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Activism

The A-list celebrities and their terrorist, dictator and druglord superfans

Iron fisted obsessions — Mexico's most-wanted drug kingpin El Chapo blew his cover flirting with a telenovela starlet. But he joins a long list of murderous psychopaths - from Osama bin Laden to Kim Jong Il - with an embarrassing celebrity obsession.

Written by: Adam White

Culture

Video: The man who brought the internet to remote Nepal

Connecting the world, DIY-style — Hiking for Emails tells the story of Mahabir Pun, a Nepalese man who for six years trekked a two-day hike to the nearest village in order to check his emails. Realising there must be a simpler way to access the Internet, Mahabir began an incredible quest to bring the web to his remote community.

Written by: Adam White

Culture

Radical counterculture and the artist you haven't heard of

"When words fail, use your teeth!" — Two new London exhibits showcase the work of British counterculture pioneer Jeff Keen, whose experimental short films meshed animation, culture, poetry and noise.

Written by: Adam White

Activism

How government-backed, billion-dollar lotteries exploit those most in need

Big money, bigger crisis — Some call it the "stupidity tax", others a waste of time. For many poor, addicted Americans, the lottery is a matter of necessity, even while it's costing them billions of dollars each year.

Written by: Adam White

Culture

Video: Pre-teen dance troupe perform pro-Trump jingle at Florida rally

Satirical gold — With choreography supplied by everyone's embarrassing mother, kid performers USA Freedom Kids sing and dance their own Donald Trump theme song at a Republican rally. Few could doubt their commitment to Sparkle Motion.

Written by: Adam White

Activism

The feminist activists sparking a new wave of radical protest

Fighting to end violence against women — Whether it's Sisters Uncut or the photographers turning acts of domestic violence into inspirational art, activists are discovering innovative means to promote social change.

Written by: Adam White

Photography

In Pictures: The hidden communities of remote Vietnam

The cultures left out of the travel brochures — After quitting his job and settling in Vietnam, the photographer Réhahn set about documenting the nation's 56 different ethnic groups. Four years later, his resulting work has formed a striking new photo book.

Written by: Adam White

Photography

Video: War photographers reveal the long-term trauma of their difficult profession

"A death unrecorded is a death forgotten." — A six-part short film series explores the long-term psychological effects of documenting moments of conflict, from the civil war in Syria to domestic violence in New York.

Written by: Adam White

Music

The man fighting to save UK music venues and the culture created within their walls

Interview: Music Venue Trust — Grassroots music venues are closing at a rapid rate across the country, everywhere from central London to sleepy Norfolk. Huck speaks to Mark Davyd, chairman of the Music Venue Trust, about the continued fight to curb the crisis and save alternative culture at large.

Written by: Adam White

Music

A personal tribute to David Bowie, who was the sound of my childhood

A vast and unparalleled legacy — I grew up accompanied by David Bowie's ever-shifting, transformative music. So did my parents. As he succumbs to cancer at 69, it's time to take a look back at his life, legacy and cultural power.

Written by: Adam White

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