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Russian Forces Abduct 50 Ukrainian Civilians in 'Medieval' Border Raid

50 Ukrainian civilians kidnapped in Russian border raid

Russian troops have forcibly taken 50 civilians, mostly elderly women, from a Ukrainian border village. Ukraine condemns the 'barbaric' act and demands their return. Read the latest on this alleged war crime.

Élysée Palace Silver Steward Arrested for €40,000 Tableware Theft

Élysée Palace Staff Accused of Stealing €40k Tableware

A silver steward at France's presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing historic porcelain and silverware, valued up to €40,000, and listing items on sites like Vinted. Read the full investigation details.

Thailand-Cambodia Border Dispute: A Century of Colonial Maps and Temple Tensions

Century-old Thailand-Cambodia border conflict explained

Explore the deep-rooted Thailand-Cambodia border dispute, from colonial-era maps to the modern-day conflict over ancient temples like Preah Vihear. Understand the historical 'sibling rivalry' that fuels ongoing tensions.

Melbourne's Burke and Wills Statue Debate: Reassessing a 'Heroic' Failure

Melbourne reconsiders its Burke and Wills statue

Melbourne debates the fate of its oldest public monument, a statue of explorers Burke and Wills, prompting a critical re-examination of their disastrous 1860 expedition and its colonial legacy. Discover the full story.

French MP Clémentine Autain Vows to Resist Far-Right Government

French MP Autain Pledges Resistance to Far-Right

French left-wing MP Clémentine Autain declares intent to resist a far-right government, warning of a 'regime change' and calling for a broad coalition to block the National Rally.

US Attorney General Pam Bondi Directs Probe into Antifa 'Tax Crimes'

Bondi Memo Orders Antifa Investigation for Tax Crimes

Exclusive: US Attorney General Pam Bondi instructs law enforcement to investigate Antifa and leftwing groups for potential tax violations, escalating Trump's domestic terror crackdown. Read the full story.

Inquiry: Police fail to treat sex crimes against women as high priority

Sex crimes against women not a police priority, inquiry finds

A major inquiry sparked by Sarah Everard's murder finds police response to sexually motivated crimes against women in public is inconsistent and under-resourced. Lady Elish Angiolini urges leaders to act now as 'lives are at stake'.

UK Special Forces Accused of 'Deliberate Policy' to Kill Afghan Civilians

UK Special Forces 'Kill Policy' in Afghanistan Inquiry

A public inquiry hears a senior officer warned of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan, with allegations of a cover-up reaching the highest levels of UK special forces command.

UK Special Forces Accused of Afghan War Crimes Cover-Up

SAS Afghan War Crimes Cover-Up Alleged

A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.

Tommy Gee: The 100-Year Legacy of a Progressive Colonial Administrator

Tommy Gee's Century of Progressive Service

Discover the remarkable life of Tommy Gee, the colonial administrator who championed Ugandan education and helped double its secondary schools. Read his inspiring obituary.

Ozon's Camus Adaptation Reopens Colonial Wounds in UK Cinemas

New Camus Film Adaptation Divides Critics

François Ozon's bold adaptation of Camus' The Stranger sparks fresh debate about colonialism as it prepares for UK release. Discover the controversial new interpretation.

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: A Poetic Dive into Colonial Nightmares

Evelyn Araluen's The Rot: Poetry of Colonial Truths

Explore Evelyn Araluen's award-winning poetry collection The Rot, a powerful examination of colonisation's legacy through fierce lyricism and tender truths. Discover this essential Australian voice.

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