Upon look back on the past year, a selection of outstanding in-depth articles emerges. Such pieces probe intricate topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing query: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a significant player on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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