Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. These narratives explore intricate themes ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has dominated the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the director's own motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Stains
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – until possibly now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread 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 a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise story of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Master" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his life might turn around. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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