Upon consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories emerges. These narratives probe multifaceted themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Puzzling Novelist and the Conscience of a Country
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with scathing satires on authoritarianism. Whereas several of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author become an apologist for the Kremlin?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was told that his sole way to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may still cost him his life.
A Acrimonious Dispute Over Our Earliest Origins
The unearthing of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was hailed as radically changing the story of our human race. However, some scholars was persuaded. The resulting heated controversy has taken over the lives of scholars ever since.
A British Religious Group That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a young girl when her household joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the shocking scale of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Puzzling Record on Human Rights
Many followers anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to human rights. Yet, the track record over the past year has been curiously mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Self-Image
A documentary tracking a repentant master criminal as she sets up unscrupulous clients with covert recording raises difficult questions: Is she genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
A Man Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From homicide sites to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging hours, families turn to him to bring back peace.
Can an Famous Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by debates over its collection, strained finances and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it salvage its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has long been without an effective medical remedy – up until possibly now.
A Legacy of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A militant fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political pariah 35 years ago. Now, his teachings shape the uppermost echelons of the state.
An English Professional With a Crooked Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Until they started to become suspicious.
The Small State That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has become a major actor on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he presents himself as the statesman best placed to handle a certain former US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a writer joined him as he prepared for battle.
During the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an aristocrat find herself at the a major court with her companion, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Organization: Not Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to wind down a prominent development organization, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this most recent betrayal was far from unforeseen.
A Shocking 1960s Experiment on Indian Women
When information about a medical study in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the full story of the procedures remains partially unclear.
The "Mozart" of the Online Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and given away vast sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Seas
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is confronting the reality that their home may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
One Tragic Story of Childhood Destitution
When I met Craig he was thirteen and homeless. Even then hoped his situation might change for the better. I was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global AI Race and a Crucial Move
In 2020, after living half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he might hold the answers to who prevails in the global AI race.
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