Upon consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories emerges. These accounts probe multifaceted themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still sell millions of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording raises complex questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly rich country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the precise truth of the events remains partially unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their home may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?
One Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life could turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to who wins the global AI race.
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