While we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable long-form articles stands out. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Mysterious Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of copies. It poses a key query: Has he turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only path to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to restore order.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical solution – until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An extremely rich country has become a major force on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of what happened is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his life could improve. I was tragically mistaken.
The International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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