Upon look back on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. Such narratives probe intricate subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing heated argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she really changed, and what are the director's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge sums of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Key Move
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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