As we reflect on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives probe multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. While many of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent medical end – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the events is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his life might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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