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As we consider the past year, a assortment of outstanding feature-length stories stands out. These narratives delve into intricate themes ranging from political machinations and historical revelations to deeply human journeys.

A Puzzling Author and the Soul of a Country

Victor Pelevin gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing commentaries on power. While numerous of his literary peers have faced suppression or left the country, he still move millions of copies. This raises a pertinent question: Has he evolved into an supporter for the Kremlin?

Endurance and Complicity in the Syrian Horrific Conflict

The story of a young man, who at 18 was told that his only route to escape prison was to join the regime forces. Following fourteen years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still put him in mortal danger.

The Fierce Feud Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings

The finding of ancient bones in the Djurab desert in the early 2000s was heralded as fundamentally rewriting the history of our species. However, not everyone was persuaded. The subsequent heated argument has consumed the lives of researchers ever since.

A UK Cult That Hid in the Open

One woman was just a young girl when her family became part of the a religious community. As an adult, she helped expose the appalling scale of exploitation it had carried out.

A Prime Minister's Unexpected Record on International Law

Many voters 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 curiously ambiguous.

Breaking a Country's Self-Image

A film tracking a remorseful con artist as she ensnares unscrupulous clients with hidden cameras raises difficult questions: Is this person truly reformed, and what are the director's true methods?

A Person Who Decontaminates the UK's Most Traumatic Scenes

From homicide sites to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and cleaned – everything. In their stickiest hours, families turn to him to bring back peace.

Will an Iconic Institution Survive an "Perfect Storm"?

Plagued by restitution claims, difficult finances and the revelation of an insider theft, the UK's premier cultural institution is in deep trouble. The challenge remains: Can it restore its standing?

More Than "Morning Sickness": A Agony of Extreme Condition

Known as hyperemesis gravidarum and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this condition has long lacked an effective treatment end – up until potentially now.

The Spectre of Radicalism in Modern Government

A violent extremist and early advocate of bigotry, a rabbi died a political pariah thirty-five years ago. Now, his ideology permeate the uppermost echelons of the state.

An English Professional With a Dishonest Secret

With his keen mind and impeccable background, it's understandable that wealthy individuals entrusted him with their assets. Until they began to get uneasy.

The Small Nation That Emerged as the Global Diplomatic Capital

An extremely wealthy country has transformed into a significant player on the international scene, striving to broker peace in some of the most intractable conflicts. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?

A Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Battle

Deeply unpopular at home, President Macron relishes the world stage, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to manage a certain sitting American leader. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the fray.

Inside the Court Case of a Heartbreaking Case

What led to the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her companion, charged with killing their newborn baby?

An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Far From Widespread Regret

When actions were made to drastically cut a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were taken aback. But on the front lines in Sierra Leone, this latest disappointment was far from unexpected.

A Unethical Mid-Century Experiment on Indian Women

When information about a scientific experiment in the 1960s were revealed, there was widespread shock. But the full story of the events remains partially contested.

A "Mozart" of the Attention Economy

He's spent a full day in a vat of goo, two days buried alive – and distributed enormous amounts of cash to lucky contestants. But are these videos simply very clever clickbait – or works of artistic brilliance?

Existence in a Country Threatened by the Encroaching Seas

With the ocean rising, much of Tuvalu's population is facing the prospect that their homeland may in the near future cease to exist. The urgent issue is: Where are they going to relocate?

A Sorrowful Case of Youth Homelessness

When I met a young boy he was thirteen and without a home. I still thought his situation might turn around. I was devastatingly mistaken.

The International Artificial Intelligence Race and a Key Move

In the recent past, after spending half his life in the United States, a leading AI scientist took a one-way ticket to his home country. Today, he could possess the key to which nation prevails in the global AI race.

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