Upon look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. Such accounts explore intricate subjects including political machinations and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.
The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the history of our human race. Yet, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting heated scholarly debate has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A film featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person truly changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an consistent medical solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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