The Top Feature Stories of the Year: A Collection of Profound Journalism
While we look back on the year gone by, a curated list of outstanding in-depth stories emerges. These accounts probe complex subjects including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing critiques on power. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pressing query: Has he become an apologist for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The story of a young man, who at 18 was informed that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing intense argument has dominated the careers of researchers ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped uncover the appalling extent of exploitation it had perpetrated.
A Statesman's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous followers expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film featuring a repentant master criminal as she records corrupt clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she really a new person, and is the director's true intentions?
The Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, people depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – until possibly now.
The Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest echelons of government.
The English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they started to get wary.
A Small State That Emerged as the Global Mediation Hub
An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
An Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the events is still partially shrouded.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global AI race.
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