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Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth pieces shines. These accounts delve into intricate subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal stories.

A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It prompts a key query: Has the author become an defender for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War

The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the government military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.

A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.

The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law

Many voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.

Challenging a Nation's Myth

A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – until potentially now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of government.

An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.

The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a major force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?

An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry

Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?

The End of a Major Development 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 ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.

A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers

When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of what happened remains somewhat unclear.

A "Genius" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to relocate?

One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness

When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could improve. I was sadly misplaced.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.

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