The World in Images

S٥ E١ · ٥ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Palantir: the marketing of cyberwar الحلقة ١

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.

S٥ E٢ · ٦ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Chongqing: The World's Biggest City الحلقة ٢

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.

S٥ E٣ · ٨ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Racism in AI: Beware of the gorillas! الحلقة ٣

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 A closer look at this outdated imagery that is reinventing itself and spreading racist stereotypes with impunity.

S٥ E٤ · ١٢ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Trump’s 'Fecal' Video: When PR Hits a New Low الحلقة ٤

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.

S٥ E٥ · ١٣ يناير ٢٠٢٦

The Fake Real Mine Tragedy in the Democratic Republic of Congo الحلقة ٥

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.

S٥ E٦ · ١٥ يناير ٢٠٢٦

The legendary wave of Nazaré الحلقة ٦

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.

S٥ E٧ · ١٩ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Russia: Factory of Fake News الحلقة ٧

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.

S٥ E٨ · ٢٠ يناير ٢٠٢٦

When forgotten peoples disrupt the COPs الحلقة ٨

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.

S٥ E٩ · ٢٢ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Cryptocurrencies conquer the advertising market الحلقة ٩

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.

S٥ E١٠ · ٢٦ يناير ٢٠٢٦

When AI Rewrites the Holocaust الحلقة ١٠

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?

S٥ E١١ · ٢٧ يناير ٢٠٢٦

Beneath the Uniform: Bodycams as a Security Measure? الحلقة ١١

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.

S٥ E١٢ · ٢٩ يناير ٢٠٢٦

How NATO Demonstrates Strength الحلقة ١٢

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.

S٥ E١٣ · ٢ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Maduro Captured الحلقة ١٣

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.

S٥ E١٤ · ٣ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Deepfakes: Viktor Orbán's Electoral Weapon الحلقة ١٤

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.

S٥ E١٥ · ٥ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Fire and Ice: Skiing on a molten Mount Etna? الحلقة ١٥

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.

S٥ E١٦ · ٩ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Hong Kong: The Towering Inferno الحلقة ١٦

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.

S٥ E١٧ · ١٠ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Close-up photos of Trump's inner circle spark controversy الحلقة ١٧

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.

S٥ E١٨ · ١٢ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Russian Drone: Returned to Sender الحلقة ١٨

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.

S٥ E١٩ · ١٦ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

The Great Modi Show الحلقة ١٩

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.

S٥ E٢٠ · ١٧ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Film star Timothée Chalamet at the peak of PR الحلقة ٢٠

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.

S٥ E٢١ · ١٩ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

China: Becoming an Influencer to Save the Shop الحلقة ٢١

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.

S٥ E٢٢ · ٢٣ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Ukraine: The Face of War الحلقة ٢٢

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?

S٥ E٢٣ · ٢٤ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

Donald Trump sells (not just) watches الحلقة ٢٣

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.

S٥ E٢٤ · ٢٦ فبراير ٢٠٢٦

A Showcase of Power: Egypt's New Museum الحلقة ٢٤

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.

S٥ E٢٥ · ٢ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Who's afraid of an information label? الحلقة ٢٥

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.

S٥ E٢٦ · ٣ مارس ٢٠٢٦

The Death of Renée Good: Images Lack Evidentiary Value الحلقة ٢٦

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.

S٥ E٢٧ · ٥ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Poland: AI in the service of Eurosceptics الحلقة ٢٧

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.

S٥ E٢٨ · ٩ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Enlist! - Army with new recruitment strategies الحلقة ٢٨

"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.

S٥ E٢٩ · ١٠ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Sexy Priests – Followers Guaranteed? الحلقة ٢٩

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.

S٥ E٣٠ · ١٢ مارس ٢٠٢٦

AI brings Robin Williams back to life الحلقة ٣٠

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?

S٥ E٣١ · ١٦ مارس ٢٠٢٦

ICE: The Codes of Brute Force الحلقة ٣١

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.

S٥ E٣٢ · ١٧ مارس ٢٠٢٦

It's so green! الحلقة ٣٢

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.

S٥ E٣٣ · ١٩ مارس ٢٠٢٦

President Macron's Black Mirrored Sunglasses الحلقة ٣٣

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.

S٥ E٣٤ · ٢٣ مارس ٢٠٢٦

British Far-Right in "Reporter" Mode الحلقة ٣٤

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.

S٥ E٣٥ · ٢٤ مارس ٢٠٢٦

How China is trying to intimidate Taiwan الحلقة ٣٥

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.

S٥ E٣٦ · ٢٦ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Science Washing: A Clean Slate Through Science? الحلقة ٣٦

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.

S٥ E٣٧ · ٣٠ مارس ٢٠٢٦

A photographer's quick thinking الحلقة ٣٧

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.

S٥ E٣٨ · ٣١ مارس ٢٠٢٦

Japan and Mount Fuji: A Visually Powerful Warning الحلقة ٣٨

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.

S٥ E٣٩ · ٢ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Barbie with Autism – Marketing or Inclusion? الحلقة ٣٩

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?

S٥ E٤٠ · ٧ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Destination Moon: China is fine-tuning its launch الحلقة ٤٠

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.

S٥ E٤١ · ٨ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

The Swag of Dictators الحلقة ٤١

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.

S٥ E٤٢ · ٩ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Robot Dogs – A Biting Allegory الحلقة ٤٢

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.

S٥ E٤٣ · ١٣ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

United24: Ukraine's PR Agency الحلقة ٤٣

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.

S٥ E٤٤ · ١٤ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Kate Middleton: A Trip to the Countryside الحلقة ٤٤

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.

S٥ E٤٥ · ١٦ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Hyena in the Moonlight: The Secrets of Wildlife Photography الحلقة ٤٥

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.

S٥ E٤٦ · ٢٠ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Have babies! China changes its position الحلقة ٤٦

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.

S٥ E٤٧ · ٢١ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Roblox: Video Games as a Form of Protest الحلقة ٤٧

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.

S٥ E٤٨ · ٢٣ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Sweden: Moose as TV Stars الحلقة ٤٨

A Swedish slow-TV program shows the moose migration calmly, uncut, and without commentary. The authentic and unusual format captivates audiences worldwide.

S٥ E٤٩ · ٢٧ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

The Subtle Codes of Nuclear Deterrence الحلقة ٤٩

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.

S٥ E٥٠ · ٢٨ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

German Carnival: Jesters' heads must roll الحلقة ٥٠

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.

S٥ E٥١ · ٣٠ أبريل ٢٠٢٦

Iran: Trump and the War, Hollywood Style الحلقة ٥١

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.

S٥ E٥٢ · ٤ مايو ٢٠٢٦

"MAGA Symphony": Donald Trump as Orchestra Conductor الحلقة ٥٢

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.

S٥ E٥٣ · ٥ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Why Iran is reenacting the war with Lego الحلقة ٥٣

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.

S٥ E٥٤ · ٧ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Relooted: Gamers Plunder Colonial Looted Art الحلقة ٥٤

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.

S٥ E٥٥ · ١١ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Episode 55 الحلقة ٥٥

S٥ E٥٦ · ١٢ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Episode 56 الحلقة ٥٦

S٥ E٥٧ · ١٣ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Episode 57 الحلقة ٥٧

S٥ E٥٨ · ١٨ مايو ٢٠٢٦

When Filmmakers Turn to Advertising الحلقة ٥٨

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.

S٥ E٥٩ · ٢١ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Cheburashka: The Stuffed Toy Dividing Russian Society الحلقة ٥٩

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.

S٥ E٦٠ · ٢٥ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Has the Magic Vanished from Marine Zoos? الحلقة ٦٠

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.

S٥ E٦١ · ٢٦ مايو ٢٠٢٦

A missile planted in the landscape الحلقة ٦١

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.

S٥ E٦٢ · ٢٧ مايو ٢٠٢٦

True Crime: Amateur Detectives on the Hunt for Clicks الحلقة ٦٢

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?

S٥ E٦٣ · ٢٨ مايو ٢٠٢٦

Nepal: A former rapper as prime minister الحلقة ٦٣

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.

S٥ E٦٤ · ١ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Sports mascots - a powerful communication tool الحلقة ٦٤

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.

S٥ E٦٥ · ٢ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

The Nutella jar and the ad that fell from the sky الحلقة ٦٥

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.

S٥ E٦٦ · ٤ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Israeli Propaganda in New York's Times Square الحلقة ٦٦

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.

S٥ E٦٧ · ٨ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

When FIFA designs a tactic for Gaza الحلقة ٦٧

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.

S٥ E٦٨ · ٩ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Sumo wrestlers, heavyweights of diplomacy الحلقة ٦٨

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.

S٥ E٦٩ · ١١ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Favela tourism: Can poverty become a vacation video? الحلقة ٦٩

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.

S٥ E٧٠ · ١٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Iran: Political Messages on Public Walls الحلقة ٧٠

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.

S٥ E٧١ · ١٧ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

India: Tamil Cinema as a Pathway to Politics الحلقة ٧١

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.

S٥ E٧٢ · ١٨ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Friend: The AI Necklace Facing Public Backlash الحلقة ٧٢

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.

S٥ E٧٣ · ٢٢ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Trump’s Vision for a Triumph Arch الحلقة ٧٣

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.

S٥ E٧٤ · ٢٣ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Israel-Palestine: Images at the heart of a war of narratives الحلقة ٧٤

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.

S٥ E٧٥ · ٢٥ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

The Battle for the Rainbow Flag الحلقة ٧٥

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.

S٥ E٧٦ · ١٨ يونيو ٢٠٢٦

Friend : le collier IA qui n'a pas que des amis الحلقة ٧٦

Une publicité... vandalisée. Celle pour un collier équipé d’une intelligence artificielle, avec laquelle il est possible de converser. Elle a suscité une avalanche de réactions hostiles, au point de réveiller un courant qui s’oppose à l’essor de la technologie : le "luddisme".

S٥ E٧٧ · ١ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٦

In the Netherlands, the police display the suspects' names. الحلقة ٧٧

S٥ E٧٨ · ٣ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٦

Why is Putin posing with children? الحلقة ٧٨

S٥ E٧٩ · ٧ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٦

The war seen through Hezbollah drone footage الحلقة ٧٩

Since March 2026, Hezbollah has released disturbing footage of suicide-drone attacks on Israeli targets in southern Lebanon, seeking to challenge Israel’s narrative and intimidate the military and public.

S٥ E٨٠ · ٨ سبتمبر ٢٠٢٦

Should we fear China’s giant spacecraft? الحلقة ٨٠

A Chinese TV program on aerospace innovation showed sci-fi-like images of space carriers and alien spacecraft, blurring fiction and reality. A look at how futuristic imagery fuels the imagination of space conquest.

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Artificial waves in the summer heat الحلقة ٨١

In June 2026, Louis Vuitton opened its fashion show with a giant artificial surf wave. Amid record summer heat, the spectacle sparked criticism, highlighting concerns over the fashion industry’s response to the climate crisis.

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Behind the niqabs, far-right propaganda الحلقة ٨٢

At a nationalist rally in London, three activists from the French identitarian group Némésis appeared on stage in niqabs before removing them to cheers. The provocative stunt illustrates the far right’s evolving visual strategies.

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How Elon Musk puts SpaceX into orbit الحلقة ٨٣

As SpaceX prepares for a potential IPO, its futuristic tech advertising targets investors while reinforcing the myth of Musk as a near-messianic entrepreneur.

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Trolling the manosphere to sell yogurt الحلقة ٨٤

French brand Sojasun taps into the manosphere’s hostility toward soy in a provocative ad for its desserts - a savvy marketing stunt reflecting the wider culture war over food.

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Meta’s Smart Glasses: The Glamour of Surveillance الحلقة ٨٥

Meta is pulling out all the stops to win over the general public: Kylie Jenner is reinventing herself as a tech ambassador, lending her glamorous image to the company’s smart glasses. Yet these glasses could also be used as a tool for surveillance; potentially at the expense of privacy and consent.

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Kai Trump: A YouTuber in the White House الحلقة ٨٦

A glimpse into the inner workings of American power: to mark the 250th anniversary of US independence, YouTuber Kai Trump takes her followers on a tour of the White House. Authenticity is the promise. Behind it, however, lies an opportunity to turn a profit from her grandfather’s presidency.

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North Korea’s Endless Tears الحلقة ٨٧

At the heart of this image: women in tears, a smiling Kim Jong-un, and the joy of sporting triumph. But this snapshot of the North Korean women’s football team celebrating victory in the Asian Champions League is, above all, a striking example of how sporting emotion can be harnessed for propaganda.

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Lula Works Out His Re-Election Bid الحلقة ٨٨

Brazilian President Lula, dressed in shorts and a tank top, is filmed by his wife during an early-morning workout. By livestreaming himself exercising on Instagram, the Brazilian president is seeking to rejuvenate his image and project an energetic, determined persona.

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Paul Watson: The Risky Tactic of Ramming الحلقة ٨٩

Sea Shepherd France and the Captain Paul Watson Foundation use a shocking video to denounce krill fishing. Drawing on pirate imagery, the NGOs employ a familiar communication strategy: provocation to capture public attention.

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Defying Vertigo: Fear as Spectacle الحلقة ٩٠

On January 25, 2026, American free solo climber Alex Honnold scaled Taiwan’s 508-meter Taipei 101 without safety equipment. Beyond the feat, the climb was conceived from the outset as a highly spectacular Netflix streaming event.

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Keir Starmer and the cursed back-seat photo الحلقة ٩١

Taken on February 9, 2026, the viral image of the British prime minister looking defeated from the back seat of his car invites us to examine how press photography shapes our view of political power.

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Russia's *Immortal Regiment* as a Propaganda Tool الحلقة ٩٢

The 'Immortal Regiment' memorial march has been used by the Kremlin for propaganda. This photo shows a portrait of a recently killed Russian soldier alongside those of World War II veterans, linking today's war in Ukraine to Russia’s narrative of national greatness.

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Marching Zulu Warriors - Tradition Used to Fuel Xenophobia الحلقة ٩٣

Few things are more intimidating than a martial procession of warriors. A short TikTok video captures such a spectacle at an anti-immigration protest in South Africa, where Zulu warrior imagery is used in a context of growing hostility toward migrants.

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How Poland Is Preparing for War الحلقة ٩٤

On August 15, 2026, Poland’s Armed Forces Day featured an impressive military parade broadcast live on TVP. The show of military strength reflects Poland’s preparations for the possibility of a Russian attack.

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Nepal Floods: Where Does Our Morbid Fascination Come From? الحلقة ٩٥

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Do You Have to Make French Fries to Get Elected? الحلقة ٩٦

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FLNC: The Ritual of a Secret Press Conference الحلقة ٩٧

In early August 2026, Corsican separatists of the FLNC held an unusual press conference: armed and masked, they drew on the highly codified imagery of underground organizations. A staged display designed to project a threatening image.

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Israel: Ben-Gvir's Far Right Spectacle الحلقة ٩٨

Activists from the Global Sumud flotilla humiliated by the IDF. Posted in May 2026 on X by Itamar Ben Gvir, Israel’s Minister of National Security, this video is emblematic of the aggressive and spectacular nature of the Israeli far right’s political messaging.

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When Explorers Turn Science Into a Spectacle الحلقة ٩٩

Heading to the South Pole, explorer Matthieu Tordeur traveled to Antarctica with a team to study the ice sheet. Through striking images, he aims to make science more visible and spark public curiosity - but at the risk of turning scientific research into a spectacle.

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Hunting Migrants: Video Games from the White House الحلقة ١٠٠

On September 3, 2026, the White House launched retro-style video games, including a Snake-inspired game in which players catch migrants. The controversial imagery reflects the Trump administration’s communication strategy.

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The Milky Way - Race for the Perfect Image الحلقة ١٠١

Captured by the European Space Agency’s Euclid telescope, this unprecedented image of our galaxy features 60 million stars and 6 billion pixels. Beyond its technical achievement, it reflects the competition between space agencies for public attention.

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Iran: Why Target Donald Trump’s Son? الحلقة ١٠٢

Broadcast on Iranian state television and shared on social media, a video purports to show how to approach and kill Donald Trump’s youngest son. It comes amid escalating Iranian threats against the United States and a climate of retaliation.

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Why Is the Confederate Flag Making a Comeback? الحلقة ١٠٣

Masked men march in formation behind the Confederate flag, once associated with the slaveholding South during the American Civil War. Over time, the emblem has also become a recognizable symbol of the American far right.

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Road Trip Reality TV - Trump’s Transportation Secretary Tours the US الحلقة ١٠٤

Sean Duffy turns his cross-country journey into a multi-episode YouTube reality show, blending politics and entertainment in a style increasingly associated with the MAGA movement.

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The Statue of Liberty - Symbol of the American Dream الحلقة ١٠٥

Featured on the cover of Time magazine on July 6, 2026, the Statue of Liberty is reimagined by Shepard Fairey, a street artist and outspoken Trump critic, as a contemporary and deeply human symbol of American ideals.

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The Strategic Use of Images of Migrant Boats الحلقة ١٠٦

Scenes of panic, tear gas and a damaged inflatable boat appear in a video released not by an NGO denouncing border violence, but by the British government itself, showing the interception of a migrant boat in the English Channel.