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Upon look back on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles stands out. These accounts explore multifaceted themes including geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal sagas.

The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Country

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Brutal Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Dispute Over Our Ancient Origins

The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Hid in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing breadth of abuse it had committed.

A Leader's Unexpected Record on International Law

A great many followers hoped that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably ambiguous.

Shattering a Country's Identity

A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks thorny queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?

The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to restore peace.

Will an Famous Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?

More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment solution – until perhaps now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the very highest echelons of government.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret

With his keen intellect and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.

The Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Hub

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are behind this ambitious endeavor?

An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for Global Battle

Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret

When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women

When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the precise nature of the procedures remains somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Online Age

He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the reality that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?

A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness

When I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still believed his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.

A International AI Competition and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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