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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.

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.

Palestinian author freed after 32 years imprisonment

After more than three decades behind bars, Palestinian writer Nasser Abu Srour has been released from Israeli custody, returning to a Gaza transformed by conflict and sharing his remarkable story of literary achievement from prison.

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.

Sex offender freed by mistake in London - police search

Metropolitan Police launch urgent London-wide search for convicted sex offender Michael Riddiough-Allen after he was mistakenly released from HMP Wormwood Scrubs. Authorities warn public not to approach the 48-year-old.

British woman repatriated from Bali execution

Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali for drug smuggling, has been repatriated to the UK after years on death row. Discover the full story behind this controversial case.

British Gran's Final Plea on Bali Death Row

Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother facing execution in Bali, makes one last desperate appeal as her health deteriorates in Kerobokan Prison. Exclusive details reveal her heartbreaking final wishes.

British grandmother freed from Indonesia death row

A seriously ill British grandmother has been granted repatriation to the UK after spending twelve years on death row in Indonesia for drug smuggling offences, following a dramatic medical intervention.

British Grandma's Decade on Bali Death Row

Lindsay Sandiford, the British grandmother sentenced to death in Bali for drug trafficking, continues her desperate battle for freedom as hopes for a UK-funded legal appeal dwindle.

Released murderer kills pregnant girlfriend

Shocking confession reveals how a convicted murderer, released on licence, brutally stabbed his pregnant girlfriend 26 times in a horrific attack that has sparked outrage across Britain.

Dangerous prisoner escapes during hospital visit

Police forces across Staffordshire on high alert as convicted criminal John Millett, serving time for serious offences, escapes custody while at hospital in Tamworth. Authorities warn public not to approach.

Trans paedophile removed from women's prison

Exclusive: Ministers announce major prison policy overhaul after transgender child sex offender Isla Bryson is transferred from women's facility, sparking nationwide debate on safeguarding.

Gaza ceasefire: Israel-Hamas hostage exchange begins

A delicate ceasefire takes hold in Gaza as Israel and Hamas begin reciprocal releases of hostages and prisoners, while humanitarian aid flows into the besieged territory under Qatari-mediated agreement.

Freed Palestinians reveal torture in Israeli jails

Newly released Palestinian detainees reveal shocking accounts of systematic torture, medical neglect and inhumane conditions within Israeli prisons, with many requiring urgent hospital treatment.

Australian gets 15 years in Bali drug case

Nelson James, a 30-year-old Australian tourist, has been sentenced to 15 years in Indonesian prison after being caught with methamphetamine in a Bali hotel raid. The shocking case serves as a stark warning about Indonesia's zero-tolerance drug laws.

Gaza Ceasefire: Hostage Exchange Deal Reached

A fragile ceasefire begins in Gaza amid intensive diplomatic efforts, with Israel and Hamas preparing for a major prisoner exchange that could see hostages and detainees returning home.

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