Upon reflect on the past year, a selection of outstanding in-depth articles stands out. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of books. This prompts a pressing question: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the very highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key actor on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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