An article revisiting the death of Neil Heywood, the British fixer who died in a hotel room in Chongqing. The piece explores the complex political intrigue that surrounded his demise. The article is accompanied by a five part podcast (bit.ly/bbc-podcast).
The story of Marcus Robertson – a former Marine, criminal and informant, former Baptist turned imam, and leader of the Forty Thieves gang.
Paul Manafort is Donald TrumpÕs campaign chairman. This profile delves into his unusual client roster.
The story of how the body of an unidentified man came to be found on a moor in the Peak District.
Stephen Greenblatt, Professor of the Humanities at Harvard and Shakespeare scholar, examines the author’s preoccupation with politics, and more specifically with tyranny and how it comes about.
The story of Robin Williams’ last days is about his genius, friendship, family and life.
An investigation into Peter Thiel’s data mining company reveals the extent of the surveillance done by government and corporate clients using their technology.
An account of the unexplained health issues encountered by US Embassy staff in Havana, particularly those that were intelligence officers operating under diplomatic cover. The incident has had an enduring impact on America’s diplomatic capabilities in Cuba at a pivotal moment of transition.
The author relates his experience as a New York Times investigative reporter covering the War on Terror, and outlines the pressure that journalists come under from governments to censor stories and reveal sources.
A fine piece looking at the difficulties experienced by a child genius, including a financial benefactor trying to kill her mother.