Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles emerges. These pieces probe intricate topics including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing query: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is this person truly reformed, and is the director's true motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the full nature of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his life might turn around. I was sadly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to which nation wins the global AI race.
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