While we consider the previous year, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories emerges. These narratives explore complex subjects including political intrigue and historical revelations to profoundly human sagas.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his literary peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This prompts a pertinent question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following 14 years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically re-writing the history of our human race. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped reveal the shocking scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A documentary featuring a remorseful con artist as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is she truly a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by debates over its collection, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – until perhaps now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get uneasy.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely rich country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. What are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and showered vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then thought his life could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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