As we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth articles shines. These accounts explore intricate subjects from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a key query: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film following a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of what happened remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation could improve. I was devastatingly misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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