While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable long-form articles stands out. These accounts delve into intricate subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It prompts a pressing query: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our species. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the reality that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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