1843 magazine
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Belgrade
“In Moscow I live like a king”: why Russian exiles return
Two friends fled Putin’s mobilisation. What made one go back?
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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
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Cyber-security
Secrets of a ransomware negotiator
When the gangs of the dark web come, most people panic. This man runs rings around them
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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
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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
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Election 2024
How the Proud Boys are prepping for a second Trump term
They led the charge on the Capitol. What next?
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American election
Donald Trump: messiah or naughty boy?
After an assassination attempt, many Republicans see their nominee as the resurrection and the life