As we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles stands out. Such narratives delve into complex subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only way out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. But, a faction was persuaded. The resulting heated argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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