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Upon look back on the past year, a selection of exceptional in-depth articles stands out. These pieces delve into multifaceted themes from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to deeply human journeys.

A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country

A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with biting satires on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his literary peers have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?

Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole way out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.

A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was hailed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.

The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open

One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights

Many followers hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's dedication to human rights. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.

Shattering a Nation's Myth

A film following a remorseful fraudster as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?

The Man Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Scenes

From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their stickiest times, individuals rely on him to restore normalcy.

Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?

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

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment remedy – until possibly now.

The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of government.

An English Professional With a Dishonest Side

With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Then they began to become uneasy.

A Small Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center

An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

A Inside View at a President Preparing for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story

What led to the child 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 Organization: Not Widespread Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the exact nature of the events remains partially unclear.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy

He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?

Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

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

A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still thought his life might improve. I was tragically misplaced.

The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move

In 2020, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the key to which nation wins the global AI race.

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