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Upon look back on the previous year, a selection of outstanding in-depth articles shines. Such accounts explore intricate topics including geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.

A Enigmatic Writer and the Soul of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with biting satires on authoritarianism. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an defender for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.

The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Origins

The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the history of our species. Yet, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent intense scholarly debate has consumed the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight

One woman was only a young girl when her family joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.

The Statesman's Unexpected Record on Human Rights

Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A documentary following a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with covert recording poses thorny queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's own motives?

A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Scenes

From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, people turn to him to restore normalcy.

Will an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?

More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy

Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable treatment solution – up until perhaps now.

A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas influence the uppermost levels of government.

An English Professional With a Fraudulent Secret

With his keen intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their wealth. Then they started to get uneasy.

A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Hub

An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the international scene, working to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented role?

A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for International Battle

Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he positions himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Trial of a Tragic Case

What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?

An End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning

When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.

The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the exact truth of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.

A "Genius" of the Online Age

He's spent a full day in slime, two days buried alive – and showered vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde brilliance?

Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Ocean

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is confronting the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical issue is: To where are they going to go?

A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution

As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

A Global AI Race and a Key Defection

In 2020, 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 wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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