Upon consider the previous year, a selection of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. These accounts probe complex topics including political machinations and scientific discoveries to deeply human stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Conscience of a Nation
A certain Russian novelist rose to fame in the 1990s with biting critiques on power. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered suppression or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?
Endurance and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Civil War
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his sole route to escape prison was to enlist in the regime forces. After fourteen years, his past as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could now get him killed.
The Fierce Dispute Over Our Earliest Beginnings
The unearthing of fossilised bones in the Chadian desert in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely changing the history of our human race. But, some scholars was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has taken over the lives of researchers ever since.
The British Sect That Hid in the Open
Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an adult, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Many voters expected that the prime minister would restore the UK's dedication to international law. But, the performance over the first year in office has been strikingly inconsistent.
Shattering a Nation's Identity
A documentary following a repentant fraudster as she records corrupt clients with covert recording raises thorny queries: Is she genuinely a new person, and is the director's own intentions?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Traumatic Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has witnessed – and dealt with – everything. In their most challenging times, families depend on him to bring back peace.
Will an Iconic Museum Weather an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Beset by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Agony of Severe Pregnancy
Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast 35 years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his keen mind and flawless background, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get wary.
A Small Nation That Emerged as the World's Diplomatic Center
An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a major player on the international scene, attempting to mediate some of the most long-standing disputes. What are driving this unprecedented endeavor?
A Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Battle
Extremely unpopular at domestically, the French leader relishes the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a particular former US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the fray.
During the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with the death of their two-week-old infant?
The Dismantling of a Major Development Agency: Not Universal Regret
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unforeseen.
A Disturbing 1960s Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific study in the sixties came to light, there was widespread anxiety. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's endured a full day in slime, two days underground – and given away huge amounts of money to lucky participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas
With sea levels increasing, much of Tuvalu's people is confronting the prospect that their islands may soon become uninhabitable. The urgent issue is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Destitution
When I encountered Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then hoped his situation could change for the better. That hope was tragically misplaced.
The Global AI Race and a Pivotal Move
In the recent past, after living decades in the United States, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to his home country. Now, he may possess the secret to which nation prevails in the global technological rivalry.
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