Upon consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth pieces stands out. Such accounts delve into multifaceted themes including geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she records unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment end – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the exact truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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