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'Show' trial of foreign fighters in Donetsk breaks with international law – and could itself be a war crime

The sentencing to death of three foreign fighters captured by Russian troops and handed over to authorities in a breakaway region in Ukraine presents a serious deviation from international law – one that in itself represents a war crime.

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Ukraine conflict: how both sides are breaking the law on prisoners of war

As in any war between two sovereign countries, the Ukraine conflict has resulted in thousands of soldiers on both sides being taken captive. Both sides appear to be using prisoners of war (POWs) in ways that break international law.

The Conversation

Sentencing British POWs to death is a war crime, says law professor

Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner have rights enshrined in international law

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Ukraine: British POWs sentenced to death after 'show trial' which appears to violate Geneva Conventions

Two Britons captured while fighting in Ukraine’s armed forces have been sentenced to death after what has been condemned as a “show trial”. Aiden Aslin and Shaun Pinner, who surrendered to Russian forces during the siege of the Azovstal steelworks in Mariupol, were convicted on the charge of “being a…

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Ethereum To Test Merge With Ropsten By The End Of Tomorrow: But What Does It Even Mean?

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) — the blockchain that introduced Turing-complete smart contracts to the world — is about to take yet another step towards its transition to the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus protocol as part of Ethereum 2.0 development.

Benzinga

New York Imposes Two-Year Moratorium on Crypto Mining Firms

In a bid to address environmental concerns over proof of work (PoW) mining, The New York State Senate has passed a Bill, that imposes a two-year moratorium on new crypto mining firms that use non-renewable power.

Benzinga

Is this the best road trip music?

The power of music and tailoring your soundtrack is rooted in science, a cognitive neuroscientist says

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‘You shake at the smallest of noises’: Russian soldier tells of life as a PoW

Anton, released by Ukraine in a prisoner exchange, says he is only now registering the toll captivity took on mind and body

The Guardian - UK

Troops who defended Mariupol steel mill registered as POWs

Amid fear of Russian reprisals, hundreds of Ukrainian fighters who surrendered after enduring the merciless assault on Mariupol’s steel factory have been registered as prisoners of war

The Independent UK

What might happen to Ukraine’s Azovstal prisoners of war?

Attention now is turning to how the Mariupol POWs might be treated and what rights they have as prisoners of Russia.

Al Jazeera

EXPLAINER: What might happen to 100s of Ukrainian POWs?

The Red Cross says it has registered “hundreds” of Ukrainians POWs who have left the giant Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol after holding out in a weeks-long standoff with besieging Russian forces

The Independent UK

PigSty in July goes full hog with The Porkers

DASHVILLE'S PigSty In July is making its return after four years with a whole lot of grunt. Newcastle's own ska heroes The Porkers will return to headline the festival on July 2 at Lower Belford. The Porkers, led by the charismatic Pete "Porker" Cooper, played the last PigSty in 2018…

Newcastle Herald

Chef Crystal Wahpepah on the power of Indigenous cuisine: ‘Native foods are overlooked’

The game meat, corn and berries featured on the Indigenous chef’s menu have helped to launch her overnight success

The Guardian - US

Putin betrayed us and threw us into war like dogs without training, says POW

Private Vadim, 26, handed himself over to Ukrainian troops after his convoy was ambushed just days into the invasion, and said the idea the Russian army is strong is an illusion, claiming: "We have nothing"

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Hero or hoax? The man who broke into Auschwitz – or maybe didn’t

Denis Avey’s publishers plan changes to new editions of bestseller as researcher raises alarm

Daily Mirror

Fearless judo expert escaped three times from PoW camps during Second World War

Warrant Officer Percy Sekine was already a black belt in judo when he volunteered as a 19-year-old for the RAF at the outbreak of the Second World War. He escaped from PoW camps three times

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How to use powercfg to control power settings on Windows 10 and 11

On Windows 11, you can use the PowerCFG tool to control the power settings from Command Prompt, and in thig guide, I'll show you how.

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