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While we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles emerges. These narratives explore intricate subjects ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human journeys.

A Enigmatic Author and the Conscience of a Country

An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. This raises a pressing query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still cost him his life.

The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.

A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had committed.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law

Many voters hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises thorny questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the director's own motives?

A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Stains

From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest times, families turn to him to restore peace.

Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Burdened by debates over its collection, difficult finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – up until perhaps now.

The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of government.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.

A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center

An incredibly rich country has risen as a significant player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?

A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.

During the Trial of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning

When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women

When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?

A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life could change for the better. That hope was devastatingly wrong.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection

In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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