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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.

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.

USS Tang: The Submarine That Sank With Its Own Torpedo

Newly unearthed documents reveal the harrowing final moments of the USS Tang, the US submarine that tragically sank itself with its own torpedo in 1944, claiming 78 lives in one of World War II's most devastating naval accidents.

Australia-Papua New Guinea Sign Historic Security Pact

In a landmark move that reshapes Pacific power dynamics, Australia has signed a comprehensive security agreement with Papua New Guinea, marking Canberra's strongest commitment yet to regional stability amid growing Chinese influence.

Beazley defends War Memorial's ban on Roberts-Smith book prize

Former Australian Governor-General Kim Beazley defends the Australian War Memorial's contentious decision to exclude a book about Ben Roberts-Smith from its annual prize, igniting a fierce national debate on honour, valour, and historical legacy.

'Best War Film Ever' Stuns Channel 4 Viewers

Channel 4's broadcast of the critically acclaimed 1993 film 'The War Game' has left audiences stunned, with many taking to social media to declare it the most powerful and harrowing war movie ever created.

Albanese faces Pacific backlash over Woodside gas decision

Australian PM Anthony Albanese confronts mounting pressure from Pacific leaders over the controversial Woodside North West Shelf extension, overshadowing the Pacific Islands Forum in the Cook Islands. The decision tests Australia's climate commitments and

UK's HMS Prince of Wales Leads Naval Drills with South Korea

In a powerful demonstration of Global Britain, the Royal Navy's flagship HMS Prince of Wales conducts joint exercises with South Korean forces in the Indo-Pacific, underscoring the UK's commitment to regional security and its strategic tilt towards the re

Putin honours general sought by ICC for Ukraine war crimes

Vladimir Putin has provocatively awarded a 'Courage' medal to Russian General Sergei Kobylash, who is sought by the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity in Ukraine, signalling a stark dismissal of international law.

Albanese Counters China in Vanuatu as Nature Laws Stall

Australian PM Anthony Albanese makes a strategic visit to Vanuatu for the Pacific Islands Forum, aiming to reinforce regional ties and counter China's growing influence, while back home, the government faces a critical battle over stalled environmental la

Hurricane Kiko Upgraded to Category 4, Hawaii Monitors

Hurricane Kiko has been rapidly upgraded to a Category 4 storm, churning dangerously in the Eastern Pacific. While its direct path remains uncertain, forecasters warn Hawaii must remain on high alert for potential severe weather conditions in the coming d

Russian Missile Barrage Devastates Zaporizhzhia

A brutal Russian missile strike has torn through the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia, leaving a trail of destruction, multiple casualties, and shattered residential buildings. Newly emerged footage captures the horrifying moment of impact and the immediate

Russia Strikes Kyiv in Retaliation, UK Warns of Escalation

Russia launched a major missile attack on Kyiv, reportedly in retaliation for a Ukrainian strike on a Russian-linked British Council building. The UK government condemns the assault as intelligence points to further escalation.

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