While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth articles shines. These accounts delve into complex themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing satires on power. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of the procedures remains somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the key to who wins the global AI race.
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