Upon look back on the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth stories shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It raises a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still get him killed.
A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the story of our human race. But, not everyone was in agreement. The ensuing heated controversy has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Curious Stance on International Law
Many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the director's own methods?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and restored – it all. In their darkest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical end – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.
A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has become a major force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was far from unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat unclear.
The "Master" of the Online Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or acts of artistic genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. That hope was sadly wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the secret to who wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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