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While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form articles stands out. Such narratives delve into intricate subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to deeply personal stories.

A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on authoritarianism. Although several of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pressing query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?

Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict

The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now cost him his life.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The finding of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally rewriting the history of our human race. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The British Sect That Hid in the Open

One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of mistreatment it had committed.

A Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights

Many supporters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been notably inconsistent.

Breaking a Nation's Self-Image

A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the filmmaker's true methods?

A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their most challenging times, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.

Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Extreme Condition

Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until possibly now.

A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest levels of government.

The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret

With his keen mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.

A Tiny State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub

An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major player on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?

A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle

Deeply disliked at home, President Macron thrives on the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the fray.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn baby?

The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Far From Widespread Regret

When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

A Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When details about a scientific study in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply very savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde brilliance?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas

With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life might turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he could possess the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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