While we consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form stories shines. These narratives delve into complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This poses a pertinent query: Has the author turned into an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. However, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
A Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – it all. In their darkest moments, people depend on him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the highest echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and sterling reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny State That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant player on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
A Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the precise nature of what happened remains partially contested.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed enormous sums of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might turn around. That hope was devastatingly wrong.
The International AI Race and a Key Defection
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 could hold the key to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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