Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth stories shines. Such pieces probe complex themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the 1990s with biting critiques on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It poses a key question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent bitter controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film following a remorseful con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings shape the uppermost levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their wealth. Until they started to become uneasy.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the procedures remains partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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