A Finest Long-Form Articles of the Year: An Collection of Profound Narratives
As we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable long-form pieces shines. These accounts probe complex themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a key query: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path to escape prison was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent bitter controversy has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Record on International Law
Numerous voters expected that the prime minister would restore the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses thorny questions: Is she truly changed, and is the filmmaker's own intentions?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest hours, people turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Iconic Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by restitution claims, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world stage, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the events is still partially unclear.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life could improve. I was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.
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