Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles shines. These accounts probe complex subjects ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly human sagas.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It prompts a key question: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex queries: Is she really a new person, and is the director's own motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical end – up until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen intellect and sterling credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to get wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
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 partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation might change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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