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War Reporter Peter Arnett Dies at 91

Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.

UK launches new 'Living Heritage' register

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions for a new national 'living heritage' inventory, aiming to safeguard cultural practices for future generations.

UK Launches 'Living Heritage' Register for Traditions

Communities across the UK are urged to nominate cherished traditions, from cheese-rolling to steel-drumming, for a new national register aimed at safeguarding intangible cultural heritage for future generations.

UK imposes export bar on £280k Hindu paintings

A rare 200-year-old set of 56 Hindu paintings, valued at £280,000, has been barred from leaving the UK. The government aims to keep the 'Devi Mahatmya' series for national study and display. Help save this cultural treasure for the nation.

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.

Deadly fire destroys Rio museum in cultural catastrophe

A devastating overnight fire has destroyed Rio de Janeiro's Cultural Centre Mental Health museum, claiming multiple lives and incinerating priceless historical collections in Brazil's latest cultural tragedy.

Russian strike hits Ukrainian literary festival

Russia's targeted missile strike on BookForum literary festival in Lviv kills organiser Artur Dron, sparking international condemnation as Ukraine's cultural resistance continues.

Britain's Woke Crisis: The Silent Majority Revolts

An explosive investigation reveals how radical progressive policies are alienating mainstream Britain, creating a dangerous cultural divide that threatens the nation's social fabric and democratic values.

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation

Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.

Russia Plans Rival 'Intervision' Song Contest After Ban

Russia is developing a new 'Intervision' song contest with allies like China and Belarus, a direct response to its ongoing exclusion from the Eurovision Song Contest. This move signals a deepening cultural divide.

Assad Admits Ordering Ghouta Chemical Attack

In a shocking interview, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad admits to the 2013 sarin gas attack on Ghouta that killed hundreds of civilians, marking a grim anniversary with a chilling confession.

Putin Loses 18 Officers in Catastrophic Ukrainian Strike

A catastrophic Ukrainian missile strike on a secret command post near the front lines has eliminated 18 high-ranking Russian officers, including two generals, in one of the war's most significant single losses for Moscow's military leadership.

Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth

Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.

Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest

Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war demonstration in a Moscow supermarket, highlighting the Kremlin's ongoing crackdown on dissent.

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