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A military dog who charged through a hail of Al Qaeda gunfire to take out a sniper and save the lives of British soldiers has today been awarded the animal equivalent of the Victoria Cross. Pinned down by grenade and machine-gun fire from an insurgent, special forces were unable to move during a compound raid … Read more
Nine Australian soldiers have taken their own lives in just three weeks amid the release of a damning report into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The four-year inquiry uncovered a ‘shameful record’ of unlawful killings which took place outside the ‘heat of battle’. A redacted version of the report was released on Thursday after weeks … Read more
Nine Australian soldiers have taken their own lives in just three weeks amid the release of a damning report into alleged war crimes in Afghanistan. The four-year inquiry uncovered a ‘shameful record’ of unlawful killings which took place outside the ‘heat of battle’. A redacted version of the report was released on Thursday after weeks … Read more
Al-Qaeda chief Ayman al-Zawahiri has died of natural causes, Pakistani media claimed today, following persistent rumours of the terrorist leader’s demise. Security sources in Pakistan and Afghanistan told Arab News that Zawahiri was dead, possibly succumbing to asthma following ‘breathing issues’. Last heard from in a message on the anniversary of 9/11, Zawahiri’s health and longevity … Read more
Thousands of Australian soldiers could lose their medals after a report claimed there was no longer ‘sustained outstanding service’ after a damning inquiry exposed a litany of alleged war crimes. The atrocities allegedly committed by Australian Special Air Service members were so heinous that more than 50 pages in Thursday’s report had to be redacted. … Read more
Thousands of Australian soldiers could lose their medals after a report claimed there was no longer ‘sustained outstanding service’ after a damning inquiry exposed a litany of alleged war crimes. The atrocities allegedly committed by Australian Special Air Service members were so heinous that more than 50 pages in Thursday’s report had to be redacted. … Read more
Donald Trump has been accused of trying to hamstring Joe Biden before he leaves office by ‘lighting so many foreign policy fires the Democrat won’t be able to put them out.’ The president has ordered thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, attacked Chinese tech companies and brokered a colossal arms deal in the … Read more
Donald Trump has been accused of trying to hamstring Joe Biden before he leaves office by ‘lighting so many foreign policy fires the Democrat won’t be able to put them out.’ The president has ordered thousands of troops out of Afghanistan and Iraq, attacked Chinese tech companies and brokered a colossal arms deal in the … Read more
Strictly Come Dancing viewers call for Prince Harry to STAR in the show after he calls on fellow veteran JJ Chalmers to share sweet message of support By Roxy Simons For Mailonline Published: 20:54 GMT, 14 November 2020 | Updated: 20:54 GMT, 14 November 2020 Strictly Come Dancing fans have called for Prince Harry to … Read more
The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross The Conspicuous Gallantry Cross is one of the highest awards given for gallantry and leadership. It can be given posthumously in ‘recognition of an act or acts of conspicuous gallantry during active operations against the enemy’. The medal is given to people serving in all ranks of the Royal Navy, Royal Marines, … Read more