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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.

Houthi rebels detain 20 UN staff in Yemen escalation

Houthi forces in Yemen have seized at least 20 United Nations staff members in a dramatic escalation that threatens humanitarian operations and regional stability. The detentions come amid growing international concern over rebel activities.

Houthis sentence 35 to public execution in Yemen mass trial

In a deeply concerning development, Yemen's Houthi rebels have convicted 35 Yemenis in a mass trial, sentencing them to public execution for allegedly collaborating with Saudi Arabia. The controversial verdict has drawn international condemnation and rais

Dutch warship stops Houthi Red Sea attack

In a dramatic escalation, a Netherlands naval frigate successfully intercepted multiple Houthi drones and missiles targeting commercial shipping lanes, as regional conflict spreads.

Israeli Airstrike on Yemeni Media Hub Kills Journalists

A devastating Israeli missile strike has destroyed the Al-Masirah satellite channel's complex in Sana'a, Yemen, killing at least seven media workers and wounding dozens. The attack, condemned by press freedom organisations, marks a severe escalation in ta

UK lawyers condemn government's 'shameful' UN vote

A coalition of leading UK legal bodies has issued a scathing rebuke of the British government's decision to oppose a UN motion calling for sanctions against Israel. The lawyers accuse ministers of violating international law and undermining the rules-base

Houthis Claim Drone Strike on Ship in Aden

Yemen's Houthi rebels have escalated their campaign in the Red Sea, claiming a sophisticated drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Gulf of Aden they allege is linked to Israel. The strike marks a significant intensification of the conflict's maritime

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.

Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Across Middle East

Qatar issues a stern condemnation of recent Israeli airstrikes across the Middle East, warning of severe repercussions for regional stability and the security of the Gaza ceasefire negotiations.

Israeli Air Strikes Target Houthi Rebels in Yemen

Exclusive: Israeli warplanes have launched a significant offensive against Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes, a major escalation, raise urgent questions about regional stability and the safety of global shipping lanes. The UK government is m

Qatar Condemns Israeli Airstrikes Across Middle East

Qatar launches a fierce diplomatic offensive, condemning recent Israeli military actions in Gaza, Syria, and Yemen. Doha warns of catastrophic regional repercussions and a severe impact on fragile mediation efforts.

Houthis Strike Israel with Drones; IDF Bombs Hamas in Gaza

Yemen's Houthi rebels claim a major drone strike on Israel, while the IDF intensifies bombing in Gaza targeting Hamas. The attack marks a significant escalation and raises fears of a broader regional conflict involving Iranian-backed proxies.

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.

Houthis Strike Israeli City in Major Escalation

Yemen's Houthi rebels launch a significant drone attack on Eilat, marking a major expansion of the Gaza conflict. The IDF confirms interception, raising fears of a broader regional war.

Houthis raid UN aid offices in Sana'a, seize property

In a major escalation, Houthi rebels have forcibly raided the offices of key UN agencies in Sana'a, including the World Food Programme and UNICEF, seizing property and ejecting staff. The UN condemns the acts as a severe violation of international law.

Yemen's Houthi PM 'Missing' After Israeli Airstrike

Yemen's Houthi authorities report their Prime Minister, Abdel-Aziz bin Habtour, as missing after an airstrike obliterates a building in western Hudaydah. The attack, widely attributed to Israel, escalates tensions in the region amidst the ongoing Gaza con

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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