While we consider the previous year, a selection of remarkable long-form stories emerges. Such accounts probe intricate subjects including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author became known in the nineties with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer peers have faced suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. Following fourteen long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Ancient Origins
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the narrative of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the shocking breadth of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. However, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras raises complex queries: Is this person genuinely reformed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest moments, people rely on him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it repair its legacy?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective medical remedy – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless background, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get wary.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a key force on the world stage, striving to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the possibility that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. That hope was sadly wrong.
A Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to China. Today, he may possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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