A Best Long-Form Articles of the Year: An Collection of Thought-Provoking Journalism
Upon reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such pieces delve into multifaceted themes including political intrigue and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
The Mysterious Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp commentaries on autocratic rule. While many of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. This raises a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the regime military. After fourteen long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could still put him in mortal danger.
The Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the history of our species. But, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting bitter argument has dominated the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many voters hoped that the prime minister would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the filmmaker's true motives?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their stickiest hours, people rely on him to restore normalcy.
Can an Iconic Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an consistent medical remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings influence the highest levels of government.
An British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
A Tiny State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a major actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.
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 killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on South Asian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise truth of the events remains somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might turn around. I was tragically mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could hold the secret to who prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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