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Sycamore Gap Saplings Planted for National Tree Week

The first of 49 saplings grown from the felled Sycamore Gap tree are being planted across the UK, offering a powerful symbol of regrowth and resilience. Discover where these 'trees of hope' are taking root.

AI identifies Nazi killer 84 years after crime

Artificial intelligence has identified a German SS soldier who killed a Jewish man, leading to his name being removed from a war memorial. Discover how this breakthrough corrects history.

Rhyl's 'skinny' Christmas tree sparks resident fury

Residents in the seaside town of Rhyl have ridiculed the council's 'threadbare' Christmas tree, dubbing it a 'Temu tree' and blaming shrinkflation. Discover the council's response and the national growing crisis.

No charges over 101 deaths at Gosport hospital

Families of 101 patients who died at scandal-hit Gosport War Memorial Hospital told no criminal charges will be brought. Police investigation continues into hundreds more deaths.

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.

Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism

Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.

Council axes village's beloved 150-year-old chestnut tree

Residents of a quiet Nottinghamshire village are devastated after council contractors chopped down their cherished 150-year-old horse chestnut tree without warning, sparking fury and heartbreak throughout the community.

German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality

German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.

Queen Camilla's poignant Remembrance tribute in Wiltshire

The Queen Consort honoured fallen heroes in a deeply personal ceremony at a war memorial near her Wiltshire home, while supporting the WI's remarkable project creating thousands of handmade poppies for Remembrance displays across the nation.

Council declares war on sunflower memorial garden

A homeowner in South Gloucestershire is battling local authorities after being ordered to remove a beautiful sunflower memorial garden. Discover why this peaceful tribute has sparked a major dispute over garden regulations and personal expression.

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