Upon look back on the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These accounts explore multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long 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 discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did 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 infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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