As we consider the previous year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These pieces probe multifaceted themes including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of prison was to join the government forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Cult That Operated 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 uncover the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person truly a new person, and is the director's own methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the very highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key player on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation could improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he might hold the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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