While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles shines. These narratives explore complex topics ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has the author turned into an defender for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our species. Yet, a faction was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the full nature of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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