While we reflect on the past year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such pieces explore multifaceted subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the history of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions 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 betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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