While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles shines. These accounts probe multifaceted themes ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the nineties with biting satires on power. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It raises a key question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the story of our species. But, not everyone was persuaded. The ensuing bitter argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to restore order.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest levels of government.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
A Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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