Victor Pelevin made his name with his sharp satires of authoritarianism in Russia in the 90s. But while their literary peers faced censorship and fled the country, they still sell millions. Has he become a Kremlin supporter?
At the age of 18, Mustafa was told that the only way out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his past as one of Assad’s fighters may get him killed
When fossil remains were discovered in the Zurab Desert in 2001, they were hailed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. But not everyone was convinced – and the bitter argument that followed has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
Philippa Barnes was a child when her family joined Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the shocking scale of abuse
Many of his supporters hoped that the Prime Minister would restore Britain’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record last year has been surprisingly mixed
Black Swan follows a repentant master criminal as he exposes corrupt clients to hidden cameras. But has she really improved? , And is the director stuck to his guns?
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people rely on him to restore order
Beset by colonial disputes, tight finances and the discovery of a thief inside, Britain’s No. 1 museum is in deep trouble. Can it restore its reputation?
The Victorians called it ‘the dreaded vomiting of pregnancy’, but modern medicine knows no end to the torture of hyperemesis gravidarum – until now.
A violent fundamentalist and pioneer in radicalization, Mir Kahane died 35 years ago due to political exclusion. Today, his ideas influence the highest levels of government
With his brilliant mind and impeccable reputation, it was no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. then they began to doubt
This small, surprisingly prosperous country has become a major player on the world stage, trying to resolve some of the toughest conflicts. What is driving this project?
Deeply unpopular in France, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best suited to take over from Trump. Seven years after our last encounter, as he was getting ready for war, I joined him
How did an aristocrat’s daughter end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, accused of murdering their two-week-old baby?
When Donald Trump planned to dismantle USAID, many people around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, the latest betrayal was not unexpected.
When details about a scientific study became public in the 1960s, there was shock, outrage, and concern. But what actually happened?
He spent 24 hours submerged in mud, two days buried alive – and showered the lucky participants with huge amounts of cash. But are MisterBeast’s videos merely very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
With sea levels rising, much of the country’s population faces the possibility that their homes may soon cease to exist. Where are they going?
I knew he was running from something. I didn’t find out the truth until many years later
In 2020, after spending half her life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now they may hold the key to who wins the global AI race
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