As we look back on the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives explore intricate themes including geopolitical machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Soul of a Country
Victor Pelevin rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer peers have faced censorship or left the nation, he still move millions of books. This raises a key question: Has the author become an supporter for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Civil War
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only route out of incarceration was to join the government forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
The Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Origins
The discovery of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was hailed as completely changing the story of our human race. Yet, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent heated argument has dominated the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was just a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the shocking breadth of abuse it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on Human Rights
A great many followers expected that the prime minister would renew the UK's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been curiously inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely changed, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Decontaminates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, people turn to him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Plagued by restitution claims, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it restore its standing?
More Than "Morning Sickness": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective treatment solution – until potentially now.
A Spectre of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent extremist and pioneer of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. Today, his teachings permeate the highest echelons of the state.
An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side
With his keen intellect and flawless background, it's little wonder that wealthy individuals trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
The Tiny Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has risen as a significant force on the international scene, attempting to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. What are behind this ambitious role?
A Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at home, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the world were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing Mid-Century Study on South Asian Women
When details about a medical study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise nature of what happened is still partially contested.
The "Genius" of the Attention Economy
He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or acts of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is facing the prospect that their home may soon become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to go?
A Heartbreaking Story of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly mistaken.
The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Today, he might possess the key to who wins the global technological rivalry.
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