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Upon consider the year gone by, a curated list of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such accounts probe intricate subjects including political machinations and historical revelations to profoundly personal journeys.

The Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country

An author rose to fame in the post-Soviet era with sharp satires on power. Although many of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still sell millions of copies. It raises a pressing question: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict

The tale of Mustafa, who at 18 was told that his sole path out of prison was to enlist in the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still cost him his life.

The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins

The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically re-writing the history of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense scholarly debate has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.

The British Religious Group That Operated in the Open

One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had committed.

A Leader's Puzzling Record on Human Rights

Many voters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been notably mixed.

Breaking a Nation's Identity

A film following a repentant master criminal as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras asks complex queries: Is she truly reformed, and what are the director's own intentions?

The Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Difficult Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to restore peace.

Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the discovery of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its reputation?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Severe Condition

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an effective medical end – until potentially now.

A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics

A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast 35 years ago. Today, his ideas shape the highest levels of the state.

The English Professional With a Dishonest Side

With his sharp intellect and impeccable background, it's understandable that affluent clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to get wary.

A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center

An extremely wealthy Gulf state has become a significant actor on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this ambitious role?

A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle

Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader thrives on the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to manage a particular former American leader. Seven years after their previous meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.

During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn infant?

The Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret

When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was not unforeseen.

A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers

When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense anxiety. But the exact truth of the events is still somewhat contested.

The "Master" of the Attention Age

He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of artistic brilliance?

Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their home may in the near future be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?

One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still believed his life might improve. I was tragically mistaken.

A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a permanent move to his home country. Now, he may hold the key to who prevails in the global AI race.

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