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Kirkuk's only metal band are defying ISIS in Iraq
Death and metal in a divided state — Forged in the crucible of oil-rich and conflict-ridden Kirkuk, the story of Iraqi band Dark Phantom is pure metal. But in a city littered with Isis sleeper cells, going underground is no affectation. It’s a means of survival.
Written by: Campbell MacDiarmid
The tortured adolescent hope of Daniel Clowes
The genius behind Ghost World is back — Best known for generation-defining works like Ghost World, Art School Confidential and Pussey!, Daniel Clowes has now returned with time-travel thriller Patience. But while it might seem like a radical departure into a new genre, youthful pain and anxiety remains at its heart.
Written by: Adam White
Dos jovenes Cubanos, y sus grandes sueños de patinar
El precio de sueños grandes — Para ser un skater en Cuba, necesita imaginación. A causa de las embargos comerciales, no hay tablas decentes ni materiales. Este es la cuenta de dos skaters con lo mismo sueño.
Written by: Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez / Juan Cruz Rodriguez
The story of two young Cuban skaters with one shared dream
Skating, for which you need so little, can sometimes cost a lot — To be a skater in Cuba requires imagination - trade embargoes mean boards and materials are scarce. This is the story of two skaters, Yojani and Raciel, who shared the same dream of making it big.
Written by: Carlos Álvarez Rodríguez / Juan Cruz Rodriguez
British prisons are becoming increasingly more violent
An increase of 207% since 2012 — In a culture of systemic overcrowding, job cuts and ever-increasing numbers of prisoners, violent altercations are becoming a familiar sight in jails across the UK. "Wholesale reform is needed," experts have warned.
Written by: Adam White
Life in landfill - the Cuban poverty hidden from sight
Cuba may boast free education and world-class healthcare, but for those living in abject poverty life is hard, and thawing relations with the U.S. offer those who are most desperate little hope.
Written by: Theo McInnes
The 15-year-old activist who's suing the US government for destroying his and your future
Meet the Earth Guardians — Xiuhtezcatl Roske-Martinez has been championing the protection of the environment since he was 6 years old. He's also spoken in front of the United Nations, and is one of 21 youths suing the US government for failing to protect future generations from the devastating effects of climate change. Now he's leading a collective of millennial activists determined to save the planet before it's too late.
Written by: Adam White
Everyday Britain, through the eyes of international photographers
Strange and Familiar — Upending British clichés and finding gold among the stuff we often consider banal, Strange and Familiar is a Martin Parr-curated exhibit showcasing the best of British by those who have decided to make it home.
Written by: Adam White
Five songs of underrated genius, as championed by Lust for Youth
Under the Influence — Danish synth-pop trio Lust for Youth have reached a turning point in their career, letting their melodies and lyricism emerge from the darkness of previous albums. Here they select a handful of cutting-edge productions that have inspired them in one way or another.
Written by: Cian Traynor
Cubans are online and hustling despite restrictions and censorship
Finding imaginative ways to get online — Access to the internet in Cuba is heavily restricted, and not available in people's homes. Zenaida, however, found an imaginative way to get online, and then she started hustling.
Written by: Catherine Hickey
