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While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional in-depth pieces emerges. These narratives delve into complex themes including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.

A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on power. While many of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This prompts a pressing query: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War

The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had committed.

A Leader's Curious Stance on Human Rights

Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.

Shattering a Nation's Myth

A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the director's own methods?

The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to restore order.

Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of government.

The British Professional With a Dishonest Secret

With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to become suspicious.

A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Hub

An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented role?

An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

The Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.

The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the full story of the procedures remains partially shrouded.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy

He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and distributed vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they going to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his situation might change for the better. I was tragically mistaken.

A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection

In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he could hold the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.

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