Hit Men Are Easy to Find in the Movies. Real Life Is Another Story.
It’s a scene as old as celluloid: a shadowy figure named Luca Brasi or John Wick or Barry Berkman lurking in the darkness, outfitted with sinister intent and nifty weapons, effortlessly committing a murder for cash, animus or cold political calculations. Whether they’re called hit men, contract killers or assassins, figures who kill for a […]
The Curse of County Mayo: The story of the 72-year-old Gaelic football hex
Mayo’s players feel the pain of another All-Ireland final defeat – this time against Dublin in 2013 Sign up for notifications to the latest Insight features via the BBC Sport app and find the most recent in the series. The mourners, dressed in black, cloaked in silence, hear it before they see it. At first, […]
Claressa Shields: The ‘loudmouth American’ with a story worth saying
Shields celebrates her homecoming victory over Maricela Cornejo in Detroit in June This article contains references to contains references to rape and child abuse. If you have been affected by any of the issues raised, visit BBC Action Line. “Dirty water ain’t gonna stop us putting on those Gucci clothes.” Claressa Shields is walking around […]