Upon reflect on the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such accounts explore complex subjects from geopolitical intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
The Puzzling Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Country
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on power. Although numerous of his literary peers have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to sell millions of copies. It prompts a pertinent question: Has he become an supporter for the regime?
Survival and Collaboration in Syria's Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to join the government military. After fourteen years, his history as one of Assad's soldiers could now put him in mortal danger.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Humanity's Ancient Origins
The discovery of ancient remains in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the story of our human race. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
The British Cult That Hid in the Open
One woman was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the shocking scale of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Leader's Puzzling Record on International Law
Numerous voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the performance over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Shattering a Country's Self-Image
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she records unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From crime scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their most challenging hours, people depend on him to restore peace.
Can an Renowned Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, precarious funding and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in deep trouble. The question remains: Is it possible to salvage its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Torture of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an reliable treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Ghost of Radicalism in Modern Politics
A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Now, his ideas shape the very highest levels of the state.
An British Gentleman With a Crooked Secret
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their assets. Then they started to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside View at a Leader Preparing for International Summitry
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the international stage, where he projects himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular former US president. Seven years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he prepared for the fray.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
An End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When actions were made to drastically cut a major US development organization, many around the world were shocked. But on the ground in a West African nation, this latest disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the sixties became public, there was immense outrage. But the exact nature of the events is still partially contested.
The "Master" of the Online Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to selected participants. But are these stunts simply very savvy clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing issue is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Tragic Case of Childhood Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was 13 and homeless. Even then believed his situation could improve. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global AI Competition and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after living half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the key to who prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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