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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.

Award-Winning War Film Vanishes From BBC iPlayer

The critically acclaimed World War I film 'All Quiet on the Western Front' has been unexpectedly removed from BBC iPlayer, sparking outrage among viewers who call it essential viewing.

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.

True story behind Netflix's new war film revealed

Discover the incredible real-life inspiration for Netflix's powerful new war drama starring Pierce Brosnan, based on a 89-year-old veteran's astonishing journey to honour his fallen comrades.

Trump eyes Boston for 2026 World Cup matches

Exclusive: Donald Trump reveals ambitious plans to bring FIFA World Cup matches to Boston as part of joint US-Mexico-Canada bid, creating potential partnership with Mayor Michelle Wu's administration.

Cape Verde stun Cameroon to reach World Cup 2026

The tiny island nation of Cape Verde has defied all odds, booking their place at the 2026 World Cup after a dramatic victory over Cameroon, while Eswatini's fairytale run came to an end.

FIFA considers winter World Cups for Middle East hosts

Exclusive: FIFA considers radical shake-up that would see major tournaments like the World Cup shift to winter in Middle Eastern nations, potentially starting with Saudi Arabia's 2034 bid. Football's global schedule faces unprecedented transformation.

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.

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.

Putin's Spokesman Issues Chilling WW3 Nuclear Threat

Dmitry Peskov, Vladimir Putin's top spokesman, has issued a stark warning that direct conflict between Russia and NATO would inevitably escalate into a full-scale nuclear world war, marking a severe escalation in rhetoric.

'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.

Putin's Nuclear Ultimatum: Russia Threatens NATO Clash

Vladimir Putin issues a stark nuclear warning, threatening a global conflict if Western nations permit Ukraine to use their weapons for strikes on Russian territory. The Kremlin's chilling threat escalates tensions to a dangerous new level.

USA World Cup Dream 'Dead' After Shocking Defeat

The United States' hopes for the 2026 World Cup have been dealt a severe blow after a devastating loss to Panama. Outrage and disbelief ripple through the American football community as pundit Charlie Kirk labels the situation 'dead'.

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