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‘Grandpa is inventing stories again’: Trump trashes France’s role in World War II victory, forgets he ‘lacked the backbone’ to serve in the army

Trump showcases not just a lack of backbone, but a lack of class.

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Russia and Ukraine hold first peace talks since 2022

The first direct talks on halting Russia's war on Ukraine in more than three years started on Friday in Istanbul, with low expectations the two sides will agree to end Europe's deadliest conflict since World War II.

Radio France Internationale

‘EU needs to take decisions to defend multi-lateral order’ Eurogroup president tells Euronews

Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President Paschal Donohoe believes that the institutions that emerged after World War II are being challenged by the United States. In an exclusive interview with Euronews, he warned that history shows that "progress can decline".

Euronews

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Donald Trump’s Escape to Alcatraz

Will the old prison be reborn as America’s Devil’s Island or as a theme park for the carceral state?

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Prince William and Kate Middleton Just Gave Prince George What Could be His "Only Opportunity" for Important Kingship Lesson

The 11-year-old took a big step toward understanding his future duties.

Marie Claire

A museum opens at a former factory in the Czech Republic where Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews

A dilapidated industrial site in the Czech Republic where German businessman Oskar Schindler saved 1,200 Jews during the World War II is coming back to life

The Independent UK

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,171

These are the key events on day 1,171 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

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Margot Friedlaender, Germany's Voice Of Holocaust Remembrance

German Holocaust survivor Margot Friedlaender, who has died at the age of 103, won plaudits at home and abroad for her tireless efforts to foster reconciliation and understanding.

International Business Times

Queen Camilla's VE Day Concert Outfit Was Pulled Straight From Husband King Charles's Closet

She brings borrowing from the boys to a new level.

Marie Claire

Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

The streets of a state capital have been lined with people who turned out to honour one of the nation's last surviving World War II prisoners of war.

AAP

11,000 troops, 200 tanks, and dozens of foreign leaders: Putin stages Moscow parade in ‘belligerent’ show of force

Since Putin invaded Ukraine, the annual military parade has been a shadow of former years – but on Friday the Russian president put on an aggressive display

The Independent UK

Activists Hold 'Die-in' Protest At Soviet Monument In Warsaw

Pro-Ukrainian activists held a protest at a Soviet memorial in Warsaw where Moscow's ambassador placed a wreath on Friday, as Russia celebrates World War II Victory Day.

International Business Times

Science requires ethical oversight – without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk

As the Trump administration continues to make significant cuts to NIH budgets and personnel and to freeze billions of dollars of funding to major research universities – citing ideological concerns – there’s more being threatened than just progress in science and medicine. Something valuable but often overlooked is also being…

The Conversation

I watched the Kremlin’s new Putin documentary (so you don’t have to) − here’s what it says about how the Russian leader views himself

As the chances of President Donald Trump’s peace deal in Ukraine seemingly recede, attention turns back to the question of Vladimir Putin and his war aims. What does the Russian president want to achieve from the conflict? And when – and under what conditions – will he be willing to…

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Euronews

Russia marks 80th anniversary of Nazi defeat with Moscow military parade

Russia is marking the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s defeat with a military parade on Red Square, attended by President Vladimir Putin and foreign leaders.

The Independent UK

The Latest: World marks victory over Nazis 80 years on

Allied in World War II, Russia and Western European powers are now adversaries as they mark 80 years since the surrender of the Nazis

The Independent UK

Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

A military parade has begun on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

International Business Times

Putin Gears Up To Host World Leaders At Lavish Army Parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a lavish World War II Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, an event the Kremlin hopes will rally patriotism at home and project strength abroad as its troops fight in Ukraine.

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Radio France Internationale

Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.

Euronews

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, Cameroon, the US and UK.

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King Charles echoes grandfather King George VI in historic speech to mark VE Day

King Charles echoed the words of his grandfather to mark VE Day as he made a historic speech to mark 80 years since the end of World War II.

LiveScience

'It was deliberately hidden': Gold hoard of nearly 600 coins found in Czech Republic may date to World War II

A coin stash worth more than $340,000 could have been hidden in the hills of the Czech Republic during one of the 20th century’s greatest upheavals. Historians are attempting to unravel the mystery.

Latin Times

Trump Mocked for Sharing Photo of Soldiers at Iwo Jima on Anniversary of WWII Europe Victory: 'What an Embarrassment'

President Donald Trump shared an image of Iwo Jima to mark the first official Victory Day for World War II.

Latin Times

WW2 Veteran Calls Out Elon Musk Before Squashing a Tesla With a Tank: 'We've Crushed Fascism Before and We'll Crush It Again'

A 98-year-old World War II veteran flattened a Tesla with a Sherman tank in protest to Elon Musk's growing political influence.

LiveScience

1940s Ford car found on wartime US carrier wreck

Researchers think the vehicle was used as a staff car by naval officers during World War II.

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