As we reflect on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding in-depth pieces emerges. These narratives probe intricate themes from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of books. This raises a key question: Has he evolved into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was hailed as radically changing the narrative of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had committed.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Country's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the very highest levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant mind and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant player on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat unclear.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International AI Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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