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Upon consider the past year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth articles shines. These pieces delve into complex topics from political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly human journeys.

A Enigmatic Writer and the Conscience of a Country

Victor Pelevin became known in the post-Soviet era with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This raises a key query: Has the author become an defender for the establishment?

Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War

The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still cost him his life.

The Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings

The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was heralded as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.

The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

Philippa Barnes was only a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling scale of abuse it had perpetrated.

A Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law

Numerous followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A film following a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, individuals depend on him to restore peace.

Will an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its legacy?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical end – until perhaps now.

The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A militant extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.

The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side

With his keen mind and sterling credentials, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become suspicious.

A Tiny State That Became the Global Mediation Hub

An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a key player on the world stage, working to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unexpected.

A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full story of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.

A "Master" of the Online Economy

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?

One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Destitution

As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was sadly mistaken.

The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Defection

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.

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