1843 magazine
Heritage
The destructive quest for the buried treasure of the Armenians
Thousands of Turks are destroying their country’s heritage in the hunt for gold
Horn of Africa
Inside Somaliland, the state eager to become the world’s next country
As it chases recognition, an uprising in the east has challenged its authority
Paralympics
“I use anti-tank mines for weightlifting”: meet Ukraine’s Paralympians
The war-wounded join forces with soldiers on leave in the pursuit of sporting success
American election
Kamala Harris is running on vibes
Delegates at the DNC can’t agree whether she is moderate or progressive. They’re just relieved she’s not Biden
Football
The strange case of the disappearing football team
Nine young men left Ivory Coast to play professional football in Europe. They ended up in the surreal world of Transnistria
Afghanistan
How I became the Taliban’s portrait artist
Afghanistan’s new rulers threatened to execute a British journalist. Then they found out he could draw
Belgrade
“In Moscow I live like a king”: why Russian exiles return
Two friends fled Putin’s mobilisation. What made one go back?
Entertainment
How to get rich (Taylor’s version)
Think you know the story of how Taylor Swift took on the music industry? The reality is more complicated
Cyber-security
Secrets of a ransomware negotiator
When the gangs of the dark web come, most people panic. This man runs rings around them
Desert island risks
The cruise that will get you chased by the Chinese coastguard
China is bullying its rivals in the South China Sea. For some tourists, that makes it a perfect holiday destination
Israel/Palestine
Marwan Barghouti, the world’s most important prisoner
There’s one Palestinian who could help end the conflict. He’s in an Israeli jail
Election 2024
How the Proud Boys are prepping for a second Trump term
They led the charge on the Capitol. What next?