Upon consider the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles shines. Such pieces explore complex themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still get him killed.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated 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 disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is this person truly a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the uppermost echelons of government.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full truth of the procedures remains partially unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their islands may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his life might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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