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Upon look back on the past year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length articles emerges. Such narratives delve into intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.

A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist became known in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. While several of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It poses a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now cost him his life.

A Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.

The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

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

The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably mixed.

Shattering a Country's Identity

A film tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses difficult questions: Is she truly reformed, and is the director's own motives?

The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Stains

From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back order.

Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Government

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas influence the uppermost echelons of government.

An British Gentleman With a Crooked Side

With his sharp mind and sterling background, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they began to become wary.

A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Capital

An incredibly rich country has risen as a key force on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious project?

An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle

Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case

How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Women

When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still partially contested.

A "Master" of the Online Economy

He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

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

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move

In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.

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