While we look back on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth stories shines. Such accounts probe intricate themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply personal journeys.
The Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While several of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author become an supporter for the establishment?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers may still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing extent of abuse it had committed.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. But, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A film tracking a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording raises difficult queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Legacy of Extremism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the very highest levels of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a major force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the precise story of what happened remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life could change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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