m
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?
Episode 89
Episode 89
Sep 24, 2025
Episode 90
Episode 90
Sep 29, 2025
Episode 91
Episode 91
Sep 30, 2025
Episode 92
Taylor Swift – a global brand
Oct 2, 202511m
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.
Episode 93
Episode 93
Oct 6, 202510m
Episode 94
Episode 94
Oct 7, 2025
Episode 95
Shein: Fast Fashion Rebellion
Oct 8, 202511m
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.
Episode 96
Episode 96
Oct 13, 2025
Episode 97
The President of Mexico Hosts Her Morning Show
Oct 14, 202511m
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.
Episode 98
Episode 98
Oct 15, 2025
Episode 99
Episode 99
Oct 20, 2025
Episode 100
Episode 100
Oct 21, 2025
Episode 101
Iran: AI, the new weapon in war
Oct 22, 202511m
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.
Episode 102
Episode 102
Oct 27, 2025
Episode 103
K-Pop Band BTS: Comeback After Military Service
Oct 28, 202511m
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.
Episode 104
Street View: The World as a Playground
Oct 29, 202511m
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.
Episode 105
Episode 105
Nov 3, 2025
Episode 106
Zohran Mamdani: Conquering New York
Nov 4, 2025
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.
Episode 107
Gen Z Revolution in Nepal
Nov 5, 202511m
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.
Episode 108
The Great Weather Map Show
Nov 10, 202511m
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.
Episode 109
Episode 109
Nov 11, 2025
Episode 110
Episode 110
Nov 12, 2025
Episode 111
Thailand: The Great Conscription Lottery
Nov 17, 202511m
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.
Episode 112
China hosts first Robot World Championship
Nov 18, 202511m
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.
Episode 113
The pirate flag, a new emblem of revolt
Nov 19, 202511m
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.
Episode 114
How the German Army Recruits Women
Nov 24, 202511m
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.
Episode 115
Pandas: What is their power?
Nov 25, 202511m
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.
Episode 116
Episode 116
Nov 27, 2025
Episode 117
IShowSpeed: China's New Sandwich Man
Dec 1, 202511m
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.
Episode 118
Childbirth at sea!
Dec 2, 202511m
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.
Episode 119
Episode 119
Dec 3, 2025
Episode 120
AI Brings the Bible to Life
Dec 8, 202511m
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.
Episode 121
YouTuber on vacation with the Taliban!
Dec 9, 202511m
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.
Episode 122
The Windsors and the Balcony of Power
Dec 10, 202511m
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.
Episode 123
Russia: Using Music to Fight Putin
Dec 15, 202511m
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.
Episode 124
How 'Slop' is poisoning the internet
Dec 16, 202511m
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.
Episode 125
Sudan: Satellite images of a tragedy
Dec 17, 202511m
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.