While we look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles stands out. These narratives delve into complex themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author became known in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a pressing question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. Yet, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest hours, families rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to manage a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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