While we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. It poses a key query: Has the author turned into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might now get him killed.
The Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had committed.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective medical end – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise truth of what happened remains somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the reality that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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