Upon reflect on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives explore complex subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
An author became known in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on autocratic rule. While many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move millions of copies. This poses a pertinent query: Has he become an supporter for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his only path to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After 14 long years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters might still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally changing the history of our species. However, a faction was persuaded. The ensuing bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A UK Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an grown woman, she helped expose the shocking extent of mistreatment it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on International Law
A great many supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been curiously inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Self-Image
A film following a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is she truly a new person, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, families depend on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Museum Survive an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's number one cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this illness has long been without an reliable treatment solution – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing conflicts. Which factors are behind this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting American leader. 7 years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Story
How did the child of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the sixties became public, there was immense shock. But the exact story of what happened is still partially shrouded.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and showered enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was sadly wrong.
The Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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