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Upon consider the previous year, a assortment of remarkable in-depth stories emerges. These accounts delve into multifaceted themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.

A Enigmatic Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation

Victor Pelevin became known in the nineties with biting critiques on autocratic rule. While several of his writer peers have faced censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. This poses a pressing question: Has he turned into an apologist for the regime?

Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.

A Bitter Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins

The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the story of our species. However, a faction was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.

The UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the appalling scale of abuse it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights

A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.

Challenging a Nation's Self-Image

A film featuring a repentant con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with covert recording asks difficult queries: Is she genuinely reformed, and is the filmmaker's own motives?

The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, people depend on him to bring back peace.

Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Severe Condition

Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.

The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings shape the very highest levels of the state.

An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret

With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to become wary.

The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Mediation Center

An incredibly wealthy country has risen as a key actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this ambitious endeavor?

A Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry

Deeply disliked at home, the French leader thrives on the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.

Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Aid Agency: Far From Widespread Regret

When actions were made to dismantle a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking Mid-Century Study on South Asian Mothers

When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread outrage. But the full nature of what happened remains somewhat unclear.

A "Genius" of the Online Economy

He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of daring brilliance?

Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.

The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Move

In 2020, after spending decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.

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