As we consider the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted subjects ranging from political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Soul of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on authoritarianism. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of copies. This prompts a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of incarceration was to enlist in the government military. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's soldiers may now put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in 2001 was heralded as radically rewriting the narrative of our human race. But, not everyone was in agreement. The resulting bitter argument has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Sect That Operated in the Open
Philippa Barnes was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the shocking extent of abuse it had perpetrated.
A Prime Minister's Curious Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.
Shattering a Country's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she records corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks difficult queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's own motives?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has witnessed – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging moments, people turn to him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, strained finances and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Extreme Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an consistent treatment remedy – until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest echelons of the state.
The English Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his sharp mind and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to get suspicious.
A Small State That Became the World's Mediation Center
An extremely rich country has become a significant force on the international scene, attempting to solve some of the most complex conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
A Inside Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to handle a particular sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with killing their newborn infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a scientific experiment in the sixties were revealed, there was widespread anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or works of avant garde brilliance?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's residents is facing the reality that their homeland may soon be submerged. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to relocate?
A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was sadly mistaken.
The International AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the key to which nation wins the global technological rivalry.
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