As we reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such pieces delve into intricate themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the history of our species. But, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny questions: Is she really changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has risen as a key actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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