Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles stands out. These narratives probe intricate topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
The Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It poses a key query: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely rewriting the story of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the director's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent medical solution – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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