As we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pertinent query: Has the author become an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich country has become a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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