A Best Long-Form Stories of the Year: A Compendium of Profound Writing
While we reflect on the year gone by, a curated list of exceptional feature-length stories stands out. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal stories.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with biting satires on autocratic rule. Whereas several of his literary peers have encountered censorship or left the country, he still move vast numbers of books. This poses a key query: Has he evolved into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole route out of prison was to join the regime military. Following 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in 2001 was hailed as radically re-writing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped expose the appalling scale of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
A Leader's Curious Record on Human Rights
Numerous voters hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been notably ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Identity
A documentary following a remorseful con artist as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording poses difficult queries: Is she really reformed, and is the director's own methods?
A Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Darkest Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their stickiest hours, people depend on him to bring back order.
Will an Iconic Institution Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an consistent medical solution – up until potentially now.
The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the very highest echelons of the state.
The English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen intellect and flawless credentials, it's understandable that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become uneasy.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious project?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with the death of their newborn infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Unethical Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is confronting the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Childhood Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then thought his situation could turn around. That hope was tragically misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In 2020, after living decades in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the secret to who wins the worldwide AI race.
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