While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles stands out. These narratives probe intricate subjects ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move millions of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Record on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses complex questions: Is she really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious role?
An Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full nature of the events remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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