Upon consider the previous year, a selection of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. Such pieces delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on power. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. It prompts a key question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has become a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the full truth of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the answers to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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