Upon consider the past year, a selection of outstanding long-form articles shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – up until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this ambitious project?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation might improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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