While we look back on the past year, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a key question: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting intense argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of exploitation it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely rich country has become a major force on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of the events remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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