Upon consider the year gone by, a selection of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. Such narratives probe multifaceted topics including political intrigue and scientific revelations to profoundly personal journeys.
A Mysterious Author and the Moral Fabric of a Nation
An author rose to fame in the 1990s with biting satires on power. While many of his writer peers have encountered censorship or fled the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It raises a key question: Has the author become an defender for the regime?
Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict
The story of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of prison was to join the government military. Following 14 years, his past as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The Acrimonious Feud Over Our Ancient Beginnings
The finding of ancient remains in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the history of our species. However, some scholars was convinced. The subsequent heated controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.
A British Sect That Hid 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 expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had perpetrated.
The Prime Minister's Unexpected Stance on International Law
A great many voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to international law. However, the track record over the first year in office has been notably inconsistent.
Breaking a Nation's Identity
A film following a repentant fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own methods?
A Person Who Cleans Britain's Most Traumatic Scenes
From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and restored – it all. In their most challenging hours, individuals turn to him to restore order.
Will an Famous Institution Endure an "Multifaceted Crisis"?
Burdened by colonial controversy, difficult finances and the exposure of an internal thief, Britain's leading cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?
More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Severe Condition
Called a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable medical remedy – up until possibly now.
The Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government
A violent fanatic and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a political outcast thirty-five years ago. Today, his ideology shape the very highest levels of government.
An English Gentleman With a Dishonest Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's no surprise that high-net-worth clients trusted him with their assets. Until they began to get suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the World's Diplomatic Capital
An incredibly rich country has become a key force on the world stage, attempting to solve some of the most intractable conflicts. What are driving this unprecedented role?
A Inside View at a President Gearing Up for International Summitry
Extremely disliked at domestically, the French leader enjoys the world stage, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to deal with a certain former US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a writer joined him as he readied himself for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?
The End of a Major Aid Organization: Not Widespread Mourning
When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this latest letdown was far from unexpected.
The Shocking Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers
When details about a scientific experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the precise story of the procedures is still partially unclear.
A "Master" of the Attention Economy
He's endured 24 hours in slime, 48 hours buried alive – and given away huge sums of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Nation Threatened by the Encroaching Ocean
With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their home may soon be submerged. The pressing question is: To where are they going to relocate?
One Sorrowful Story of Childhood Homelessness
As I met a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then believed his life might improve. That hope was tragically wrong.
A International Artificial Intelligence Competition and a Crucial Defection
In 2020, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he might possess the secret to which nation prevails in the worldwide AI race.
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