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Pearl Harbour's last survivors: An era ends

With no survivors attending the 2025 ceremony, discover how the memory of the Pearl Harbour attack is being preserved for future generations through oral histories and family legacies.

ICE Raids in Raleigh Lead to 200+ Arrests

Federal immigration agents detain over 200 people in Raleigh, North Carolina, in one of the largest ICE operations this year. Learn about the community impact and legal response.

Sarajevo's fragile peace three decades after siege

Three decades after the longest siege in modern history, Sarajevo reveals a complex tapestry of resilience and lingering trauma. Discover how this European capital continues to navigate the delicate balance between remembrance and moving forward.

Irish PM's Emotional Newfoundland Pilgrimage

Taoiseach Simon Harris makes poignant journey to Irish Memorial in Newfoundland, honouring centuries of Irish heritage and the tragic legacy of 19th century immigrants.

Museum of Youth Culture Opens in London's Soho

Discover the vibrant history of British youth culture at London's newest museum, featuring rare photographs, fashion, and memorabilia from decades of teenage rebellion and style.

Britain's Golden Age of Magic Revealed

Rachel Morris's compelling new book reveals how Victorian magicians transformed entertainment and paved the way for modern show business in this fascinating historical exploration.

Halloween ICE Raid: Homeowners Dragged From Beds

Exclusive details emerge of a terrifying Halloween night raid where ICE agents stormed a residential property, dragging homeowners from their beds in a dramatic immigration enforcement operation that has left the community in shock.

UK Asylum Appeals Surge Overwhelms Courts

Britain's immigration courts face collapse as asylum appeals surge to unprecedented levels, creating dangerous backlogs and raising serious concerns about public safety.

Student finds lost grave of Equiano's daughter

A British teenager's school research project uncovers the final resting place of Joanna Vassa, daughter of famed abolitionist Olaudah Equiano, solving a 200-year-old mystery.

Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On

Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.

ICE operates secret detention sites across US

Exclusive investigation reveals ICE operates covert detention facilities across the US, holding migrants in unmarked buildings without proper oversight or legal access.

Roman ruler mix-up stuns Queensland exam students

Australian high school students were left bewildered when a Queensland history exam featured an obscure Roman military commander instead of the expected Julius Caesar, raising questions about curriculum standards.

Albanian asylum seeker wins 26-year stay battle

In an extraordinary legal battle spanning more than a quarter-century, an Albanian asylum seeker who arrived as a child has finally secured his right to stay in the UK, marking a landmark immigration case.

Nelson paid wine bill to mistress's husband, letters reveal

Newly revealed historical documents expose Admiral Lord Nelson's extraordinary payment for three dozen claret bottles to the cuckolded husband of his lover Emma Hamilton, revealing the tangled personal life behind Britain's naval legend.

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