Upon reflect on the year gone by, a assortment of remarkable feature-length stories emerges. These narratives delve into intricate subjects ranging from geopolitical machinations and scientific discoveries to profoundly personal journeys.
An author gained prominence in the post-Soviet era with scathing critiques on authoritarianism. Although numerous of his literary contemporaries have encountered suppression or left the country, he continues to move vast numbers of books. It poses a pressing question: Has the author become an supporter for the Kremlin?
The tale of Mustafa, who at eighteen was given an ultimatum that his only way to escape incarceration was to join the government forces. After 14 years, his former role as one of Assad's fighters might now cost him his life.
The finding of fossilised remains in the Chadian desert in 2001 was hailed as completely changing the history of our species. But, a faction was convinced. The ensuing intense controversy has dominated the careers of paleoanthropologists ever since.
Philippa Barnes was just a young girl when her household became part of the a religious community. As an grown woman, she played a key role in uncover the appalling breadth of mistreatment it had committed.
Numerous supporters expected that the prime minister would renew the the nation's commitment to international law. But, the performance over the past year has been strikingly ambiguous.
A documentary featuring a remorseful fraudster as she sets up corrupt individuals with covert recording raises complex questions: Is this person really a new person, and what are the filmmaker's true motives?
From murder scenes to biological waste, an extreme cleaner has encountered – and cleaned – it all. In their darkest hours, people turn to him to bring back normalcy.
Plagued by debates over its collection, strained funding and the exposure of an insider theft, Britain's premier cultural institution is in serious difficulty. The challenge remains: Can it repair its standing?
Referred to as hyperemesis gravidarum and once labeled 'dangerous sickness' by the 19th century, this condition has for centuries been without an consistent treatment remedy – up until potentially now.
A militant extremist and pioneer of bigotry, a rabbi died a marginalized pariah 35 years ago. Today, his teachings shape the highest levels of the state.
With his brilliant mind and sterling reputation, it's little wonder that affluent individuals trusted him with their wealth. Then they began to get suspicious.
An astonishingly rich Gulf state has transformed into a major force on the world stage, working to broker peace in some of the most complex disputes. What are driving this ambitious project?
Deeply unpopular at domestically, President Macron thrives on the international arena, where he positions himself as the leader most equipped to handle a certain sitting US president. 7 years after their previous encounter, a journalist accompanied him as he prepared for the summit.
What led to the daughter of an aristocrat end up at the a major court with her partner, charged with killing their newborn baby?
When efforts were made to dismantle a major US development organization, many around the world were surprised. But on the front lines in a West African nation, this most recent disappointment was not unforeseen.
When details about a medical experiment in the 1960s came to light, there was immense anxiety. But the exact nature of the events is still somewhat unclear.
He's endured 24 hours in a vat of goo, 48 hours underground – and given away huge amounts of cash to selected contestants. But are these stunts simply incredibly clever clickbait – or works of daring brilliance?
With the ocean increasing, much of this Pacific island nation's population is grappling with the possibility that their home may in the near future become uninhabitable. The pressing issue is: Where are they supposed to relocate?
When I encountered a young boy he was 13 and without a home. Even then thought his life might improve. I was tragically mistaken.
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 may hold the secret to who prevails in the global technological rivalry.
The most impactful narratives
