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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.

World Cup 2026 Fixtures Revealed on Saturday

FIFA will unveil the full 2026 World Cup match schedule on 6 December, including kick-off times and venues for all 72 group games across 16 host cities in North America.

USA's 2026 World Cup Group D opponents confirmed

The United States Men's National Team will face Australia, Paraguay, and a play-off winner in Group D for the 2026 World Cup. Discover the full draw details and tournament schedule here.

Complete Guide to 2026 FIFA World Cup Venues

Your ultimate guide to all 16 stadiums hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Discover key facts, capacities, and history ahead of the draw.

Try Our 2026 World Cup Draw Simulator Now

Can't wait for the official 2026 World Cup draw? Use our free interactive simulator to predict the groups for England, Scotland and all 48 teams ahead of Friday's ceremony in Washington.

Scotland's World Cup draw: All you need to know

Scotland return to the World Cup draw after 27 years. We analyse the pots, the potential opponents, and what Steve Clarke's side can expect from Friday's ceremony in Washington DC.

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.

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.

Queen's secret WWII Brazil role revealed in archives

Newly uncovered documents from the Royal Archives disclose Queen Elizabeth II's covert efforts to strengthen UK-Brazil relations during World War II, challenging traditional narratives of her wartime service.

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.

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.

AI identifies 4,800 unknown Holocaust victims

Groundbreaking artificial intelligence project at Yad Vashem successfully identifies thousands of Holocaust victims through advanced document analysis, bringing names back from oblivion.

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.

Sikh Soldiers: WWI's Forgotten Warriors

Discover how over 130,000 Sikh soldiers fought alongside British forces during the First World War, forming a crucial yet overlooked chapter in military history.

Himmler's grandson breaks silence on Nazi crimes

In a remarkable act of historical reckoning, the grandson of SS leader Heinrich Himmler speaks out against his ancestor's atrocities and Nazi ideology in a powerful documentary interview.

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