Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional long-form stories stands out. These accounts delve into intricate subjects from geopolitical intrigue and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist became known in the nineties with scathing satires on power. Whereas numerous of his writer peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent query: Has the author evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Fierce Dispute Over Humanity's Earliest Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as fundamentally changing the history of our human race. However, a faction was persuaded. The subsequent bitter argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking scale of exploitation it had carried out.
A Leader's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous supporters expected that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the Britain's dedication to human rights. However, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.
Challenging a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult queries: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical end – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology shape the very highest levels of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
The Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered enormous amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their homeland may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still hoped his life could change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might hold the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
The best stories
