While we look back on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles stands out. These pieces probe complex themes ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. Whereas many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
A Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises thorny questions: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the key to who prevails in the global AI race.
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