While we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These narratives explore intricate subjects including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Mysterious Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated controversy has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent treatment end – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has become a key actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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