Former President Donald Trump faces backlash after revealing he skipped visiting wounded US soldiers in Iraq because it 'wasn't my thing', while criticising a Democratic congressman's military service.
Exclusive: Former Labour Foreign Secretary Jack Straw makes a stunning confession about public perception of the Iraq War, revealing the haunting question he is most frequently asked by the British public.
Iraq faces a deepening electricity crisis as major power plants in Baghdad and Karbala shut down due to critical fuel shortages, plunging cities into darkness and sparking widespread public anger.
A violent assailant who killed decorated Iraq War veteran David Gower, 49, with a single punch in a senseless attack has been jailed for five years. The tragic case highlights the devastating consequences of street violence.
Our review of the powerful new documentary 'One Battle After Another', a raw and intimate portrait of a Ukrainian soldier's physical and psychological journey through the ongoing conflict.
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.
Tate Britain unveils a major retrospective of Lee Miller, the extraordinary photographer who evolved from surrealist muse to fearless WWII correspondent. Discover her unparalleled legacy.
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.
Exclusive Guardian video captures harrowing, first-hand accounts from Israeli citizens grappling with the moral and emotional toll of the ongoing conflict in Gaza. A profound look at a nation's conscience.
Russian forces launched a deadly assault on Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region, killing at least two civilians in what local officials decry as a deliberate attack on residential areas. The latest violence underscores the ongoing brutality of the conflict.
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.
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.
Arab and Islamic leaders convene in Doha for an emergency summit, issuing a unified call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and condemning Israel's military actions as war crimes.
In a landmark ruling, the United Nations has officially recognised the persecution of the Yazidi people by Islamic State as a crime of genocide, marking a pivotal moment for survivors seeking justice.
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.
The Australian War Memorial has deferred its $20,000 military history prize after its judging panel selected a book about disgraced soldier Ben Roberts-Smith, sparking intense public and institutional backlash.
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.
Explosive allegations emerge that Donald Trump allegedly encouraged a Polish leader to launch a drone attack on Russia. The Independent investigates the potential catastrophic implications for NATO and the Ukraine war.
A British couple's romantic getaway to the French Riviera took a terrifying detour when their flight unexpectedly landed in war-torn Iraq, sparking a frantic international incident and leaving them stranded for days.
Poland accuses Russia of a deliberate act of aggression after its drones breach NATO airspace. The incident occurs as Putin launches 'nuclear strike' drills, marking a severe escalation and testing Western defences.
Exclusive: Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral candidate at Princeton, is being held by the Shia militant group Kata'ib Hezbollah in Iraq. The Israeli government confirms her Iranian-backed captivity is due to her Israeli citizenship.
Elizabeth Tsurkov, a doctoral student from Princeton University, has been released after being held captive by the Iranian-backed militant group Hezbollah in Iraq for over a year. The intricate diplomatic operation securing her freedom is detailed here.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is under intense scrutiny from EU members and staff for her perceived pro-Israel bias and lack of decisive leadership in responding to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, sparking a major internal revolt.
Tragic story of DeCarlos Brown, an American volunteer who died on a medical evacuation train in Ukraine after his heroic rescue of a wounded soldier. His final moments were captured by a fellow volunteer.
President Zelensky shares devastating video showing bodies strewn across a village square after a Russian missile strike targeted civilians waiting in line for financial payments.
A devastating Russian missile strike on a small Ukrainian village has resulted in a horrific death toll, with at least 51 civilians killed while shopping at a grocery store and café. The attack on Hroza is one of the deadliest single strikes in recent mon
Beloved Monty Python star and travel documentarian Michael Palin recounts a terrifying armed confrontation with Venezuelan soldiers while filming his latest series, 'Into Iraq'.
Ukraine's capital endures a massive overnight aerial attack. Air defences engage in fierce battle as falling debris causes fires and damage across the city. The assault marks a significant escalation in Russia's campaign.
A US Army veteran is on trial in Richmond, Virginia, for his alleged role in the infamous Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, two decades after the shocking images sparked global outrage.
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.