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Iraq War documents ignite debate over Australia's role

Newly released Iraq War documents reveal flawed decision-making by Australia, sparking calls for transparency and accountability in military commitments

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Cabinet papers 2004: Howard government worries about drought, house prices and the Iraq War

Selected cabinet records from 2004, released today by the National Archives of Australia, provide insight into the Howard government’s policies domestically, in the region and in the Middle East.

The Conversation

Australia kept quiet about early deployment of forces ahead of Iraq war, cabinet papers show

The Howard government sent military personnel to the Middle East well before officially authorising Australia’s involvement

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Howard confronts Iraq War call as documents unearthed

Previously secret documents show concerns over a wheat scandal derailing Australia's commercial interests and plans to reshape Iraq as a free-market haven.

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Social Media Users Rip A24 Over Upcoming Veteran-Directed Iraq War Movie 'Based on Memory': 'Is This a Sick Joke?'

The movie trailer, which has more than 32 million views on X, racked up thousands of deprecating comments about the film's subject matter.

Latin Times

Warfare: cast, plot, trailer and everything we know

Warfare is co-written and co-directed by Alex Garland with an Iraq War veteran and features a large ensemble cast. Here’s what you need to know.

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Former human rights lawyer spared jail after admitting fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner pleads guilty to misconduct and dishonesty relating to untruthful allegations against UK combatants

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Ex-human rights lawyer Phil Shiner spared jail over Iraq War fraud charges

The 67-year-old was sentenced for three counts of fraud at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges branded a liar

Phil Shiner will be sentenced at Southwark Crown Court on Tuesday.

Evening Standard

Ex-human rights lawyer to be sentenced on Iraq War fraud charges

Phil Shiner, 67, was principal solicitor at law firm Public Interest Lawyers.

Evening Standard

Trump Selects Iraq War Veteran As Secretary Of The Army

President-elect Trump appoints Daniel P. Driscoll, an Iraq War veteran, as the next Army secretary.

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Trump selects a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as Army secretary

Donald Trump says he's selected a former soldier and Iraq War veteran to serve as secretary of the Army

The Independent UK

General Sir Mike Jackson, former head of British Army, dies aged 80

Sir Mike was appointed Chief of the General Staff, the professional head of the British Army, a month before the Iraq War in 2003.

The Independent UK

Former human rights lawyer admits fraud over Iraq war claims

Phil Shiner sought up to £200,000 of legal aid funding to represent clients including Khuder Al-Sweady

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‘Russians at War’ documentary: From the Crimean to the Iraq War, soldier images pose questions about propaganda

Questions surrounding the film Russians at War linger following controversy surrounding it at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF).

The National (Scotland)

Alastair Campbell is my hero, says Scottish Labour MP hopeful

A SCOTTISH Labour MP hopeful has been slammed after describing the Iraq War spin doctor Alastair Campbell as his “hero”.

The Guardian - UK

If Keir Starmer isn’t careful, Gaza could do for him what the Iraq war did for Blair

Many Muslim voters turned against Labour in the local elections, and the continuing conflict only heightens the risk of alienating others, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

Evening Standard

Former Standard political editor Charles Reiss dies aged 82

During an extraordinary career he revealed the inside track of the Thatcher era and the unfolding of the Iraq War

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Iraq War Veteran Critiques War Dogs For Realism, Finds Inaccuracies

An Iraq War Veteran critiques the accuracy of the action comedy film War Dogs, based on a true story of arms dealing in Afghanistan.

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Iraq War Veteran Praises Realism Of Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk

Explore the realistic portrayal of combat and PTSD in Billy Lynn's Long Halftime Walk despite critical reception. Directed by Ang Lee, the film resonates w...

The Guardian - AU

Cabinet papers from Iraq war period show Howard government saw access to Middle East oil as a key national interest

Newly released documents also reveal worries that reducing troop levels in Iraq would squander ‘the benefits’ to US-Australia alliance

AAP

Secret Iraq War cabinet documents released publicly

Cabinet documents have revealed concerns Australia would not be able to contribute to peacekeeping efforts after the Iraq War.

AAP

Missing cabinet documents on Iraq War to be released

Previously lost cabinet documents on the Iraq War are set to be made public by the National Archives.

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Will Smith to star as Iraq war vet in crime thriller

Will Smith is set to star in the crime thriller Sugar Bandits as an Iraq war vet. The film, based on the novel Devils In Exile, has generated buzz in the m...

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Admin error to blame for missing cabinet papers: review

A failure to hand over cabinet papers to the national archives has been blamed on administrative error and COVID restrictions, a review has found.

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