Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories shines. These narratives delve into multifaceted subjects including political machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly human stories.
The Enigmatic Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
A certain Russian novelist became known in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. While many of his literary peers have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It raises a key query: Has the author evolved into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his sole route out of prison was to enlist in the government military. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as radically changing the narrative of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting heated scholarly debate has taken over the careers of researchers ever since.
A British 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 played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Curious Stance on Human Rights
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously ambiguous.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is this person really changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Man Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to restore normalcy.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, strained funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has long lacked an reliable medical remedy – until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Now, his teachings permeate the highest levels of the state.
The British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his sharp mind and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that affluent clients entrusted him with their wealth. Then they started to become suspicious.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Hub
An incredibly rich country has become a key player on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented project?
An Inside Look at a President Preparing for Global Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader uniquely positioned to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact story of what happened is still somewhat unclear.
A "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away huge sums of money to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of artistic genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the reality that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Homelessness
When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. Even then hoped his life could turn around. I was tragically wrong.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he may possess the answers to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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