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While we consider the past year, a curated list of exceptional feature-length articles emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.

The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation

An author became known in the nineties with scathing critiques on autocratic rule. Although numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he continues to move millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an defender for the establishment?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Horrific Civil War

The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only route to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.

The Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The unearthing of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing scale of mistreatment it had carried out.

A Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law

Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.

Shattering a Country's Myth

A documentary following a repentant master criminal as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the filmmaker's true intentions?

The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes

From crime scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to bring back peace.

Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Condition

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – until perhaps now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government

A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the uppermost levels of the state.

The English Professional With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to become uneasy.

A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Capital

An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the international scene, working to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented project?

An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader relishes the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story

What led to the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old baby?

The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning

When actions were made to wind down a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.

A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the sixties came to light, there was widespread shock. But the exact nature of the events is still partially unclear.

A "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to go?

A Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might improve. I was tragically misplaced.

A Global AI Race and a Key Move

In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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