While we consider the past year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories shines. Such accounts probe multifaceted themes from geopolitical machinations and historical discoveries to deeply personal stories.
A Puzzling Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. While many of his literary contemporaries have encountered censorship or fled the country, he continues to sell millions of books. It poses a key query: Has he turned into an apologist for the establishment?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his sole path out of incarceration was to join the government forces. After fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's fighters could still put him in mortal danger.
A Acrimonious Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of ancient bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally re-writing the history of our human race. However, a faction was in agreement. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Religious Group That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped uncover the disturbing scale of abuse it had committed.
The Statesman's Unexpected Stance on International Law
Numerous supporters anticipated that the former human rights lawyer would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. Yet, the record over the past year has been strikingly inconsistent.
Breaking a Country's Identity
A documentary tracking a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording asks complex questions: Is this person truly reformed, and is the filmmaker's true methods?
The Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Scenes
From murder scenes to whale blubber, an extreme cleaner has seen – and restored – everything. In their darkest moments, families depend on him to restore peace.
Will an Renowned Museum Survive an "Omni-Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, the UK's leading museum is in serious difficulty. The question remains: Can it salvage its legacy?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Torture of Severe Condition
Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this illness has for centuries lacked an effective medical remedy – until potentially now.
The Spectre of Extremism in Modern Government
A militant fanatic and early advocate of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology shape the highest echelons of government.
An British Professional With a Dishonest Side
With his brilliant intellect and sterling credentials, it's no surprise that wealthy clients entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become wary.
A Small State That Became the World's Diplomatic Center
An extremely rich country has transformed into a significant actor on the world stage, working to mediate some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are behind this ambitious endeavor?
An Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry
Deeply disliked at home, President Macron enjoys the international stage, where he presents himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former American leader. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for the summit.
During the Trial of a Tragic Story
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with the death of their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Global Aid Agency: Not Universal Mourning
When actions were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were shocked. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
The Disturbing 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s became public, there was immense shock. But the full nature of the events remains partially shrouded.
A "Genius" of the Attention Age
He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, 48 hours buried alive – and showered huge amounts of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly savvy entertainment – or works of artistic brilliance?
Existence in a Nation Threatened by the Rising Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the possibility that their islands may in the near future be submerged. The critical question is: Where are they supposed to go?
One Sorrowful Case of Childhood Homelessness
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly misplaced.
A Global Artificial Intelligence Race and a Crucial Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to China. Now, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the worldwide technological rivalry.
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