Upon reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding long-form articles emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move millions of books. This poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.
The Fierce Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. But, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical remedy – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a key player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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