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venezuela

The Coltan in Your Smartphone is Financing Colombian Guerrilla Armies

A recent seizure highlights how “corrupt Colombian government officials have helped to launder Venezuelan coltan into licit supply chains in Colombia,” said one expert.
Wes Michael Tomaselli
8.25.21
Afghanistan

As Afghanistan Falls to Taliban, Chinese Entrepreneurs Are Eager to Rush In

Where the U.S. sees defeat, they see an opportunity to strike gold.
Viola Zhou
8.25.21
OnlyFans

OnlyFans Says It Will Suspend Porn Ban

The company says it will suspend its decision to ban sexually explicit content after a backlash to the initial announcement last week.
Samantha Cole
8.25.21
Afghanistan

‘The Sea Was Closed’: UK Minister Denies He Was Paddle-Boarding as Kabul Fell

Dominic Raab offered a bizarre defence from criticisms that he was on holiday while the crisis in Afghanistan unfolded.
Simon Childs
8.25.21
Policing

UK Police Are Tasering Children and Disproportionately Tasering Black People

An IOPC investigation looking at Taser use between 2015 and 2021 also found four instances where a Taser contributed to a person’s death.
Ruby Lott-Lavigna
8.25.21
Photo

Basslines, Basements and Smoking Inside: Photos from the Dawn of Dubstep

Photographer Georgina Cook was there for the genesis of south London's biggest musical export.
Emma Finamore
8.25.21
Recipe

Crispy Molten Comté Gougere Recipe 

This indulgent, savory classic French pastry is stuffed with a cheesy béchamel, then breaded and deep-fried until crispy. 
Dominique Ansel
8.25.21
free speech

Murals Mysteriously Cropping Up in Indonesia Puzzle Authorities

Free speech advocates fear the public space for voicing dissent is shrinking in the Southeast Asian nation.
Anthony Esguerra
Ikhwan Hastanto
8.25.21
Travel

How Cats Helped One Woman Travel Rent-Free

She has traveled to almost 20 cities and lived in people’s houses for free.
Koh Ewe
8.25.21
china

Half of This Boy Band’s Singers Are 7 Years Old. Is It Child Labor?

Chinese state media have called for stronger measures to crack down on underage entertainment stars.
Viola Zhou
8.25.21
police

Explosive Video Shows Police Wrapping Bag Around Suspect’s Head. He Later Died.

In the footage from Thailand, the man slumps to the ground during an interrogation.
Teirra Kamolvattanavith
8.25.21
Festivals

How to Survive a Music Festival Now You’re Old

Festivals are back. Good luck to anyone who feels like they've aged a million years during the pandemic.
Hannah Ewens
Emma Garland
Lauren O'Neill
8.25.21
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