58 h. ago Hero National Guardsman filmed taking down DC shooter Rahmanullah Lakanwal

The unknown soldier let off five rounds immediately after Lakanwal, 29, is said to have ambushed Andrew Wolfe, 24, and Sarah Backstrom, 20, who has since died.

Events

3 d. ago White House shooter suspect identified as Afghan National Rahmanullah Lakanwal as guards fighting for life

The suspect was shot four times after the targeted attack on the guards

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1 week ago Indifferent, nostalgic or plain pragmatic: Indonesia Gen Zs react to strongman Suharto’s national hero status

Decision seen by some as ‘blatant whitewashing’ but many Gen Z have responded with indifference and even nostalgiaTo some Indonesians he is the antithesis of a hero – a former dictator accused of human rights abuses who once held the disreputable title of one of the world’s most corrupt leaders.So when the world’s third-largest democracy announced this month that its late strongman leader Suharto would be named a national hero, activists and survivors were outraged. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago From ladette to national treasure, Sara Cox's journey to £6m Children In Need hero

'It's just been the maddest, most painful, wonderful thing that I have ever done'

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2 w. ago Indonesia declares late dictator Suharto ‘national hero’ despite protests

Critics say move reflects attempts to whitewash military dictator’s legacy

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2 w. ago Indonesia declares late dictator Suharto a national hero, despite outrage from rights groups

Indonesia has declared former dictator Suharto a national hero, provoking outrage from rights group who say the move is an attempt to whitewash decades of human rights abuses and corruption that took place during his 32 years in power

Politics

2 w. ago Fury as Indonesia declares late authoritarian ruler Suharto a national hero

Suharto presided over a period marked by rampant corruption, nepotism, censorship and allegations of mass human rights abusesIndonesia has awarded former authoritarian leader Suharto the title of national hero, in a move that has sparked accusations of historical revisionism in the world’s third-largest democracy.The award has deepened fears about attempts to whitewash Suharto’s rise and decades-long rule, a period marked by rampant corruption, censorship and accusations of mass human rights violations. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Heroes on the 18:25 to King's Cross: How staff and passengers saved lives as knifeman carried out rampage

Police say a 32-year-old Black British national remains in custody as one hero LNER worker remains in a critical but stable condition

Politics

3 w. ago Heroes on the 6.25 to King's Cross: How staff and passengers saved lives as knifeman carried out rampage

Police say a 32-year-old Black British national remains in custody as one hero LNER worker remains in a critical but stable condition

Politics