As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. Such accounts explore intricate topics including political machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While many of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
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 shocking breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises thorny queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Iconic Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of government.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a major player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation could improve. I was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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