As we consider the year gone by, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. Such accounts probe multifaceted subjects including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. Whereas numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the story of our species. However, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own methods?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the very highest levels of government.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the events is still partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life might improve. I was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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