documentaries

In 1949, the government of the Republic of China was defeated in the Chinese Civil War. The Nationalist Government fled the People’s Liberation Army to Taiwan, along with two million troops and civilians. Gao Binghan escaped alone at the age of 13.

Corruption, institutional racism and ‘slave labour’ is a problem in many prisons around the world. An ex-convict in the UK tells us about his experiences.

The recent Facebook leak accused the company of chasing profits over safety. So how can we trust Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse?

Hidden in one of the less trendy areas of downtown Berlin, this Thai street food market attracts Berliners and tourists from all over the world.

VICE World News explores why the police and the military are abusing women, and how little is being done about it.

From California to Kiev, far-right MMA groups are training their members for political violence. It’s a fast-growing scene that has become more than just a sport...

An ex-orangutan trafficker describes how orangutans are captured, bought and sold, the distances they travel to customers, and why there is such a demand.

This episode explores the complex relationship between the FDA and Big Pharma.

Our plane travel needs to become more sustainable, but how? Innovators around the world are working on solutions ranging from battery power to biofuels. *This series is supported by DELTA. VICE News retains full editorial authority.

Researchers are identifying these bacteria and realizing their potential in transforming harmful emissions like CO2 and methane into chemicals that can be used to make a whole host of objects.

In Iceland, at the edge of the Arctic Circle, scientists are creating the one of the first carbon negative power stations, using geothermal technology and a revolutionary carbon capture process.

Fossil fuel companies knew about climate change decades ago. But instead of doing something about it, they spent billions to confuse the public and seed doubt.