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Ben Roberts-Smith Arrested Over War Crimes Allegations
Filed: Apr 06, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Australia's decorated soldier, Ben Roberts-Smith, has been arrested amid war crimes allegations.
WHO: Ben Roberts-Smith
WHAT: arrested over war crimes allegations
WHEN: Apr 06, 2026 at 9:50 PM ET
WHERE: Australia
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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