Special Reports

Economy: from crash to cuts 06 April 2011

The global financial crisis from the banking collapse to the credit crunch and a new era of cuts and austerity.

The battle for Syria 02 April 2012

Inside a secret civil war, Channel 4 News witnesses Syria's bloody fight for freedom.

The past on trial 08 November 2012

Savile scandal. North Wales abuse. Hillsborough files. As institutional failures of the past dominate the present, Channel 4 News asks whether this is a watershed moment for Britain. #pastontrial

No Go Britain 27 March 2012

Channel 4 News investigates the difficulties faced by disabled transport users.

Sri Lanka: civil war 06 April 2011

A comprehensive investigation of Sri Lanka's brutal civil war and analysis of alleged crimes against humanity.

Data Baby 04 March 2013

Watch the data baby grow as we examine how your searches and clicks are reshaping the web - and you.

Afghanistan war: taking on the Taliban 06 April 2011

After almost 10 years of conflict, Channel 4 News reveals real war stories as British troops battle the Taliban and IEDs.

Phone hacking: media scandal 28 April 2011

Inside the phone hacking claims which have brought an end to the News of the World after 168 years as Britain's biggest Sunday paper.

Libya war: strike against Gaddafi 06 April 2011

In-depth analysis of Libya in turmoil as coalition forces support rebels fighting for an end to Gaddafi's 40-year rule.

Barack Obama: US President 06 April 2011

He promised change - but is Obama's balancing act between reform and the "American dream" working?

Guns in America 08 February 2013

The US is at a crossroads with Obama pledging to take action on guns. But is America ready? Channel 4 News investigates.

Climate change: environment crisis? 06 April 2011

From the Amazon rain forest to the Arctic, analysis of the science of climate change.