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While we consider the previous year, a curated list of remarkable in-depth articles shines. Such narratives probe multifaceted subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.

The Enigmatic Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

An author became known in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The subsequent bitter argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.

A British Cult That Operated in the Open

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights

Numerous voters hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.

Challenging a Nation's Myth

A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?

The Man Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Stains

From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging times, families rely on him to bring back normalcy.

Can an Iconic Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Burdened by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?

More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment solution – until possibly now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics

A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest echelons of the state.

The English Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.

A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital

An extremely rich country has transformed into a major player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?

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

Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story

How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?

The End of a Major Aid Agency: Far From Universal Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the events is still somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Attention Age

He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge sums of money to lucky participants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the reality that their home may soon be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?

One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness

As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Defection

In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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