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How Europe in commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday

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Thursday marks 80 years since Victory in Europe Day, when the Allies accepted Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender. The day will be marked with memorials and moments of silence across Europe.
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News video: Thousands Gather in London to Commemorate Victory in Europe Royal Family, Keir Starmer Lead the Way

Thousands Gather in London to Commemorate Victory in Europe Royal Family, Keir Starmer Lead the Way 03:23

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 by the Royal Family, the event was a tribute to the heroes of World War II. The Prince and Princess...

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Starmer leads departures from VE Day Service [Video]

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 commemorations. Following closely behind them was London mayor Sadiq Khan, former prime minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha and Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and other party leaders arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Liberal Democrats leader Sir Ed Davey, Opposition leader Kemi Badenoch and Reform UK leader Nigel Farage were among the politicians seen arriving at the Abbey ahead of the service. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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King and Queen attend VE Day service at Westminster Abbey

The King and Queen have paid their respects to Britain's war dead at a service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day.
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Veterans arrive at Westminster Abbey for VE Day service [Video]

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 follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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PM pays tribute to 'greatest victory' in Britain's history [Video]

PM pays tribute to 'greatest victory' in Britain's history

Sir Keir Starmer has paid tribute to the "courage" and "sacrifice" of those who helped Britain achieve victory in Europe. Marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day, the prime minister added it was "the greatest victory in the history of this great nation". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Sir Keir Starmer hosts tea party at Downing Street [Video]

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 War II veterans after stepping out of Number 10 holding a tray of cakes. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

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Xi Jinping Lands In Moscow As Putin ‘Main Guest’ for Victory Day Celebrations | Russia Victory Day [Video]

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Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Dutch Liberation Day – Watch Smoke Bomb Thrown at Polish PM Tusk

During the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation from Nazi occupation, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faced a shocking disruption when a smoke bomb was thrown at him mid-speech. The attack occurred amid a large Pro-Palestine protest, where hundreds gathered to voice their opposition to the Israel-Gaza war. While Tusk was pulled to safety, he resumed his participation in the event, delivering a powerful speech on the importance of unity in Europe. The incident highlights growing tensions over global conflicts and the impact on international events. Watch as we break down this dramatic moment and the aftermath at the Dutch Liberation Day ceremony. #Tusk #DutchLiberationDay #SmokeBomb #Protesters #PalestineProtest #IsraelGazaWar #PoliticalProtests #Netherlands #LiberationCeremony #PolishPM #TuskSpeech #WorldWarII #EuropeUnity #BreakingNews #ProPalestine #TerrorAttack

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Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony [Video]

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by pro-Palestinian protesters. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/05/05/watch-protesters-disrupt-dutch-liberation-day-ceremony Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

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Putin Vows to Crush Nazism, Russophobia, Anti-Semitism—Says ‘World Domination’ Must Be Stopped [Video]

Putin Vows to Crush Nazism, Russophobia, Anti-Semitism—Says ‘World Domination’ Must Be Stopped

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for a global effort to combat Nazism, Russophobia, and Anti-Semitism, stressing that Russia, having paid an enormous price in the fight against Nazi Germany, cannot allow the resurgence of such ideologies or global Domination attempts. Speaking with historical weight, Putin warned that manifestations of hate and supremacy must be actively countered. The message, issued on the eve of Victory Day commemorations, reinforces Russia’s positioning on the global stage amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and rising concerns about nationalism and hate-fueled violence worldwide. #Putin #RussiaNews #Nazism #Russophobia #AntiSemitism #VictoryDay #WorldWarII #Geopolitics #RussiaSpeech#GlobalDomination #PutinSpeech #WWII #HolocaustRemembrance #RussianPolitics #HateSpeech #RussiaToday #WorldNews #HistoricalMemory #AntiHate #PutinWarning Also Read Zelensky Awaits U.S. Response After Putin Rejects Unconditional Ceasefire Proposal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-awaits-u-s-response-after-putin-rejects-unconditional-ceasefire-proposal-4116597.html?ref=DMDesc Preparations Underway For Vladimir Putin’s India Visit: Russian FM Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/preparations-underway-for-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-russian-fm-lavrov-4106621.html?ref=DMDesc Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Agree To Meet With Putin After Common Plan With Trump Is Negotiated :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelenskyy-says-he-will-only-agree-to-meet-with-putin-after-common-plan-with-trump-is-negotiated-4071599.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~

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