While we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding long-form stories shines. These narratives probe multifaceted topics ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal journeys.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of books. It poses a pressing query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Bitter Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest times, people depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – until possibly now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become wary.
The Small State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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