As we look back on the past year, a selection of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pressing question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still cost him his life.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The resulting heated argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest hours, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation could improve. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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