A Best Feature Articles of the Year: An Collection of Compelling Narratives
As we reflect on the previous year, a curated list of exceptional in-depth stories shines. These accounts probe intricate topics ranging from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal stories.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers might still cost him his life.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The resulting heated argument has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
A great many voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and is the director's true motives?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, people depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, difficult funding and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a major force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented project?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was far from unforeseen.
The Shocking 1960s Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread outrage. But the exact truth of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of daring genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The International AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he might hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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