Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles shines. Such pieces delve into complex topics from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. It raises a pressing query: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major actor on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his situation could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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