As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles shines. Such accounts delve into intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of the events is still partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their home may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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