Upon look back on the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such narratives explore intricate subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal journeys.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has he become an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – up until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of the procedures is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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