As we reflect on the past year, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories stands out. These narratives explore intricate topics ranging from political machinations and historical discoveries to profoundly human sagas.
A Enigmatic Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Although several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the country, he still move vast numbers of books. It raises a pertinent query: Has he turned into an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route to escape incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers could now cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely rewriting the story of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The subsequent bitter scholarly debate has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
A UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her family became part of the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she helped reveal the appalling breadth of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on International Law
Numerous followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the the nation's commitment to international law. Yet, the record over the first year in office has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a remorseful master criminal as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses thorny queries: Is this person really a new person, and what are the director's true methods?
The Man Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has seen – and dealt with – it all. In their darkest times, people depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by restitution claims, precarious finances and the revelation of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Referred to as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the Victorians, this condition has long lacked an reliable treatment remedy – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideas shape the highest levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and impeccable reputation, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their wealth. Until they started to get uneasy.
The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center
An incredibly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Close-Up View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, President Macron relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting American leader. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
Inside the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
How did the child of an wealthy family find herself at the Old Bailey with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An Dismantling of a Major Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to wind down a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was far from unexpected.
The Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the procedures remains partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away vast amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean rising, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: Where are they going to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Homelessness
When I encountered Craig he was thirteen and without a home. I still hoped his situation could improve. That hope was sadly misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after living decades in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he could hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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