An extraordinary piece of reporting. A young soldier returns from Afghanistan, deeply troubled, and commits a crime under the influence of alcohol. The piece goes deep into his life before and after his military career and his deployment abroad. http://www.bit.ly/nyt-fighter
A compellingly written look at apocalyptic thinking in the era of “late capitalism’s dimming sun” told through an examination of the Aztec civilisation’s experience of destruction – first prophesied, then actual.
Bored teenagers looking to make some extra cash have played a major part in spreading the fake news that has influenced major global events – this piece looks at how they do it.
A detailed account of how “the largest drugs bust in UK history” played out. http://www.bit.ly/wired-cocaine
The LRB dedicates a vast spread to responses to the UK’s EU referendum result. Contributors look at the issue from all sorts of angles – the greatest value perhaps lies in the interplay between the viewpoints when placed alongside each other.
The story of the mission to recover the bodies of three climbers on Mount Everest, two of whom were abandoned high up the mountain.
A look at the work of snake-handling preachers in Kentucky.
A piece examining the extent of Russian cyber warfare in the Ukraine.