Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of outstanding long-form stories emerges. These accounts probe complex topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting heated argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, people turn to him to restore order.
Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective medical remedy – until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get wary.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has transformed into a significant actor on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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