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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.

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.

Starmer: I was nearly sent to Vietnam as orphan

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer reveals he was nearly sent to Vietnam as an orphan during the war, sharing his mother's lifelong health struggles in a deeply personal interview.

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.

Real Benjamin Lee: Guinness heir's secret life revealed

Discover the astonishing true story of Benjamin Lee, the real-life Guinness heir whose extraordinary double life inspired the hit Channel 4 drama. From brewing dynasty to secret identity, this is the revelation that will shock television audiences.

War Film Cast: The Real People Revealed

Discover the incredible true stories behind the cast of characters in the gripping new war film, from decorated heroes to ordinary soldiers facing extraordinary circumstances.

Colwill Brown wins BBC Short Story Award 2025

Yorkshire author Colwill Brown wins prestigious BBC National Short Story Award 2025 for 'You Cannot Thread a Moving Needle,' celebrated for its authentic regional dialect and emotional depth.

Margot Robbie's childhood ant farm chaos revealed

Hollywood superstar Margot Robbie reveals her most outrageous childhood moment - a chaotic ant farm experiment that brought insects crawling through her family home in a hilarious domestic disaster.

Assad Admits Ordering Ghouta Chemical Attack

In a shocking interview, Syrian dictator Bashar al-Assad admits to the 2013 sarin gas attack on Ghouta that killed hundreds of civilians, marking a grim anniversary with a chilling confession.

Putin Loses 18 Officers in Catastrophic Ukrainian Strike

A catastrophic Ukrainian missile strike on a secret command post near the front lines has eliminated 18 high-ranking Russian officers, including two generals, in one of the war's most significant single losses for Moscow's military leadership.

The Guest: British Hostage's 4-Year Ordeal in Coldwater

The shocking true story of Michael, a British man held captive for four years in a remote American town, is now a major new ITV drama. Discover the incredible tale of survival and the psychological battle he endured.

Saving Private Ryan's D-Day: The Brutal Truth

Steven Spielberg's harrowing D-Day sequence in Saving Private Ryan is revealed to be so brutally authentic that WWII veterans couldn't bear to watch. Discover the real stories and shocking details behind cinema's most realistic war depiction.

Pussy Riot Members Jailed for Anti-War Protest

Two members of the Russian protest group Pussy Riot have been sentenced to prison for an anti-war demonstration in a Moscow supermarket, highlighting the Kremlin's ongoing crackdown on dissent.

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