While we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles emerges. Such accounts delve into complex subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of what happened is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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