While we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing question: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording raises complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a significant player on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life could improve. I was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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