While we consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles stands out. These pieces delve into intricate topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a key question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the story of our species. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
The Small State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the procedures remains partially contested.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life might turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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