As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
An author became known in the 1990s with sharp critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he still move millions of books. This prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still get him killed.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the history of our human race. But, a faction was convinced. The resulting intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, families depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment solution – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of the events remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation might improve. I was sadly wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he may hold the answers to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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