As we look back on the past year, a selection of outstanding feature-length stories stands out. These narratives explore multifaceted themes ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply human journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Conscience of a Nation
Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the nineties with biting critiques on authoritarianism. While numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the country, he still sell vast numbers of books. This raises a pertinent query: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?
Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Devastating Conflict
The account of Mustafa, who at eighteen was informed that his only way out of incarceration was to join the government military. Following fourteen long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might now get him killed.
A Fierce Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The discovery of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as fundamentally changing the narrative of our human race. However, not everyone was convinced. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
The UK Cult That Operated in Plain Sight
One woman was just a child when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing extent of mistreatment it had committed.
The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law
Many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would reaffirm the UK's dedication to international law. However, the track record over the past year has been strikingly mixed.
Breaking a Nation's Myth
A film featuring a repentant con artist as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses complex queries: Is this person really reformed, and what are the director's true methods?
A Person Who Remediates the UK's Darkest Stains
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their darkest moments, families rely on him to restore order.
Can an Renowned Museum Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Plagued by colonial controversy, difficult funding and the revelation of an internal thief, Britain's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
More Than "Pregnancy Nausea": A Suffering of Extreme Condition
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the Victorians, this condition has long been without an consistent medical solution – until potentially now.
A Ghost of Radicalism in Contemporary Politics
A violent fanatic and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Crooked Side
With his brilliant intellect and flawless reputation, it's little wonder that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their fortunes. Until they began to become wary.
A Tiny Nation That Became the Global Diplomatic Center
An extremely wealthy Gulf state has risen as a key actor on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented role?
A Close-Up Look at a Leader Gearing Up for International Battle
Deeply unpopular at home, the French leader enjoys the international stage, where he positions himself as the statesman best placed to handle a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.
During the Trial of a Heartbreaking Case
What led to the child of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, facing charges with killing their two-week-old infant?
The End of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret
When efforts were made to drastically cut a prominent development organization, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Unethical 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a medical study in the sixties came to light, there was immense outrage. But the precise nature of the procedures is still partially shrouded.
A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy
He's spent 24 hours in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed vast amounts of money to selected contestants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever clickbait – or acts of avant garde genius?
Existence in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Ocean
With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The critical question is: Where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Youth Destitution
As I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation might turn around. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move
In the recent past, after spending decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might hold the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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