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Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.

The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?

Survival and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely re-writing the story of our species. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing heated controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.

The British Cult That Hid in the Open

Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.

The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law

A great many supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.

Challenging a Country's Self-Image

A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?

A Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, people rely on him to restore peace.

Will an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable medical end – until possibly now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics

A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.

The British Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret

With his brilliant intellect and sterling background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to get wary.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious project?

A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?

An End of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret

When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers

When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise nature of what happened is still somewhat shrouded.

The "Master" of the Attention Economy

He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?

Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean

With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his life might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.

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