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How Russia came to see itself as Europe’s ‘antifascist’ saviour

When, exactly, did World War II end? The answer depends on where you are from. The war officially ended in the early hours of May 7 1945, when General Jodl signed Germany’s unconditional surrender at the Allied headquarters in Reims, effective from the following day. Thousands took to the streets…

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Barack Obama Surprises Plane Full Of War Veterans, And Their Emotional Reactions Go Viral

“This made me tear up,” echoed several netizens as the war veterans were honored by the former President.

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Veteran's Day Turns Ugly As Trump 'Disrespects' Ceremony - Kins Tell Him To 'Burn In Hell'

On 11 Nov 2025, Trump renames Veterans Day 'Victory Day' at Arlington, praises 'Secretary of War' Hegseth, boasts VA gains—igniting backlash over politicisation & facts

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Kate Middleton's Remembrance Day Look Reveals Subtle Tribute to the Late Queen

The Princess of Wales's sombre Remembrance ensemble held a quiet, personal homage to Queen Elizabeth II.

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Princess Kate Admits Prince George "Knows More About" One Subject Than She Does And Is a "Big Fan" of One Hobby During Sweet Chat With Veterans

The Princess of Wales revealed one of her 12-year-old son's surprising favorite activities.

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The hero nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives in WWII — and the race against time to finally recognize their bravery

Held as prisoners of war, some women endured starvation rations and disease but continued to work until their liberation three years later

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At 101, WWII veteran Irving Locker has become a songwriter

Irving Locker, a World War II veteran, has become a published songwriter at 101

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Remains of US World War II vet who went missing in action are returned home after 80 years

The DNA of the missing soldier’s nephew helped identify his remains

The Independent UK

Prince George attends Festval of Remembrance

Prince George made a surprise appearance at the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday (08.11.25), joining his mother, Catherine Princess of Wales, King Charles and Queen Camilla in the royal box at London's Royal Albert Hall.

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100-year-old veteran says winning World War II ‘wasn’t worth it’ due to state of Britain today

A 100-year-old veteran has heartbreakingly said winning World War II “wasn’t worth it” due to state of Britain today.

The Independent UK

8 Towns That Truly Celebrate Veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans Day began as Armistice Day in 1919, marking the end of World War I on November 11, 1918. Originally dedicated to honoring WWI veterans, it became a legal holiday in 1938. After World War II and the Korean War, the U.S. Congress renamed it Veterans Day in 1954 to…

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The Long Road Home

The Wounded Generation examines the aftermath of the "good war."

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Nicolas Cage wins over Luton film crew with Greggs feast while shooting new movie Fortitude

The Con Air star has been getting a taste for Britain as he reunites with director Simon West on a new World War II spy drama

Evening Standard

Kawasaki Is Maybe Building Missiles For Germany. Will They Also Be Supercharged?

Listen, we're not saying a supercharged missile would be a good idea. But if there was a company that could do it, Kawasaki would be that company.

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International Business Times

Report Calls French Massacre Of WWII African Riflemen Premeditated, Covered Up

French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP. According to French colonial authorities at the…

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French massacre of WWII African riflemen premeditated, covered up: report

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Surrounded 1000 Japanese soldiers fled into mangrove swamps to escape British forces. Is it true that only 20 made it out alive?

They thought they had a chance at freedom... they were wrong.

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Japan Ex-PM Murayama, Famous For WW2 Apology, Dies Aged 101

Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said.

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The Independent UK

A long-lost diary from China is shedding light on a D-Day landing mystery

The diary was by Lam Ping-yu — a Chinese officer who crossed the world to train and serve with Allied forces in Europe.

Euronews

Sweden upgrades wartime shelters amid rising tensions with Russia

Since 2024, Sweden has invested around €7.7 million to upgrade its 64,000 shelters built during World War II and the Cold War.

Capital & Main

‘They Just Took You Away’

In my daughter’s nightmares, a window into how children are processing Trump’s immigration raids. Such expressions of fear are normal, mental health professionals say.

The Independent UK

Mystery as missing Roman headstone discovered in New Orleans backyard

The tablet had been in an ancient cemetery of around 20 graves of military personnel

International Business Times

Mission Margraten Plus Celebrates Over a Decade of Bringing Joy, Connection, and Purpose to World War II Veterans

Since its inception in 2014, the organization has grown from local outings and lunches into a full-year calendar of programs that inspire, motivate, and renew the spirits of veterans who have given so much of their lives to the country.

International Business Times

'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands

Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk -- one of the countless unexploded bombs still scattered across the small Pacific nation decades after World War II. Japanese and Allied forces waged a savage campaign across the Solomon Islands from 1942 to…

Euronews

Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is frozen out?

Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

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