As we consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting heated controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Hid 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 expose the appalling breadth of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical end – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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