While we consider the year gone by, a assortment of exceptional in-depth stories emerges. Such accounts explore complex subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and historical revelations to deeply personal sagas.
A Puzzling Writer and the Soul of a Country
An author gained prominence in the nineties with scathing satires on autocratic rule. Whereas many of his writer contemporaries have encountered censorship or left the nation, he continues to move vast numbers of copies. It poses a pressing question: Has the author become an defender for the establishment?
Survival and Complicity in the Syrian Brutal Civil War
The story of a young man, who at eighteen was told that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the regime forces. After 14 long years, his former role as one of the Syrian leader's soldiers might still get him killed.
The Bitter Argument Over Humanity's Earliest Beginnings
The finding of fossilised bones in the Djurab desert in 2001 was hailed as completely rewriting the history of our species. But, not everyone was persuaded. The resulting intense controversy has consumed the lives of scholars ever since.
The UK Sect That Hid in Plain Sight
One woman was only a child when her family joined the Jesus Fellowship. As an grown woman, she played a key role in reveal the appalling extent of abuse it had carried out.
The Leader's Puzzling Stance on Human Rights
Many voters anticipated that the prime minister would restore the Britain's dedication to international law. However, the performance over the past year has been notably mixed.
Breaking a Country's Myth
A documentary tracking a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt clients with hidden cameras asks complex questions: Is this person genuinely reformed, and what are the filmmaker's own intentions?
A Person Who Cleans the UK's Most Difficult Stains
From murder scenes to biological waste, Ben Giles has encountered – and dealt with – everything. In their stickiest times, individuals rely on him to restore peace.
Can an Famous Institution Endure an "Perfect Storm"?
Plagued by debates over its collection, precarious funding and the revelation of an internal thief, the UK's premier cultural institution is in a major crisis. The question remains: Can it repair its reputation?
Beyond "Pregnancy Nausea": The Agony of Extreme Pregnancy
Known as a severe form of pregnancy sickness and once termed 'pernicious vomiting' by the 19th century, this illness has for centuries lacked an reliable treatment end – up until potentially now.
The Legacy of Extremism in Modern Politics
A violent extremist and early advocate of hate, Meir Kahane died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Now, his ideology influence the uppermost levels of government.
The British Gentleman With a Fraudulent Secret
With his keen mind and impeccable reputation, it's understandable that affluent individuals entrusted him with their fortunes. Then they began to become suspicious.
A Small Nation That Became the Global Mediation Capital
An astonishingly wealthy Gulf state has become a significant force on the world stage, striving to mediate some of the most intractable disputes. Which factors are driving this unprecedented project?
An Close-Up View at a President Preparing for International Summitry
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron enjoys the world arena, where he presents himself as the leader best placed to deal with a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous meeting, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for battle.
Inside the Court Case of a Tragic Case
How did the daughter of an wealthy family end up at the Old Bailey with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
An Dismantling of a Global Aid Organization: Not Universal Mourning
When efforts were made to dismantle a prominent aid agency, many around the globe were surprised. But on the ground in Sierra Leone, this most recent letdown was not unexpected.
A Shocking 1960s Study on Indian Mothers
When information about a scientific study in the 1960s were revealed, there was immense shock. But the precise story of the procedures is still somewhat contested.
A "Genius" of the Online Age
He's spent a full day in slime, two days underground – and showered enormous sums of money to selected participants. But are these videos simply incredibly clever entertainment – or works of avant garde genius?
Life in a Country Endangered by the Encroaching Seas
With sea levels rising, much of Tuvalu's residents is grappling with the prospect that their islands may soon be submerged. The urgent issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
A Heartbreaking Case of Youth Destitution
As I met Craig he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his situation might change for the better. That hope was sadly wrong.
The International AI Competition and a Pivotal Defection
In the recent past, after spending half his life in the US, Song-Chun Zhu took a one-way ticket to China. Now, he may hold the answers to which nation prevails in the global AI race.
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