Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. Such narratives explore intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the story of our human race. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking extent of exploitation it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and what are the director's true motives?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest moments, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – until possibly now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of the events remains partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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