Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such accounts explore complex themes from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. While several of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as completely changing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing heated argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable medical solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get suspicious.
The Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a significant player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he may possess the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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