Upon consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form articles emerges. These narratives probe intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families turn to him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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