Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional in-depth stories shines. Such narratives delve into complex topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing commentaries on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It raises a pressing query: Has the author become an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers might now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically rewriting the story of our human race. Yet, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the careers of scholars ever since.
A British Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the disturbing breadth of abuse it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on Human Rights
Many followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful master criminal as she records unscrupulous clients with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by restitution claims, strained finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an effective treatment remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas permeate the uppermost levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to get suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Mediation Capital
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a President Preparing for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to deal with a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Universal Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away enormous sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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