As we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles shines. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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