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As we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These accounts delve into intricate subjects including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human stories.

A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation

An author became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still sell vast numbers of books. This poses a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War

The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route out of prison was to enlist in the government forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still cost him his life.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing heated scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.

The British Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.

A Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights

A great many voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.

Breaking a Nation's Myth

A documentary following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she truly reformed, and is the director's true intentions?

A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest hours, families rely on him to bring back order.

Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.

The Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the very highest levels of government.

An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.

A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center

An extremely rich country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this ambitious role?

A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry

Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The End of a Global Development Agency: Far From Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women

When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of what happened is still somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?

Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?

A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.

A Global AI Race and a Crucial Move

In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he may possess the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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