While we consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding long-form articles stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted subjects from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp critiques on power. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This prompts a key question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his sole way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might still cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the history of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of what happened is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered enormous sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching 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 be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation might improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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