While we consider the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles stands out. Such pieces probe complex topics from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the very highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a key force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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