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One Nation targets Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie over role in Ben Roberts-Smith affair

Liberal frontbencher Andrew Hastie has become a special target for One Nation over his willingness to give evidence against Victoria Cross winner Ben Roberts-Smith, who has been charged with five counts of the war crime of murder.

The Conversation

NSW:War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

A former SAS soldier charged with war crimes will be allowed to attend the funeral of a fellow service member after having his bail conditions varied.

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War crime accused soldier to attend paratrooper funeral

A former SAS soldier charged with war crimes will be allowed to attend the funeral of a fellow service member after having his bail conditions varied.

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War crimes investigator and AFP ask corruption commission to probe Ben Roberts-Smith leak

Government’s special investigator tells Senate estimates he was surprised journalists had prior knowledge of former SAS man’s arrest

The Guardian - AU

Euro-Med Monitor Documents Children and Infants With Bound Hands in Gaza Mass Graves as UN Demands Investigation

Mass graves containing hundreds of bodies, including children, have been discovered at Gaza hospitals, prompting international calls for independent investigations into potential war crimes.

International Business Times UK

‘They got executed’: Iraq war veteran sees no difference between Hegseth’s Caribbean actions and war crimes Nazi’s were convicted for

Congress simply wants evidence.

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Afghan war crimes report on frontline of new display

As the Australian War Memorial grapples with how to deal with alleged Afghan crimes, a copy of a report into the claims of atrocities is going on display.

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Indigenous speakers booed at Anzac Day services while Ben Roberts-Smith attends separate Gold Coast event

Roberts-Smith, who has denied five charges of war crime murder, says he was always going to attend: ‘I never thought about not coming’

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith to attend first Anzac Day service since war crime charges

Former soldier says he will ‘pay my respects’ at commemoration in Queensland where he has been living since being released on bail

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith planned to leave Australia and researched buying wellness business in Spain, court documents show

Partner of soldier accused of war crimes says the couple discussed possibility of moving overseas to ‘create some normalcy in our lives’

The Guardian - AU

‘I will never give up’: Ben Roberts-Smith denies war crime allegations in first public statement since his arrest

The Victoria Cross recipient, once Australia’s most lionised soldier, faces five charges of war crime murder over allegations he killed unarmed civilians during his service with the Australian SAS in Afghanistan

The Guardian - AU

Accused war criminal Roberts-Smith vows to clear name

Decorated soldier Ben Roberts-Smith has made his first public statement since being charged with multiple war crimes, pledging to fight until the end.

AAP

Afternoon Update: Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail; Meghan and Harry meet Bondi attack survivors; and should you vacuum slower?

Former SAS corporal to be released from Silverwater prison ahead of potential trial for war crimes

The Guardian - AU

Australia's most decorated veteran granted bail on war crimes charges related to Afghan deaths

Australia’s most decorated living veteran has been granted bail 10 days after he was charged with committing war crimes in Afghanistan

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The Conversation

‘Exceptional circumstances’: why was Ben Roberts-Smith granted bail?

In early April, one of Australia’s most decorated soldiers, Ben Roberts-Smith, was arrested and charged with five war crimes of murder.

The Guardian - AU

Ben Roberts-Smith released from prison on bail after being charged with five counts of war crime murder

Former SAS corporal granted bail ahead of potential trial on charges relating to alleged killing of civilians in Afghanistan

AAP

Roberts-Smith released as 'war crime' details emerge

Australia's most decorated living soldier has been released from prison on bail as more details of his alleged war crimes are revealed.

The Mary Sue

‘Immediate removal’: Pete Hegseth’s reign faces collapse as an Arizona Senator takes steps to impeach him

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing the most serious threat to his tenure yet, as House Democrats officially filed six articles of impeachment against him on Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The move, led by Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), marks the latest escalation in a months-long campaign to hold Hegseth accountable…

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The Guardian - AU

Australian War Memorial amends Ben Roberts-Smith display after former soldier charged with war crimes

Text on plaque in Hall of Valour updated to include references to war crime – murder charges and the ongoing legal process

The Independent UK

George Clooney responds to Trump administration’s ‘infantile’ war crime comment

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Euronews

White House slams George Clooney’s acting ability following Iran threats – Clooney responds

The White House has lashed out at Oscar winner George Clooney for criticising Donald Trump’s threats to Iran: “The only person committing war crimes is George Clooney for his awful movies and terrible acting ability.” Now, the actor has responded, calling the comments “infantile name calling”.

The Independent UK

George Clooney hits back at Trump official for calling his acting a war crime: ‘Infantile name calling’

White House lashed out at Oscar winner in comments to The Independent after Clooney criticised Trump’s threat to ‘to end a civilization’ in Iran

The Guardian - AU

George Clooney calls Donald Trump’s ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’ threat to Iran a war crime

White House says only person committing war crimes is actor ‘for his awful movies and terrible acting ability’

The Mary Sue

‘Will finally end’: Donald Trump just threatened to erase a whole civilization

President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran on April 7, 2026, just hours after posting a chilling message on Truth Social that warned of an entire civilization’s demise. This temporary halt to hostilities came about 90 minutes before a final deadline the president had set for Iran to…

The Independent UK

White House slams ‘failed movie star’ George Clooney over war crimes comment

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