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As we look back on the past year, a assortment of outstanding in-depth articles shines. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes including geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly human sagas.

The Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with biting commentaries on power. Although several of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the country, he still move millions of books. This raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an supporter for the establishment?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War

The account of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still cost him his life.

A Fierce Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically rewriting the history of our species. However, not everyone was convinced. The subsequent intense controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.

A UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open

One woman was only a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.

The Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights

Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.

Shattering a Nation's Myth

A film tracking a repentant fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks thorny questions: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's own motives?

The Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.

Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by debates over its collection, strained funding and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?

More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy

Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.

The Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Government

A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the very highest echelons of the state.

The English Professional With a Crooked Side

With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to become suspicious.

A Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub

An astonishingly wealthy country has risen as a major player on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?

A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world arena, where he projects himself as the leader most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

The End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret

When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women

When details about a medical study in the 1960s became public, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the procedures is still partially unclear.

A "Genius" of the Attention Economy

He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to go?

One Sorrowful Case of Youth Destitution

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still believed his life could improve. I was tragically wrong.

A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the answers to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.

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