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World War II veteran, 100, weds 96-year-old bride near D-Day beach

Harold Terens and Jeanne Swelin were later guests at a state dinner with French President Macron and US President Biden.

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WWII veteran, 100, marries bride, 96, in Normandy on anniversary of D-Day

US Army veteran Harold Terens married Jeanne Swerlin on 80th anniversary of Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France

The Independent UK

Sunak dodges questions from press amid criticism for D-day exit

Prime minister’s team say time constraints to blame as condemnation over early return from Normandy continues

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Rishi Sunak's D-Day move 'completely destroyed' his credibility, says John Swinney

PRIME Minister Rishi Sunak has “completely destroyed” his credibility by leaving D-Day commemorations early, John Swinney has said ...

The National (Scotland)

Centenarian WWII Vet Marries Sweetheart, 96, In Normandy After D-Day Events

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northern France.

International Business Times

A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96

World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot near the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France

The Independent UK

Trial involving former French mayor exposes drug dealers' hold on small towns

A small-town French mayor and her deputy are to face trial for complicity in drug trafficking in a case that shows the extent to which drug barons hold sway over some rural communities.

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Mordaunt calls Sunak D-Day decision ‘completely wrong’ and clashes with Rayner on £2000 tax claim in fiery BBC election debate

Taxes, immigration and NHS dominate heated seven-way debate

Evening Standard

Lawmakers Recreate D-Day Parachute Jump In Normandy

American lawmakers honor D-Day anniversary by recreating symbolic parachute jump in Normandy, emphasizing veterans' sacrifices and enduring bond with France.

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Furious Tories turn on Rishi Sunak over D-day commemorations snub

Penny Mordaunt criticises absence as ‘completely wrong’ while internal party WhatsApp groups reportedly full of horrified responses

The Guardian - UK

President Biden Delivers Historic Speech At Pointe Du Hoc

President Biden's speech at Pointe du Hoc in Normandy commemorates WWII bravery and emphasizes unity against modern challenges.

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Biden: D-day heroes would ask US to stand up to aggression ‘abroad and at home’

US president urges today’s Americans to defend democracy, with apparent reference to Putin and Trump

The Guardian - UK

Remembering D-Day's heavy toll on French civilians

For civilians in Normandy, the D-Day invasion was both a triumph and a tragedy. Thousands were killed in bombings that accompanied the Allied landings, and many more fled their homes. While for decades commemorations focused on military feats, more attention is finally being paid to ordinary people who saw the…

Radio France Internationale

D-Day veteran accuses Rishi Sunak of 'letting down the country' by leaving Normandy ceremony early

Former prisoner of war Ken Hay, 98, has criticised the Prime Minister for leaving a D-Day commemoration in Normandy early

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France 24

Biden asks Americans to recommit to democracy in speech in Normandy

Atop the cliff that US Army Rangers scaled 80 years ago on D-Day, President Joe Biden on Friday compared the threats posed by Nazi Germany to those facing the world today by dictators and authoritarianism, and urged Americans to resist isolationism.

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Takeaways: Biden uses D-Day events to warn against dictatorship’s rise - Roll Call

President Biden honored D-Day veterans in France, but he also warned against the possible rise of hard-line leaders — at home and abroad.

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Emotional Meeting Between American Veteran And Ukrainian President

American veteran and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy share a heartfelt moment at D-Day ceremony in Normandy, underscoring the importance of preserving WWII l...

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Biden To Deliver Speech On Democracy At Normandy's Pointe Du Hoc

President Biden's speech at Pointe du Hoc emphasizes democracy's importance and warns against isolationism and authoritarianism.

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Al Jazeera

UK’s Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day event early for TV interview

After widespread criticism, prime minister says decision to skip ceremony in France was a ‘mistake’.

The Guardian - UK

The Great Escaper to Poolman: the seven best films to watch on TV this week

Glenda Jackson’s swansong – and probably Michael Caine’s – is an impossibly moving drama about the D-day’s 70th-anniversary bash in Normandy. Plus, Chris Pine’s jolly, silly mashup of The Big Lebowski and Chinatown

International Business Times

UK's Sunak Apologises For Leaving D-Day Ceremony Early

Opposition politicians accused Sunak of bringing "shame" to the office of prime minister by skipping a major international ceremony with other world leaders in Normandy on Thursday.

The National (Scotland)

Rishi Sunak apologises for skipping international D-Day ceremony for TV interview

RISHI Sunak has apologised after skipping a major international ceremony to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day in order to carry out a General…

The Guardian - UK

BBC election debate: Penny Mordaunt says Sunak’s D-day snub was ‘very wrong’ in seven-party clash – as it happened

Mordaunt, for the Tories, faced Labour’s Angela Rayner, Reform’s Nigel Farage and candidates from Lib Dems, SNP, Greens and Plaid Cymru

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak forced into humiliating apology after leaving D-Day ceremony early in ‘dereliction of duty' as PM

Labour says Tory leader faces serious questions about his judgement ahead of July 4 election

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Lawmakers To Commemorate D-Day With Parachute Jump

U.S. lawmakers, including veterans, plan a parachute jump at Normandy to honor D-Day heroes and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic event.

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