The Latest Breaking News from World War II

The Japanese government has unveiled plans to drastically expand its defence capabilities. In what would be the biggest military build-up since World War II, Tokyo aims to double its defence spending over the next five years and install missiles capable of striking an enemy launch site. It's a controversial move,…

Classic cars from the 1930s to 1970s were found dumped in an eery ammunition plant from World War II in Sidney, Nebraska, by YouTuber "Mr Goodpliers" who was left stunned at his discovery

The U.S. military says it’s ready to begin draining fuel from three pipelines as part of an initial step toward closing a World War II-era fuel storage facility that leaked petroleum into Pearl Harbor’s tap water last year

Giorgia Meloni was sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister to become the country’s first female leader heading its most right-wing government since World War II, after President Sergio Mattarella tasked her to form an administration.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A World War II-era boat has emerged at Shasta Lake, the latest historical reveal caused by the continuing drought in the Western United States.

At just 15 years old, Willie Flinn is leading an expedition to investigate the site of an Australian plane that crashed into the Papua New Guinean jungle during World War II.

France made her a star, so she was determined to do what she could to resist the Nazis during World War II. It was difficult and dangerous work.

ROME — Since World War II, 30 prime ministers have presided over the 67 governments that have marked Italy’s uniquely unstable political life. On Sept. 25, Italians elected Giorgia Meloni, leader of the far-right Brothers of Italy party, into power. Meloni will be the first woman to lead the country,…

A team of navy divers detonated the suspected World War II mortar shell, after it was discovered during survey works last week.