As we consider the previous year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These accounts delve into complex topics from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she really changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging times, people depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become wary.
The Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside 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, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could improve. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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