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Upon look back on the year gone by, a selection of outstanding feature-length stories emerges. These narratives delve into complex topics ranging from political intrigue and scientific revelations to deeply personal sagas.

A Enigmatic Author and the Soul of a Nation

An author gained prominence in the 1990s with sharp satires on authoritarianism. Whereas numerous of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to sell vast numbers of books. It prompts a pertinent question: Has the author turned into an apologist for the regime?

Survival and Collaboration in the Syrian Brutal Conflict

The tale of a young man, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only route out of incarceration was to enlist in the regime military. After fourteen years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now get him killed.

The Bitter Dispute Over Our Ancient Beginnings

The discovery of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as radically changing the story of our human race. But, a faction was persuaded. The resulting bitter controversy has dominated the lives of paleoanthropologists ever since.

A UK Religious Group That Operated in the Open

Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in reveal the disturbing extent of exploitation it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Curious Record on Human Rights

A great many supporters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the UK's commitment to human rights. But, the record over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.

Challenging a Country's Myth

A documentary featuring a repentant fraudster as she ensnares corrupt clients with hidden cameras poses difficult questions: Is this person really changed, and is the director's own methods?

The Person Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has witnessed – and restored – everything. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to bring back peace.

Will an Famous Museum Endure an "Omni-Crisis"?

Plagued by colonial controversy, precarious finances and the exposure of an internal thief, the UK's premier museum is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Is it possible to restore its legacy?

Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Suffering of Severe Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries been without an reliable treatment remedy – up until potentially now.

A Ghost of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant fanatic and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his ideology influence the uppermost echelons of government.

An British Professional With a Fraudulent Secret

With his sharp mind and sterling reputation, it's understandable that affluent clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.

The Tiny State That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Hub

An extremely rich country has become a significant force on the international scene, working to broker peace in some of the most long-standing conflicts. What are behind this unprecedented project?

An Inside Look at a President Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, the French leader enjoys the international arena, where he positions himself as the statesman uniquely positioned to deal with a particular sitting US president. Seven years after their last meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he readied himself for battle.

During the Court Case of a Tragic Story

How did the daughter of an wealthy family find herself at the a major court with her companion, charged with killing their two-week-old baby?

An End of a Global Development Organization: Not Universal Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a major US aid agency, many around the world were taken aback. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent betrayal was not unexpected.

A Unethical 1960s Study on South Asian Mothers

When information about a scientific study in the sixties were revealed, there was immense outrage. But the full truth of the events is still partially contested.

The "Mozart" of the Online Age

He's spent 24 hours in slime, two days underground – and showered enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these productions simply very clever clickbait – or acts of daring brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Rising Seas

With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's population is confronting the prospect that their islands may in the near future become uninhabitable. The urgent question is: To where are they going to go?

A Tragic Story of Childhood Homelessness

When I encountered a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still hoped his situation could turn around. That hope was devastatingly mistaken.

The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection

In the recent past, after living decades in the US, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could hold the answers to which nation wins the worldwide technological rivalry.

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