While we look back on the previous year, a curated list of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. Such narratives delve into multifaceted themes from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on power. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still move millions of copies. This prompts a key question: Has he turned into an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might still get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the story of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of exploitation it had carried out.
The Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous followers anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, families rely on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and sterling background, it's little wonder that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly rich country has transformed into a key force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Far From Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.
A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of what happened is still somewhat contested.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days underground – and distributed enormous sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
A Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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