As we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These accounts explore multifaceted themes ranging from political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the full truth of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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