Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable long-form stories emerges. These accounts delve into complex topics from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole path to escape prison was to join the regime military. Following fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now get him killed.
The Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is she truly changed, and is the director's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an effective treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology influence the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and showered huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation might improve. That hope was sadly mistaken.
A International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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