As we reflect on the year gone by, a selection of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such narratives probe intricate themes including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly human stories.
The Puzzling Writer and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with sharp critiques on power. Although many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. This raises a key query: Has he become an supporter for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Collaboration in Syria's Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at 18 was informed that his only way out of prison was to join the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters may now put him in mortal danger.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the narrative of our human race. Yet, some scholars was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling breadth of exploitation it had carried out.
A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Shattering a Nation's Myth
A film following a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises complex queries: Is this person genuinely a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Darkest Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their darkest moments, families turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Will an Renowned Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an effective treatment remedy – until possibly now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings permeate the very highest echelons of the state.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a key force on the world stage, attempting to broker peace in some of the most complex conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, the French leader thrives on the international arena, where he projects himself as the leader uniquely positioned to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Study on Indian Women
When details about a scientific experiment in the sixties became public, there was widespread shock. But the exact story of the procedures is still somewhat unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in slime, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
A Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation could turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Today, he could possess the secret to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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