As we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form articles stands out. Such accounts explore multifaceted topics from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply human sagas.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the nineties with biting commentaries on power. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This poses a pressing query: Has he become an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The resulting intense argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Country's Identity
A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become uneasy.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant actor on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of what happened remains partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the possibility that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his situation could improve. I was sadly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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