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The false story of the 'Nurse who wrote the names of the fallen' in Normandy The false story of the 'Nurse who wrote the names of the fallen' in Normandy An AI-generated image of a WWII nurse is circulating widely online. READ MORE :.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 2 hours ago

Argentina recovers Nazi-looted painting missing for 80 years after surfacing in online listing Argentina recovers Nazi-looted painting missing for 80 years after surfacing in online listing Giuseppe Ghislandi’s Portrait of a Lady, stolen from Dutch-Jewish art dealer Jacques Goudstikker.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published 3 hours ago

Putin and Xi Caught on Hot Mic Discussing Organ Harvesting and Extending Human Life Beyond 150 Years In a shocking hot mic moment, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping were caught discussing Organ transplants, biotechnology, and the possibility of humans living up to 150.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published 9 hours ago

Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 day ago

China unveils new weapons at Victory Day military parade attended by Putin and Kim China unveils new weapons at Victory Day military parade attended by Putin and Kim Beijing seized the opportunity to showcase its latest in defence technologies, unveiling everything from new.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:28Published 1 day ago

China's Military Power: Full Victory Day Parade Show - Nuclear Missiles, Robot Dogs, Hypersonics Experience Victory Day 2025 from Beijing like never before — full parade, in one take. China showcased its most advanced weapons and technology in the largest military parade since World War II. From.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 07:55Published 1 day ago

From DF-61 ICBMs to Robot War Dogs: China Shows Missiles, Jets, Lasers & Drones in Historic Parade China has unveiled its most advanced weapons yet in a massive military parade marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II. Under the leadership of President Xi Jinping —.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published 1 day ago

Xi Challenges U.S in Victory Day Speech, Trump Fires Back with Explosive Post, Invoking WWII History China marked the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender in WWII with a massive Victory Day military parade in Beijing, where President Xi Jinping declared China “unstoppable” flanked by Russia’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:38Published 1 day ago

Kim Jong-un and Putin to attend Chinese military parade in Beijing next week Kim Jong-un and Putin to attend Chinese military parade in Beijing next week North Korea’s state news agency confirmed Kim will visit China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Triple Threat to Trump—Kim Jong Un Joins Putin & Xi At China’s ‘Victory Day’ Parade In Beijing North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will stand alongside Russia’s Vladimir Putin and China’s Xi Jinping at Beijing’s massive “Victory Day” military parade next week, marking a rare international.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:36Published 1 week ago

All Out War With Putin: Trump Sends 3,350 HUGE Missiles To Ukraine Warns Russia Dangerous Escalation In a move set to escalate the conflict, the United States has approved the sale of 3,350 air-launched ERAM cruise missiles to Ukraine, according to the Wall Street Journal. With a range of up to 280.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 2 weeks ago

Putin Kneels at Every Soviet Pilot’s Grave in Alaska, Lays Flowers and Honors Heroes of World War II Before leaving Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin knelt at the graves of Soviet pilots and sailors at Fort Richardson Memorial Cemetery, laying flowers in a solemn tribute. The cemetery honors.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:44Published 3 weeks ago

Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:52Published 3 weeks ago

Keir Starmer speech at VJ Day Downing St reception Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer says “we must never forget” sacrifices made during World War 2 during a speech in the garden of 10 Downing Street ahead of Friday’s VJ Day commemorations. Report.. Credit: ODN Duration: 00:57Published 3 weeks ago

Trump-Putin Face-off In China? Kremlin says Putin ready to meet Trump\| Iran, Ukraine War on Agenda Speculation swirls over a potential Trump-Putin showdown in China this September, as the Kremlin signals Putin is ready to meet the U.S. President during WWII victory celebrations in Beijing. While.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on July 21, 2025

Ukraine Admits DEFEAT? Zelenskyy ‘BEGS’ For New Peace Talks As Russia OBLITERATES Ukrainian Cities Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Russia to resume stalled peace talks, proposing a new round of negotiations next week. This plea follows a devastating Russian drone and missile strike.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:28Published on July 20, 2025

Roman-era erotic mosaic panel stolen by Nazi captain during World War II returns to Pompeii Roman-era erotic mosaic panel stolen by Nazi captain during World War II returns to Pompeii The mosaic - dating between mid- to last century B.C. and the first century - stolen by a Nazi German.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published on July 16, 2025

Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii after WWII Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii after WWII A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on July 15, 2025

‘READY TO KILL RUSSIANS!’ German Defence Min’s CHILLING THREAT \| World War 3 soon? German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has issued a stark warning to Moscow, declaring German troops are “ready to Kill Russian soldiers” if Russia attacks any NATO member. Speaking in Lithuania,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:16Published on July 15, 2025

“Don’t Ask Me That!” — Trump SNAPS at Reporter Over Putin Question During NATO Talks with Rutte Tensions ran high as President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House. When asked how far he would go if Putin escalated the war in Ukraine, Trump fired back:.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:57Published on July 14, 2025

Macron’s GRAND ENTRY at Bastille Day Celebrations\| French President Handed Over the Ceremonial Sword President Emmanuel Macron made a grand entrance at the 2025 Bastille Day celebrations in Paris, marking France’s National Day with military pride, historic symbolism, and Olympic flair. One of the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:48Published on July 14, 2025

Macron Sends CHILLING Warning to Putin \|France to Double Defence Budget To €64Bn Amid Russia Threat French President Emmanuel Macron has issued a dire warning about the security of Europe, calling the current geopolitical climate the gravest threat since World War II. In a hard-hitting speech on the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published on July 14, 2025

'We forget quickly': Remembering Srebrenica 30 years on through the lens of Kristian Skeie 'We forget quickly': Remembering Srebrenica 30 years on through the lens of Kristian Skeie Photographer Kristian Skeie’s ongoing project documents life in the aftermath of the genocide in.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 05:11Published on July 11, 2025

Graves prepared for Srebrenica victims 30 years after massacre Graves prepared for Srebrenica victims 30 years after massacre Fresh graves were dug in Srebrenica for seven recently identified victims of the 1995 massacre, Europe’s only genocide recognised by.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on July 11, 2025

Emmanuel Macron Gets Real in UK Parliament: Ukraine, Gaza, Brexit & Unexpected Humor - Full Speech French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a candid and wide-ranging speech in the UK Parliament during his historic state visit. From pledging unwavering support to Ukraine, calling for a ceasefire in.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 34:09Published on July 9, 2025

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Queen meets father's regiment for first time as patron The Queen has met the Royal Lancers, in which her father served during the Second World War, for the first time as its Colonel-in-Chief. Sky News - Published on April 22, 2024
Biden suggests his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals during WWII - in apparent swipe at Trump Joe Biden has suggested his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down during the Second World War - as he said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander in chief.. Sky News - Published on April 18, 2024
Murder of WW2 veteran solved - 56 years after he was shot The murder of a Second World War veteran has been solved - more than 50 years after he was found shot dead. Sky News - Published on April 14, 2024

Thousands of illegal vapes found in World War Two bunker at back of shop Thousands of illegal vapes have been discovered in a disused World War Two bunker. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
Intrigue over 'Second World War' plane propeller blade found wrapped up in potato sacks sparks A propeller thought to be from a Second World War plane has been found buried in a peat bog, sparking an investigation. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
Labour will inherit 'worst economic situation since Second World War', shadow chancellor warns Labour will inherit the worst economic situation of any incoming government since the Second World War, Rachel Reeves warned today, accusing the Conservative Party of "burning the house down" during.. Sky News - Published on February 28, 2024

Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth detonated at sea An unexploded bomb from the Second World War which forced thousands to evacuate their homes in Plymouth has been detonated at sea. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
How is this bomb disposal operation going to work - and is there a risk it could explode? More than 3,000 people have left 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 23, 2024
Unexploded WWII bomb to be moved in military convoy through city and 'disposed of' at sea An unexploded Second World War bomb found at a property in Plymouth will be removed and transported by military convoy through the city for disposal at sea. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
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
How UK military tactics in Middle East have parallels with WWII and fight against Islamic State The interventions by the UK's armed forces in the Middle East this week have been compared to protecting Atlantic convoys in the Second World War and airstrikes against Islamic State. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
Boy who planned synagogue attack in US ordered to write book report A 13-year-old boy accused of planning an attack on a synagogue has been told by a US court he must write a report on a book about a Second World War diplomat who organised a Jewish rescue operation,.. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023	Fears for future of Commonwealth Games as Gold Coast pulls out as 2026 host The Commonwealth Games could be cancelled for the first time since the Second World War after Australia's Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 event. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023
How can we not urge world to recognise India's borders: US envoy in Arunachal US ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday travelled to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate 'The Hump WWII Museum' in Arunachal Pradesh, the second museum in Asia, dedicated to the fallen airmen of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023	King hands medals to Kenyan veteran thought to be 117-years-old - as Queen feeds baby elephant King Charles presented a number of medals to one of the world's oldest surviving Second World War veterans in Kenya on day two of the royal state visit. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2023
With US planes lost in World War II, Arunachal Pradesh travels back in time A new museum called "The Hump WWII Museum" is being prepared to open in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The museum will house the recovered remnants of US aircraft that were lost in the eastern Himalayas.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023	Shipwrecks survey uncovers location of three Dunkirk boats The wrecks of three boats used in the Dunkirk evacuation in the Second World War have been uncovered for the first time by a detailed survey of 30 shipwrecks off the coast of France. Sky News - Published on October 16, 2023
Sunak and Johnson have overseen largest tax rises since Second World War - think tank Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson have overseen the largest set of tax rises since the Second World War, according to economic analysis. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023	Bletchley Park WW2 codebreaker who kept 'sharp brain right until the end' dies One of the last surviving women codebreakers who worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War has died aged 99. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2023
Man set to get over £110,000 in compensation after great-grandfather hanged by Nazis Relatives of six Italian men hanged by German troops during World War Two are set to receive hundreds of thousands of euros in compensation for their families' trauma. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2023	India, Brazil and rest of global south break away from the US-led world order Developing nations are revising the economic rules that the US and its Western partners established since World War II. Countries in the Global South are demanding control of their resources and want.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 8, 2023
King pays tribute to RAF veterans at Dambusters anniversary event The King has paid tribute to Second World War veterans as he commemorated the 80th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2023	Police station cordoned off after suspected WW2 grenade handed in A police station has been closed and cordoned off after a suspected Second World War hand grenade was handed in at the front desk. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2023
Drag Shows on Military Bases Were Embraced By U.S. Military in WWII, But Are Now Banned The current leaders of U.S. military forces apparently have no tolerance for drag shows on military bases, but that's a huge departure from days past, because drag shows were embraced by the brass.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2023	Funeral of black RAF pilot who fought in Second World War attracts hundreds Hundreds of mourners have gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of one of the longest-surviving black RAF pilots to have fought in the Second World War. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023
Putin says a 'war has been unleashed' against Russia in stripped-down Victory Day speech Vladimir Putin said a "war has been unleashed" against Russia as he marked the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023	Funeral of black WWII veteran who died alone to be held at historic 600-seat RAF church The funeral of one of the last black RAF veterans of the Second World War will take place in a historic 600-seat church in the centre of London after so many people asked to attend it. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2023
Top Gun immortalised fighter jets, but there are better ways to help Ukraine win this war Field Marshal Montgomery famously said in the Second World War that "if we lose the war in the air, we lose the war, and we lose it very quickly". Sky News - Published on February 17, 2023	Second World War bomb unexpectedly explodes in Norfolk A Second World War bomb has unexpectedly exploded in Norfolk. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2023
King and Queen Consort light candles on Holocaust Memorial Day in remembrance of millions of victims The King and Queen Consort have lit candles on Holocaust Memorial Day in remembrance of the six million Jewish people deliberately murdered by the Nazis in German-occupied Europe during World War Two. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2023	The Nazi hunter: Remembering victims of the Holocaust Every year on 27 January, people remember and reflect on the genocide carried out by the Nazis during the Second World War. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2023
Holocaust survivor says Tory MP 'failed in his duty to British public' with vaccine comparison A Holocaust survivor has condemned a Tory MP's "mind-boggling ignorance" after he compared the mass genocide of Jewish people during World War II to the COVID vaccine rollout. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2023

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Intrigue over 'Second World War' plane propeller blade found wrapped up in potato sacks sparks

Labour will inherit 'worst economic situation since Second World War', shadow chancellor warns

Second World War bomb that forced thousands to evacuate in Plymouth detonated at sea

How is this bomb disposal operation going to work - and is there a risk it could explode?

Unexploded WWII bomb to be moved in military convoy through city and 'disposed of' at sea

Major incident declared after suspected WWII bomb found in garden

Thousands told to leave homes for 36 hours after WW2 bomb found in back garden

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Boy who planned synagogue attack in US ordered to write book report

Fears for future of Commonwealth Games as Gold Coast pulls out as 2026 host

How can we not urge world to recognise India's borders: US envoy in Arunachal

King hands medals to Kenyan veteran thought to be 117-years-old - as Queen feeds baby elephant

With US planes lost in World War II, Arunachal Pradesh travels back in time

Shipwrecks survey uncovers location of three Dunkirk boats

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Bletchley Park WW2 codebreaker who kept 'sharp brain right until the end' dies

Man set to get over £110,000 in compensation after great-grandfather hanged by Nazis

India, Brazil and rest of global south break away from the US-led world order

King pays tribute to RAF veterans at Dambusters anniversary event

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Funeral of black RAF pilot who fought in Second World War attracts hundreds

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