As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length articles emerges. These accounts delve into intricate themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with sharp commentaries on power. While many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It raises a key query: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically re-writing the history of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the disturbing scale of abuse it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an effective treatment solution – up until perhaps now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious.
A Tiny State That Became the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the full nature of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days underground – and given away enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may in the near future be submerged. The pressing question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
When I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. I still hoped his situation might change for the better. That hope was tragically mistaken.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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