While we consider the previous year, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories emerges. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics including geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp critiques on power. Whereas many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he continues to sell millions of copies. It poses a key query: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters may now cost him his life.
A Bitter Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely changing the history of our species. But, not everyone was in agreement. The subsequent heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Cult That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. But, the track record over the first year in office has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks thorny questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the director's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an consistent treatment end – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact story of what happened remains somewhat contested.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future cease to exist. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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