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As we reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.

The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country

A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. It raises a pressing query: Has he become an defender for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.

The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. But, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight

One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.

A Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law

A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.

Breaking a Country's Myth

A documentary featuring a remorseful master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the director's true intentions?

The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals depend on him to restore normalcy.

Can an Renowned Museum Weather an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical end – up until possibly now.

The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings influence the highest echelons of the state.

The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his keen mind and flawless background, it's understandable that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Until they started to become wary.

A Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital

An incredibly wealthy country has transformed into a major force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?

An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle

Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn infant?

The Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Not Widespread Mourning

When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the full nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.

The "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean

With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to go?

A Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness

When I met Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life could turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.

A International AI Race and a Pivotal Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.

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