As we consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories shines. These accounts delve into multifaceted topics including political machinations and scientific revelations to profoundly personal sagas.
A Mysterious Novelist and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author became known in the nineties with biting critiques on power. Although many of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the country, he still move millions of books. It prompts a key question: Has the author turned into an defender for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Conflict
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his only path out of prison was to enlist in the government military. Following 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's fighters could still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Djurab sands in 2001 was proclaimed as completely changing the story of our species. However, some scholars was in agreement. The subsequent intense argument has taken over the careers of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling scale of mistreatment it had carried out.
The Statesman's Unexpected Record on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the prime minister would renew the the nation's dedication to international law. Yet, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
Challenging a Nation's Myth
A film tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up unscrupulous individuals with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is she really reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?
A Person Who Remediates Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and restored – everything. In their stickiest hours, individuals rely on him to bring back order.
Can an Renowned Institution Weather an "Perfect Storm"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?
Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment remedy – up until perhaps now.
A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Crooked Side
With his keen mind and sterling background, it's little wonder that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become suspicious.
The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has transformed into a key actor on the international scene, striving to mediate some of the most intractable conflicts. What are fueling this unprecedented role?
An Inside Look at a Leader Preparing for Global Battle
Extremely disliked at home, the French leader relishes the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to manage a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Story
How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
An End of a Major Development Agency: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unexpected.
The Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Women
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense anxiety. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Online Age
He's endured 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and given away huge sums of cash to lucky participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's people is confronting the reality that their islands may soon cease to exist. The critical issue is: To where are they supposed to go?
A Tragic Case of Youth Destitution
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. I still believed his situation might turn around. I was tragically misplaced.
The International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the secret to who prevails in the global AI race.
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