While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These narratives explore complex topics including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a key force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious project?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the events remains partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could improve. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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