SAS war crimes cover-up alleged in Afghanistan inquiry
A senior whistleblower claims UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings, including children. The independent inquiry continues its investigation.
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SAS figures defend regiment in Afghanistan war crimes inquiry
Senior SAS officers challenge High Court inquiry's 'selective' release of evidence regarding alleged extra-judicial killings in Afghanistan. Key testimonies remain unpublished as investigation continues until 2026.
War Hero's Victoria Cross Fetches £318,000
The Victoria Cross awarded to Captain Reginald Haine for his bravery against 100 Germans has sold for £318,000. Discover the story of this WWI hero's incredible gallantry.
Hanson's Loyalty Ultimatum Sparks Melbourne Protest Clashes
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declares new immigrants must show 'undivided loyalty' to Australia during fiery anti-immigration rally. Read about the violent clashes and political fallout.
Trump to release MRI results from October physical
President Donald Trump announces he will release his October MRI results, claiming they were 'perfect'. Discover the details and the ongoing questions about the scan.
Trump Hosts National Guard Families After DC Shooting
President Trump invites National Guard members and victims' families to White House following Washington DC shooting. Read about the political response and security measures.
Starmer's welfare reform pledge amid Reeves budget row
Keir Starmer pledges welfare state overhaul to tackle 'poverty of ambition' while Chancellor Rachel Reeves battles accusations she misled public over finances. Read the latest Westminster developments.
Tony Robinson compares Farage's rise to Hitler
Labour supporter Sir Tony Robinson draws controversial parallels between Nigel Farage and Adolf Hitler's political trajectories. Exclusive analysis of the fallout from his podcast remarks.
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92
Ludwig Minelli, founder of Swiss assisted suicide organisation Dignitas, has died by assisted suicide days before his 93rd birthday. Read about his legacy and the UK's assisted dying debate.
US halts asylum after National Guard shooting
Trump administration suspends all asylum decisions following capital shooting. Plus: Ukraine-Russia talks, Hong Kong fire tragedy, and global flood disasters. Read the full weekend update.
Africa pushes for colonial crime recognition and reparations
African leaders are intensifying demands for colonial-era crimes to be recognised as crimes against humanity, with calls for formal apologies and financial reparations from former colonial powers.
Cory Booker Marries Alexis Lewis in Dual Ceremonies
Democratic Senator Cory Booker has married real estate director Alexis Lewis in ceremonies across Newark and Washington. The 56-year-old announced his engagement just months ago. Read more about their political love story.
Noem: Guard Shooter 'Radicalised' on US Soil
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem claims the Afghan suspect in the National Guard shooting was radicalised in America, criticising Biden's vetting procedures. Trump halts Afghan asylum applications.
Trump Team Advances Ukraine Peace Plan Amid Criticism
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio leads talks on 28-point Ukraine peace plan with Russian favouritism concerns. Read the latest diplomatic developments.
West Virginia mourns slain National Guard soldier
A West Virginia high school remembers Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, a National Guard member fatally shot in Washington D.C. Governor and community pay tribute. Read the full story.
Your Party keeps name after tense conference
Jeremy Corbyn's new left-wing movement, Your Party, concludes its tense inaugural conference in Liverpool, making its interim name permanent and opting for collective leadership.
Dublin Council Pulls Herzog Park Renaming Vote
A controversial plan to rename Herzog Park in Dublin has been withdrawn after criticism from the Taoiseach and Israeli officials. Discover the full story behind this diplomatic row.
Idaho bar offers free beer for ICE arrest tips
An Idaho bar's controversial promotion offers a month of free beer to customers who help ICE deport undocumented immigrants, sparking national debate. Read the full story.
Ella Baron's Party Conference Name Tag Cartoon
Political cartoonist Ella Baron brilliantly satirises party conference culture through witty name badges. Discover her sharp take on political identity and conformity.
Pope Leo XIV Calls for Peace in Lebanon Speech
Pope Leo XIV addressed Lebanese leaders, calling peace a 'desire and a vocation'. He praised the nation's resilience. Read his powerful message for the Middle East.
Independent Co-Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Sir Andreas Whittam Smith, who courageously launched The Independent in 1986 to challenge Fleet Street partisanship, has died aged 88. Read his remarkable story.
Swinney 'not fully candid' on asylum seeker plans
Scottish Secretary Douglas Alexander accuses First Minister John Swinney of lacking transparency over UK Government engagement on housing 300 asylum seekers at Cameron Barracks in Inverness.
US 'Double-Tap' Strike a War Crime, Says Senator
Senator Mark Kelly alleges a second US Navy SEALs strike on a disabled vessel constitutes a war crime. Discover the details and the growing political fallout.
The Independent Founder Andreas Whittam Smith Dies at 88
Andreas Whittam Smith, the pioneering co-founder of The Independent who reshaped British journalism, has died aged 88. Discover his remarkable legacy of impartial reporting.
Police accused of anti-Semitism in Maccabi fan ban
Israel accuses West Midlands Police of using 'false intelligence' to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Villa Park, risking community tensions. Read the full investigation.
Your Party Keeps Name Amid Leadership Chaos
Jeremy Corbyn's new hard-Left movement faces internal warfare as members block his leadership bid and keep controversial name. Discover the unfolding political drama.
Farage makes £140k from Cameo as constituents furious
Reform MP Nigel Farage earned £140,000 from Cameo videos while speaking just 22 times in Parliament. Clacton constituents express outrage over his absence. Read the full investigation.
Putin's shadow fleet suffers Black Sea drone attack
Ukrainian naval drones targeted two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, causing explosions and fires. All crew members survived the attack on Putin's sanctioned 'shadow fleet'.
Mormon sect wife sues prophet husband after 51 years
Shirlyn Watson, 71, is suing her husband David, leader of 10,000-strong polygamous Mormon sect, for a share of their $1m property after decades in plural marriage.
Monks Accused of Turning Harrison's Manor into Theme Park
Bhaktivedanta Manor, gifted by George Harrison, faces local fury over expansion plans critics call a commercial 'spiritual theme park'. Discover the planning row.
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