Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such pieces explore intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of books. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she really changed, and is the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment solution – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy country has become a significant actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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