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War Reporter Peter Arnett Dies at 91

Peter Arnett, the legendary journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Read his remarkable story.

Community restores felled war memorial Christmas tree

Residents of Shotton Colliery rally to repair and fundraise for their vandalised Christmas tree, a living war memorial, after a shocking chainsaw attack. Discover the heartwarming story of community spirit.

Naked thug jailed after two-day bender chaos

Rhys Hicks terrorised streets, attacked a driver, and urinated on a war memorial during a naked, cocaine-fuelled rampage. Read the full shocking details of his sentencing.

Teen dies in workplace tractor accident in Cambridgeshire

A 19-year-old girl, Žavinta Petrašiūtė, has died after a tragic industrial accident involving a tractor at Pretoria Energy in Cambridgeshire. Police and HSE are investigating. A fundraiser has been set up to support her family.

AI identifies Nazi killer 84 years after crime

Artificial intelligence has identified a German SS soldier who killed a Jewish man, leading to his name being removed from a war memorial. Discover how this breakthrough corrects history.

No charges over 101 deaths at Gosport hospital

Families of 101 patients who died at scandal-hit Gosport War Memorial Hospital told no criminal charges will be brought. Police investigation continues into hundreds more deaths.

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.

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.

Russian link suspected in Paris memorial vandalism

Two Bulgarian nationals have been convicted for vandalising a Holocaust memorial in Paris, with French intelligence suspecting Russian involvement in orchestrating the attack to destabilise European unity.

Cricket community mourns teenager Ben Austin

The tight-knit cricket world comes together to mourn 15-year-old Ben Austin, killed in a devastating training incident, as tributes pour in for the promising young sportsman.

German dentists memorialise Nazi-era brutality

German dental association unveils groundbreaking memorial acknowledging profession's complicity in Nazi sadistic practices and human experimentation during Third Reich era.

Queen Camilla's poignant Remembrance tribute in Wiltshire

The Queen Consort honoured fallen heroes in a deeply personal ceremony at a war memorial near her Wiltshire home, while supporting the WI's remarkable project creating thousands of handmade poppies for Remembrance displays across the nation.

Council declares war on sunflower memorial garden

A homeowner in South Gloucestershire is battling local authorities after being ordered to remove a beautiful sunflower memorial garden. Discover why this peaceful tribute has sparked a major dispute over garden regulations and personal expression.

Civil War Statues Removed in North Carolina Overnight

Three Confederate monuments mysteriously disappear from public view in Denton, North Carolina, sparking debate about historical preservation and modern values as local officials remain tight-lipped about the removal operation.

End Gaza War: The True Memorial to October 7

An urgent call for Britain to champion a ceasefire as the only meaningful memorial to October 7 victims, arguing that continued violence betrays their memory and perpetuates cycles of suffering.

Worker Crushed by Machine at Palermo's Pizza Factory

A devastating industrial accident at a Palermo's Pizza factory in Wisconsin has claimed the life of a worker, who was tragically crushed by a dough machine. The incident has prompted a major investigation by OSHA.

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