Syria ceasefire in Aleppo after intense clashes
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
A fragile ceasefire is holding in Aleppo after three days of fighting between Syrian forces and Kurdish militants displaced over 140,000. The US has welcomed the pause, but its longevity is uncertain.
Fierce fighting in Aleppo displaces 140,000 as Syrian army clashes with US-backed Kurdish forces, threatening a wider conflict. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Tens of thousands evacuate Aleppo after a Syrian army order. Fighting intensifies between government forces and Kurdish-led SDF, raising fears of war crimes and regional escalation. Follow the latest developments.
Six months after violent riots targeted immigrants, Ballymena remains gripped by fear. Official silence and community patrols overshadow a fragile peace. Explore the aftermath.
A countdown of London's most absurd criminal blunders from 2025, featuring a public sex doll mishap, a £24k wine heist, and a fraudster using a James Bond alias. Read the full stories here.
Douglas Baldwin, a 100-year-old WW2 veteran captured in Normandy and held as a POW, has died in Luton. A 'family man' remembered for his warmth and spirit.
The Mariupol Drama Theatre, destroyed in a 2022 airstrike, reopens under Russian control. Critics call it 'dancing on bones' as a Russian fairytale replaces its Ukrainian past. Explore the story of loss, Russification, and confiscated homes.
Algeria's parliament has unanimously approved a law declaring France's 132-year colonisation a 'state crime', demanding an apology and reparations. Explore the details and diplomatic fallout.
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.
Sacramento DA Thien Ho's new book details the prosecution of Joseph DeAngelo, the Golden State Killer, and the quest for justice for his victims. Discover the story behind the mask.
Peter Arnett, the fearless journalist who won a Pulitzer for his Vietnam coverage and reported live from Baghdad during the Gulf War, has died at 91. Discover his remarkable career.
A 1918 German U-boat attack on survivors of a Canadian hospital ship set a crucial legal precedent. Discover the landmark case still cited in modern war crimes law.
Analysis: Russia's economy is faltering as the war in Ukraine drains resources. With inflation soaring and energy income plummeting, could internal tensions lead to Putin's downfall?
Donald Trump's intensified focus on ousting Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro and military strikes on suspected drug boats prompt accusations of war crimes. Listen to the Full Story podcast.
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.
New satellite analysis reveals El Fasher, Sudan, eerily empty with evidence of mass graves after a paramilitary massacre. Up to 150,000 are missing as the UN is blocked from investigating war crimes.
US President Donald Trump and his secretary of war face scrutiny over military action against suspected Venezuelan drug boats. Listen to the full analysis and support independent journalism.
A Democratic congressman calls footage of a US military strike on survivors 'deeply troubling', as experts allege potential war crimes. Calls grow for transparency and a full investigation.
Creative Assembly announces Total War: Medieval 3 and teases a second major project, fuelling speculation about a rumoured Star Wars strategy game. Get the full details on the 25th anniversary reveals.
Vladimir Putin's secret daughter, Luiza Rozova, expressed regret for her father's war when confronted by a Ukrainian journalist in Paris. Read the full story of the emotional encounter.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed soldiers in Iraq to disregard legal advice on rules of engagement, a stance now under scrutiny after a deadly Caribbean strike. Read the full investigation.
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'.
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A public inquiry hears evidence of a 'deliberate policy' to kill fighting-aged males in Afghanistan and a subsequent cover-up by senior UK special forces command.
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.
A senior whistleblower alleges UK special forces commanders suppressed evidence of unlawful killings in Afghanistan, including the shooting of children. The public inquiry continues.
African leaders convene in Algiers to demand official recognition of colonial-era crimes and reparations, citing Algeria's brutal experience under French rule as a key example.
A damning UN report accuses Israel of systematic torture against Palestinian detainees, including children. Read the full investigation into alleged war crimes and impunity.
Explore Emmerdale's darkest villains yet as Celia and Ray's human trafficking, drug running and exploitation plot unfolds. Discover their shocking crimes and what's next.
Ukrainian Nobel Peace Prize laureate demands any US peace agreement must hold Russia accountable for war crimes. Read the exclusive demands.