While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. Such narratives delve into complex themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Man Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the events is still partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then believed his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, 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 global AI race.
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