While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles shines. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This raises a key query: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film following a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical solution – up until possibly now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich country has become a significant force on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. I was sadly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
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 key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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