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Upon look back on the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length articles stands out. These pieces explore intricate themes including political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal stories.

A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War

The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could now get him killed.

The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The British Cult That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had carried out.

The Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law

A great many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks complex queries: Is she really a new person, and is the director's true intentions?

The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Stains

From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to restore normalcy.

Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical end – up until potentially now.

A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the uppermost levels of the state.

An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get uneasy.

The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?

An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?

The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning

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 unexpected.

The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the events remains partially contested.

A "Genius" of the Online Economy

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and showered vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?

Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?

One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution

When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation could improve. I was sadly mistaken.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move

In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could possess the answers to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.

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