In-depth features, explainers, profiles and long-form journalism from Insight Britain.
A boxer who never lost a professional fight, earned over a billion dollars, and still can’t decide if he’s truly retired — Floyd Mayweather’s career is a string of contradictions that made him one of the most fascinating figures in sports. This dossier separates the verified facts from the disputed claims, giving you the real … Read more
There’s a certain kind of fame that comes from swapping a football pitch for a sun-drenched Spanish villa, and Scott Van-Der-Sluis has lived both sides of it. This article looks at where the 25-year-old Welsh goalkeeper stands today – navigating free agency in football while maintaining a very public profile from reality TV. Age: 25 … Read more
Aretha Franklin’s voice was the soundtrack of a generation, but behind the Queen of Soul’s iconic gospel and R&B hits was a life marked by early trauma and private struggles. From losing her mother at age 10 to becoming a mother herself at 12, Franklin’s personal story is as dramatic as any song she recorded. … Read more
Ask a casual darts fan who’s been following the PDC circuit in 2025 and 2026, and they’ll likely bring up the same name: Gian van Veen, the towering Dutch talent who has surged to world number two. But beyond the back-to-back youth titles and a first European Championship, a couple of questions keep popping up … Read more
There’s something about a Roald Dahl book that stays with you long after the last page — the sly grin, the unexpected cruelty, the sudden magic. A former fighter pilot who turned childhood tragedy into wildly inventive stories, Dahl crafted classics that feel both comforting and dangerous. Children’s novels: 17 · Best-known book: Charlie and … Read more
It’s easy to recognize Adam Levine’s voice, but the man behind the microphone has a life that’s more than just hit singles. The Maroon 5 frontman has been married to model Behati Prinsloo since 2014, has two daughters, and spent 16 seasons coaching on The Voice — yet public curiosity about his health, his marriage, … Read more
There are few coming-of-age stories that hit quite like My Mad Fat Diary, and at its heart was a Scottish actress who made Rae Earl feel like a real person you could actually know. Sharon Rooney brought raw honesty to that role, then quietly built a career that led her straight into the biggest film … Read more
Few pop groups of the late 2000s captured the British public quite like JLS, and Marvin Humes was a core part of that story. Now, a decade and a half later, he’s carved out a second act as a Radio 1 DJ and TV host, all while raising a young family with his wife Rochelle. … Read more
Most football fans remember David Seaman for his ponytail and that iconic save against Sheffield United in the 2003 FA Cup semi-final, but what happens when the gloves come off for good? Here is a look at where the Arsenal and England legend is now — from his goalkeeping coaching role to his health, family … Read more
When you hear the name Curtis Sliwa, you probably picture a red beret long before you picture a ballot box. That’s because, for more than four decades, Sliwa has been one of New York City’s most recognizable street-level activists — first as the founder of the Guardian Angels in 1979, and later as a conservative … Read more