As we look back on the previous year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such accounts delve into complex topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with sharp satires on autocratic rule. Whereas numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell vast numbers of copies. This raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Conflict
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was informed that his sole path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government forces. Following 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters could now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in expose the appalling breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Statesman's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the record over the first year in office has been curiously ambiguous.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film following a repentant master criminal as she records unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is she truly changed, and what are the director's own motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From crime scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest moments, individuals turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained finances and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Suffering of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long been without an consistent treatment end – up until possibly now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen intellect and impeccable reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they started to get wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Hub
An incredibly rich Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this ambitious project?
A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the world stage, where he projects himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular former US president. Seven years after their previous meeting, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense shock. But the exact story of the events is still somewhat unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed huge sums of money to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very savvy entertainment – or works of daring genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's people is facing the possibility that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his life might change for the better. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The Global AI Race and a Crucial Defection
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 possess the secret to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.
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