As we reflect on the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These accounts delve into complex themes from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he become an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our human race. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Numerous supporters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording raises complex questions: Is she really changed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?
The Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.
Will an Iconic Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical solution – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a key player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise truth of the procedures is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and showered vast amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is grappling with the reality that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The urgent question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was sadly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
The most impactful journalism
