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Upon reflect on the past year, a curated list of outstanding feature-length articles stands out. These narratives explore multifaceted subjects from political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal sagas.

A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pertinent question: Has he turned into an defender for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our species. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing extent of abuse it had carried out.

The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law

Numerous voters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.

Shattering a Nation's Self-Image

A film following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

The Person Who Cleans Britain's Darkest Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging moments, people rely on him to restore order.

Can an Famous Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable medical remedy – up until potentially now.

A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas permeate the highest levels of the state.

The British Professional With a Crooked Secret

With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that affluent individuals entrusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get suspicious.

A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital

An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key force on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?

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

Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Story

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?

The Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.

The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the full story of what happened is still partially shrouded.

A "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and distributed vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic genius?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their homeland may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?

A Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection

In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.

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