World War II

1939–1945 global conflict

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World War II or the Second World War was a global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies and the Axis powers. Nearly all of the world's countries participated, with many nations mobilising all resources in pursuit of total war. Tanks and aircraft played major roles, enabling the strategic bombing of cities and delivery of the first and only nuclear weapons ever used in war. World War II was the deadliest conflict in history, resulting in 70 to 85 million deaths, more than half of which were civilians. Millions died in genocides, including the Holocaust, and by massacres, starvation, and disease. After the Allied victory, Germany, Austria, Japan, and Korea were occupied, and German and Japanese leaders were tried for war crimes.

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Trump singles out France over WWII victory celebrations as he addresses US troops stationed in Qatar Trump singles out France over WWII victory celebrations as he addresses US troops stationed in Qatar In his visit, Trump also urged Qatari leadership to use its influence over Iran and help convince.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published 4 days ago

Post-war rules-based system is up for negotiation, says Eurogroup president Post-war rules-based system is up for negotiation, says Eurogroup president Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, believes that the institutions that emerged after World.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 5 days ago

Trump Rips Into Putin, Macron Over Victory Day Celebrations; 'Russia, France Celebrating But We Won' Trump took a swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron over their Victory Day celebrations, claiming that while Russia and France were celebrating, it was America.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:37Published 5 days ago

Putin on Zelensky’s FAILED attempt to scare world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day parade Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of launching attacks to intimidate world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day. Despite ceasefire calls, Kiev escalated drone strikes and incursions... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 1 week ago

Germans defy ban on soviet-era songs & victory symbols \| Russian folk songs echo in Berlin Germany commemorated the 80th Victory Day with ceremonies honoring the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII. Despite a ban on Soviet-era songs and symbols due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published 2 weeks ago

Putin's Full Speech at Russia's Victory Day: Slams West for Distorting WW2 Truth, New War Strategies In a powerful speech delivered on Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin honored the sacrifices of those who fought in World War II, paying tribute to the fallen heroes who defended Russia. On.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:43Published 2 weeks ago

Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis Hundreds gathered in Prague’s Nusle district on Thursday to commemorate VE Day with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended 80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer and Trump hail trade deal during phone call The prime minister has held a phone call with the US president after agreeing a "historic" trade deal. Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump says there could not be a "more perfect morning to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:34Published 2 weeks ago

Starmer leads departures from VE Day Service Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published 2 weeks ago

Former Prime Ministers attend VE Day Thanksgiving Service Several former prime ministers arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and David Cameron were among the former leaders attending the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published 2 weeks ago

Veterans arrive at Westminster Abbey for VE Day service World War II veterans have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:14Published 2 weeks ago

Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published 2 weeks ago

Xi Jinping Lands In Moscow As Putin ‘Main Guest’ for Victory Day Celebrations \| Russia Victory Day Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for a pivotal four-day visit, joining President Vladimir Putin as the chief guest for Russia’s grand Victory Day celebrations marking 80 years since.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:54Published 2 weeks ago

EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile The European Parliament commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Strasbourg on Wednesday, with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Landmarks across London lit up for VE Day Landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace were lit up in red and blue colours on Tuesday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published 2 weeks ago

At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Germany in Turmoil \| Friedrich Merz Fails To Become Chancellor In Embarrassing Parliamentary Defeat In a stunning and unprecedented setback, Germany's conservative leader Friedrich Merz has failed to secure the majority needed to become chancellor in the first round of parliamentary voting —.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:27Published 2 weeks ago

Moscow airports briefly shut down amid second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say Moscow airports briefly shut down amid second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 2 weeks ago

Sir Keir Starmer hosts tea party at Downing Street The prime minister has hosted a tea party at Downing Street to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day, commemorating the Allied victory in Europe in 1945. Sir Keir Starmer and his wife Victoria met World.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:35Published 2 weeks ago

Thousands Gather in London to Commemorate Victory in Europe Royal Family, Keir Starmer Lead the Way Thousands of people filled the streets of London to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. With a grand military procession, powerful flypast by the Red Arrows, and appearances.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:23Published 2 weeks ago

VE Day Parade: Troops, Royals, NATO Allies March Through London \| WWII Tribute at Buckingham Palace London witnessed a breathtaking tribute as over 1,300 troops, veterans, NATO allies, and the Royal Family came together to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day the end of the Second World War in Europe... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 2 weeks ago

VE Day military parade marches past the Cenotaph A military procession marches past the Cenotaph marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and in honour of those who served during the Second World War in central London. Report by Brooksl. Like us on.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:18Published 2 weeks ago

WWII Ship Sinks Before U.S.-Philippines Drill \| BRP Malvar Goes Down Near Disputed Shoal The BRP Miguel Malvar, an 80-year-old World War II ship, sank unexpectedly before it could be used as a live-fire target in the U.S.-Philippine Balikatan drills. Originally set to be sunk off Zambales,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:10Published 2 weeks ago

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'Raise a glass': Pub hours extended for 80th VE Day celebrations Pubs will be allowed to stay open for an extra two hours on VE Day next month to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War in Europe. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2025

'Exceptional' Bletchley Park codebreaker dies A Bletchley Park codebreaker, who showed "dedication and exceptional work" during the Second World War, has died at the age of 101. Sky News - Published on April 1, 2025
WWII veteran, 103, shares his experience as a bombardier ahead of VE Day anniversary A 103-year-old Second World War veteran has been sharing his stories of the frontline with primary school children in Salford - as part of a new project to celebrate the anniversary of VE Day. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2025
Longest illegal occupation of territory since WWII in J&K: EAM Jaishankar at Raisina Dialogue External affairs minister S Jaishankar criticized the selective application of international rules on sovereignty, citing J&K as an example where an invasion was turned into a dispute. He highlighted.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2025
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Trump wants Russia back in G7 - as NATO warned of 'darkest times' since WW2 Donald Trump has said he would love to have Russia return to the G7 group of advanced economies, and that expelling the country "was a mistake". Sky News - Published on February 13, 2025	Dozens of unexploded Second World War bombs discovered at playpark Workers constructing a playpark in Northumberland have uncovered close to 200 unexploded Second World War bombs. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2025
Thousands of suspected Nazi collaborators named in Dutch release Around 425,000 names of people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis in the Netherlands during the Second World War have been released for the first time. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2025	Mystery of US warship's final resting place solved... by accident An American warship that was sunk by Japanese dive bombers during the Second World War has finally been found, more than 80 years later. Sky News - Published on November 13, 2024
Second World War-era bomb detonated in controlled explosion More than 400 homes were evacuated before a controlled explosion was carried out after the discovery of a Second World War-era bomb. Sky News - Published on August 20, 2024	Hundreds of homes evacuated as suspected WWII bomb found Hundreds of homes have been evacuated in Northern Ireland after a suspected Second World War bomb was discovered. Sky News - Published on August 18, 2024
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England fans' behaviour under scrutiny over chant A number of England fans at Euro 2024 were filmed singing a controversial chant referencing German casualties in World War Two. BBC Sport - Published on June 19, 2024	Zelenskyy dismisses Putin ceasefire offer - as he says he's on 'same path' as Hitler President Zelenskyy has dismissed Vladimir Putin's latest ceasefire offer as "nothing new" and likened it to Hitler's promises before the Second World War. Sky News - Published on June 14, 2024
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Major incident declared after suspected WWII bomb found in garden A suspected bomb dating back to the Second World War has been found in a back garden in Plymouth, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024	Thousands told to leave homes for 36 hours after WW2 bomb found in back garden More than 3,000 people are leaving their homes after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found in the back garden of a home in Plymouth. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
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World War II

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