As we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories shines. Such accounts probe intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on power. Although several of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The resulting bitter argument has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex questions: Is she really changed, and is the director's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an consistent treatment end – until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich country has become a major actor on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the key to who wins the global AI race.
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