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Upon reflect on the previous year, a assortment of exceptional feature-length stories emerges. Such accounts probe complex subjects ranging from political intrigue and historical discoveries to profoundly human stories.

The Puzzling Writer and the Conscience of a Nation

A certain Russian novelist gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with biting satires on autocratic rule. Although many of his writer contemporaries have faced suppression or fled the nation, he still sell millions of books. It poses a pertinent question: Has he become an apologist for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in Syria's Brutal Civil War

The story of a young man, who at 18 was given an ultimatum that his sole route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his past as one of Assad's soldiers may now cost him his life.

A Acrimonious Argument Over Our Ancient Beginnings

The finding of fossilised bones in the Chadian sands in the early 2000s was proclaimed as completely re-writing the history of our species. Yet, a faction was in agreement. The ensuing bitter controversy has consumed the careers of researchers ever since.

The UK Religious Group That Hid in the Open

Philippa Barnes was only a child when her family joined the a religious community. As an adult, she played a key role in expose the disturbing breadth of exploitation it had committed.

The Prime Minister's Curious Record on International Law

A great many followers hoped that the former human rights lawyer would renew the Britain's dedication to international law. Yet, the track record over the first year in office has been strikingly mixed.

Breaking a Country's Identity

A film following a remorseful fraudster as she sets up unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras poses complex questions: Is this person genuinely changed, and what are the filmmaker's own motives?

The Man Who Remediates the UK's Most Difficult Stains

From homicide sites to whale blubber, Ben Giles has seen – and cleaned – it all. In their most challenging moments, individuals turn to him to restore order.

Can an Famous Museum Survive an "Multifaceted Crisis"?

Beset by restitution claims, precarious funding and the discovery of an internal thief, the UK's number one cultural institution is in deep trouble. The question remains: Can it salvage its reputation?

Beyond "Morning Sickness": The Torture of Severe Pregnancy

Called hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries lacked an consistent medical remedy – until perhaps now.

A Legacy of Extremism in Modern Government

A militant extremist and pioneer of hate, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah thirty-five years ago. In the present day, his teachings influence the uppermost levels of the state.

An British Professional With a Fraudulent Side

With his sharp intellect and sterling credentials, it's understandable that high-net-worth clients entrusted him with their assets. Then they began to get suspicious.

The Small Nation That Became the World's Mediation Center

An astonishingly wealthy country has transformed into a significant force on the world stage, attempting to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. What are behind this unprecedented project?

A Inside View at a Leader Gearing Up for Global Summitry

Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he positions himself as the statesman most equipped to manage a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their last encounter, a journalist joined him as he readied himself for the fray.

Inside the Trial of a Tragic Case

How did the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their two-week-old infant?

The Dismantling of a Major Aid Agency: Not Universal Regret

When efforts were made to dismantle a major US aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this latest letdown was far from unforeseen.

A Disturbing Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Mothers

When information about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was widespread outrage. But the full story of the events remains somewhat unclear.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Age

He's endured a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and given away vast sums of cash to selected participants. But are these productions simply incredibly savvy clickbait – or works of daring genius?

Life in a Country Threatened by the Rising Ocean

With sea levels rising, much of this Pacific island nation's people is grappling with the prospect that their homeland may soon cease to exist. The critical question is: To where are they supposed to go?

A Heartbreaking Story of Childhood Homelessness

As I met a young boy he was thirteen and homeless. I still thought his situation could turn around. I was devastatingly wrong.

The Global AI Competition and a Pivotal Move

In 2020, after living half his life in the US, a leading AI scientist took a permanent move to his home country. Today, he might possess the key to which nation wins the worldwide AI race.

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