As we look back on the previous year, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. These narratives explore complex themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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