Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories stands out. Such narratives explore multifaceted themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the nineties with sharp satires on power. While numerous of his literary contemporaries have faced censorship or left the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This poses a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Complicity in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The tale of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape prison was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the narrative of our human race. But, some scholars was persuaded. The ensuing intense argument has taken over the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she helped uncover the shocking breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
Numerous followers expected that the former human rights lawyer would restore the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful fraudster as she ensnares unscrupulous individuals with covert recording asks difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Remediates Britain's Darkest Stains
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals rely on him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Contemporary Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology permeate the very highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret
With his sharp mind and flawless background, it's no surprise that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An extremely wealthy country has risen as a major force on the world stage, working to solve some of the most complex disputes. What are fueling this ambitious project?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When efforts were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest betrayal was far from unexpected.
The Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
The "Genius" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away enormous sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply very clever entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Seas
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then thought his life could change for the better. I was sadly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he might possess the answers to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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