As we reflect on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These narratives explore intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
The Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on autocratic rule. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a key question: Has the author evolved into an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of prison was to join the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now get him killed.
A Bitter Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
A great many supporters hoped that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary following a repentant con artist as she records corrupt individuals with covert recording poses complex queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and what are the director's own methods?
The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging times, individuals depend on him to bring back normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, difficult funding and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in a major crisis. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – until perhaps now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Side
With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant force on the international scene, striving to solve some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this ambitious endeavor?
An Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a certain sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were taken aback. But on the ground in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense shock. But the exact nature of the procedures remains somewhat shrouded.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of money to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply very clever entertainment – or acts of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The urgent question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Tragic Story of Youth Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life could change for the better. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Key Defection
In the recent past, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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