As we consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts delve into multifaceted themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has become a key player on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the precise truth of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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