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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.

Ohtani's Historic World Series Quest Begins

Shohei Ohtani stands on the brink of baseball history as he prepares for his first World Series appearance, bringing his unprecedented two-way talents to the sport's grandest stage.

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.

Scottish church organist was Hitler's personal pianist

The extraordinary double life of a quiet Scottish church organist has been revealed as that of Hitler's former personal pianist, exposing a dark chapter of history hidden in rural Scotland for decades.

USS Tang: The Submarine That Sank With Its Own Torpedo

Newly unearthed documents reveal the harrowing final moments of the USS Tang, the US submarine that tragically sank itself with its own torpedo in 1944, claiming 78 lives in one of World War II's most devastating naval accidents.

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