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Meet the thunderstorm that shows up at 3 PM. Almost every day like clockwork

A unique thunderstorm named Hector forms daily over Australia's Tiwi Islands. This storm reliably appears each afternoon between September and March. Local microclimates and sea breezes create this predictable weather phenomenon. World War II pilots used Hector as a navigation beacon for flights. Scientists study Hector's consistent formation to understand…

The Economic Times

A Japanese soldier stayed hidden in a Philippine jungle for 29 years because he believed World War II never ended

In March 1974, a gaunt, uniformed figure walked out of the jungle on Lubang Island in the Philippines and handed over his sword, ending a war that had, for him, never actually stopped. Hiroo Onoda was a Japanese army lieutenant who had been sent to Lubang late in the Second…

The Times of India

5 Lesser-Known Wildlife Sanctuaries in India Where Real Solitude and Wilderness Still Exist

Dampa Tiger Reserve, MizoramDampa sits in the far west of Mizoram, sharing a border with Bangladesh, and receives a fraction of the footfall that Kaziranga or Corbett pulls in any given weekend. The reserve covers roughly 500 square kilometres of semi-evergreen and moist deciduous forest, and tigers are present, though…

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How the recently launched 'Trump Accounts' follow Warren Buffett's popular stock market advice

President Trump launched Trump Accounts for newborn children's stock market investments. These accounts will invest in an S&P 500 index fund, a strategy long advocated by Warren Buffett. The program aims to help newborns build wealth from an early age. Several companies have pledged support and seed funding for the…

The Economic Times

Trump Offers Peek Into New Electoral Recipe: Patriotism Laced With Partisan Politics

US President Donald Trump invoked partisan politics and dabbled with with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, in a trademark departure from the presidential addresses for Independence Day, in which US presidents usually offer unifying pledges.

International Business Times

What Warren Buffett learnt from buying his first stock at age of 11 amid World War II

Warren Buffett, commonly referred to as the ‘Oracle of Omaha', was born on August 30, 1930 in the town of Omaha, in the US. He studied under the legendary value investor Benjamin Graham while pursuing a business degree at Columbia University.

The Economic Times

Trump again blasts 'communists', hails US as history's 'crowning achievement' on 250th anniversary

US President Donald Trump on Saturday hailed America as the "crowning achievement of human history" in a Fourth of July speech celebrating 250 years of US independence in Washington. Trump claimed that under his presidency, the United States was "prouder than ever before", even as he used the event to…

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'Raipur airport built on my family's land acquired during World War II': Chhattisgarh farmer seeks Rs 3,500 crore compensation in SC

A Chhattisgarh farmer is seeking Rs 3,500 crore from the Supreme Court, claiming ancestral land was taken by the British in 1942 for military use during WWII and never returned or compensated for. After a 35-year legal battle, he presents old government records as evidence, asserting his family's rights were…

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How a World War II airbase became some of Canberra's most sought-after homes

The Tocumwals were a post-war solution to a desperate housing crisis.

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Japanese internment survivors, faith leaders demand closure of South Texas ICE detention center

Completing a pilgrimage from a World War II internment camp in Crystal City, activists said history is repeating itself with family detentions at the Dilley facility.

The Texas Tribune

“Which Historical Event Is Portrayed In ‘Apollo 13’?”: Guess 20 Famous Films

From gripping World War II dramas and intense political thrillers to inspiring biographical films, some of cinema’s greatest masterpieces are pulled straight from the pages of history books. But how well do you actually know the real-life events behind the big screen? In this ultimate movie trivia challenge, we will…

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Norman Rockwell’s White House painting that sparked a lawsuit, sold for $7.25 million and inspired a WWII love story is now on public view

One of Norman Rockwell's most remarkable works has gone on public display for the first time, bringing together a fascinating mix of American history, courtroom drama and an unexpected wartime romance. The four-panel painting, So You Want to See the President!, was created in 1943 to portray life inside the…

The Times of India

No Zelenskyy in Gdansk: can Ukraine’s recovery forum ease Warsaw–Kyiv tensions?

The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk on Thursday amid an unprecedented spat between Kyiv and Warsaw. With both presidents absent, attention will focus not only on reconstruction initiatives but also on efforts to ease increasingly strained bilateral relations.

Euronews

Japan PM heckled at World War II memorial

TOKYO - Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi was heckled at a World War II memorial event by protesters angry about Tokyo's further shift away from its decades-long pacifist stance, television footage showed.

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France inducts Resistance fighter, soldier, historian Marc Bloch into its Panthéon of greats

Eighty-two years after he was executed by Nazis, Resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon on Tuesday to repose alongside such luminaries as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A professor in medieval history, Bloch fought for France in World War I and joined the Resistance in…

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Resistance fighter Marc Bloch becomes first historian to enter France's Panthéon

This Tuesday June 23, Marc Bloch will be inducted into Paris's Panthéon mausoleum. A leading 20th-century historian, he co-founded the French academic journal "Les Annales" and was also a soldier in both World Wars. Bloch, who was Jewish, joined the French Resistance during World War II and was tortured and…

Reason

My Grandfather's Account of the Early Days of Germany's Attack on the Soviet Union in World War II

Today is the 85th anniversary of that momentous event.

The Times of India

In 1927, US children mailed 12,739 friendship dolls to Japan to ease pre-war tensions: Many were lost during WWII, with 233 recovered by 2002

A century ago, over 12,000 "blue-eyed dolls" journeyed from American children to Japan, aiming to mend strained US-Japan relations following a discriminatory immigration act. These dolls, intended as goodwill ambassadors, faced a grim fate during World War II, with many destroyed. Today, a mere fraction remain, serving as poignant reminders…

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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

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Zelenskiy returns Polish honour, historical row deepens

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says he has returned a state decoration after Polish uproar over the renaming of a military unit linked to World War II.

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On This Day in History, June 21: Ferris wheel opens, Okinawa battle ends, Greenland gains self-rule, WNBA launches, US Constitution takes effect, 5th Harry Potter and other key events

On This Day in History, June 21 saw the opening of the world's first Ferris wheel, the end of Japanese resistance on Okinawa during World War II, Brazil and Pelé secure a third World Cup title, Greenland gain expanded self-government and the launch of the WNBA. The date also includes…

France 24

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.

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Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour amid WW2 dispute

Poland and Ukraine risk a major diplomatic crisis after the Polish president stripped an honour from Volodymyr Zelenskiy in a spat over a unit in World War II.

France 24

Poland strips Zelensky of country's highest honour, escalating World War II-era row

Poland's nationalist President Karol Nawrocki said Friday that he was revoking the country's highest award from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after he infuriated Warsaw by naming a Ukrainian unit after a World War II insurgent militia that massacred Poles. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk had earlier appealed to both nations…

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The historic oddities buried beneath Auckland City

Today from The Detail: From World War II air raid shelters to a buried stream, Auckland's CBD has a fascinating underground history.

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