Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. These accounts delve into complex subjects from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of copies. It poses a pressing question: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the story of our species. But, not everyone was convinced. The resulting bitter controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights
Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become wary.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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