Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. These accounts explore intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp commentaries on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as radically changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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