While we reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These narratives probe intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling breadth of exploitation it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, families turn to him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas influence the highest echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full story of the events is still somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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