Upon reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives probe intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. While many of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has taken over the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she truly changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, individuals depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent medical solution – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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