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Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

Shonda Rhimes funds Emmett Till memorial barn

Television producer Shonda Rhimes donates $1.5 million to preserve the Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was lynched, creating a 'sacred' memorial site set to open by 2030.

Emmett Till's Barn to Open as Memorial Site by 2030

The Mississippi barn where Emmett Till was tortured and killed will open as a sacred memorial by 2030, purchased with a $1.5m donation from Shonda Rhimes. Explore this pivotal Civil Rights history.

Russian commander sentenced to 15 years for POW crimes

In a groundbreaking war crimes case, a Ukrainian court has sentenced Russian military commander Dmitry Kurashov to 15 years imprisonment for brutal treatment of prisoners of war, marking a significant moment in accountability for wartime atrocities.

Russian soldier jailed for POW killing in Ukraine

In a landmark ruling, a Ukrainian court has sentenced a Russian soldier to 12 years imprisonment for the execution of a Ukrainian prisoner of war, setting a crucial precedent for wartime justice.

Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege

Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.

Cheney's Deathbed Confession: Iraq War About Oil

In a shocking deathbed revelation, former US Vice President Dick Cheney reportedly confessed that the 2003 Iraq invasion was primarily motivated by oil interests, contradicting years of official denials about Halliburton's role.

BBC's banned nuclear war drama director dies at 90

Discover the untold story of 'The War Game', the groundbreaking BBC drama so horrifyingly realistic about nuclear attack consequences that it was banned for 20 years, as its director passes away aged 90.

Sudan's Apocalyptic War: 2,000 Civilians Executed

Exclusive eyewitness accounts reveal the horrifying reality of Sudan's civil war where civilians face systematic executions, children are murdered before their parents, and survivors flee a city descending into apocalypse.

Trump's 'No Kings' Rhetoric Sparks Civil War Fears

Alarming analysis reveals how Donald Trump's inflammatory language and 'No Kings' protests could be laying groundwork for potential civil unrest in America. Experts warn of dangerous political polarization.

Labour demands probe into Cabinet Secretary's Tory links

Labour Party escalates pressure on Cabinet Secretary Simon Case over undisclosed Conservative Party connections, demanding immediate investigation into potential conflicts of interest at the heart of government.

Trump Allies Use Nazi Comparison in GOP Civil War

Republican infighting reaches boiling point as Trump loyalists target attorney John Sauer with explosive 'Nazi' accusations, threatening to torpedo his Supreme Court nomination in dramatic party showdown.

Muhammad Ali's Vietnam War Draft Card in Auction

A remarkable piece of boxing and civil rights history emerges as Muhammad Ali's original Vietnam War draft card enters auction, revealing the document that sparked his legendary conscientious objection stance.

Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London

Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.

Expert: Hamas-Israel Ceasefire Could Trigger Wider War

A leading conflict specialist reveals how the proposed Gaza ceasefire might inadvertently spark a devastating regional war, with analysis of Hamas's strategic calculations and Israel's precarious position.

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