While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth stories shines. These pieces delve into multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the shocking scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording asks thorny queries: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true intentions?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become uneasy.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain former American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might change for the better. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the secret to who wins the global AI race.
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