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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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Largest POW grave site: In 1944, the Japanese hellship Hōfuku Maru sank with over 1,000 Allied POWs aboard; in 2026, forgotten military documents led to a discovery no one expected 80 years later

A Japanese prison transport ship, the Hōfuku Maru, sunk in 1944, has been found off the Philippines coast. This discovery brings to light the forgotten story of 'hellships' used during World War II. These vessels carried Allied prisoners of war under brutal conditions. Many died from starvation, disease, or friendly…

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Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War II

Iran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's Palace of Versailles, aiming to end hostilities and setting a 60-day negotiation timeline. The agreement includes commitments on military operations, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief, marking…

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Margot Robbie Lost Her Cool When She Found Out Her Husband Was In Harry Potter Before They Met

Margot Robbie has been blessing out screens for a while now. But in 2016, she broke the hearts of many after announcing her marriage to Tom Ackerley. Only, it turns out, she didn't know the filmmaker as well as she thought, discovering the one secret that made her love him…

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Wreck of World War II Japanese 'hellship' that sank with more than 1,000 Allied POWs on board discovered off the Philippines

The remains of a Japanese "hellship" that was torpedoed in 1944 and sank with more than 1,000 POWs on board has been found off the coast of the Philippines island of Luzon.

LiveScience

Evacuations after World War II explosive allegedly found in garage during raid

Police were investigating child abuse material possession at the time.

Newcastle Herald

Photos show the resurfaced remains of World War II's 'Death Railway' in Thailand

After decades beneath the surface, a submerged station from World War II's infamous “Death Railway” has resurfaced in Thailand.

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WWII ‘Death Railway’ station resurfaces in Thailand after decades submerged

Thousands of Allied PoWs and Asian labourers died constructing the railway

The Independent UK

Every awkward thing Trump has said about the world leaders he’s about to meet

Several G7 leaders have faced Trump’s wrath for questioning his chosen war with Iran

The Independent UK

On This Day in History, June 15: Magna Carta sealed, first blood transfusion experiment, Batman Begins released and other key events

On This Day in History, June 15 features landmark moments spanning law, science, war and culture. From the sealing of Magna Carta in 1215 and the first documented blood transfusion in 1667 to World War II events like the U.S. attack on Saipan, the date also includes breakthroughs in aviation,…

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On This Day in History, June 14: Anne Frank writes diary, Auschwitz opens, first woman in space, first US flag approved, Falklands War ends and more

On This Day in History, June 14 witnessed the beginning of Anne Frank's diary, the opening of Auschwitz, the launch of the Vostok mission that led to the first woman in space, the end of the Falklands War and the approval of the Stars and Stripes. The date also saw…

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On This Day in History, June 10: Salem witch hangings, Italy enters World War II, the Six-Day War ends, Benjamin Franklin's kite experiment, the Lidice massacre and other major events

On This Day in History, June 10, several pivotal events shaped the course of world history. The date is remembered for Benjamin Franklin's famous kite experiment that advanced the study of electricity, Italy's entry into World War II under Benito Mussolini, the founding of Alcoholics Anonymous and the end of…

The Economic Times

The Pentagon's New War - Canceling American Religion and American History

A guest post by Prof. Paul Finkelman.

Reason

“Never Used”: 10 Secret Bunkers You Were Never Meant To See

From Hitler's Wolf's Lair to the Greenbrier bunker hidden under a luxury resort, these 10 secret underground bunkers were never meant to be found.

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Residents of French village say US defense chief Hegseth not welcome for D-Day visit

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings with a visit to Normandy, but did not attend the international ceremony hosted in Langrune-sur-Mer. Residents said his "warlike views" were unwelcome in their village and questioned his commitment to "democratic values".

France 24

Zelensky ignites fury by honouring Ukrainian WWII fighters who massacred Poles and Jews

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to name a military unit after a World War II-era militia infamous for massacring Poles and Jews has led to a sharp spike in tensions between Kyiv and Warsaw.

The Economic Times

On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more events

On This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The date is associated with Mahatma Gandhi's defining train incident in South Africa, the founding of the Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA, the Battle of…

France 24

Hegseth blasts ‘invasion’ of migrants on Europe’s beaches in D-Day speech in France

US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth on Saturday marked the 82nd anniversary of the World War II D-Day landings in France with a speech that bemoaned the "invasion" of "boats and men" on Europe's beaches. In his address at a US military cemetery in Normandy, Hegseth also called on allies to…

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In 1943, he was trying to solve a World War II crisis, but a failed experiment accidentally created one of the most famous toys ever made

Silly Putty invention: A wartime effort to develop synthetic rubber accidentally led to the invention of Silly Putty. Although the stretchy, bouncy material proved unsuitable for military and industrial use, its unusual properties made it an entertaining toy. What began as a failed experiment by engineer James Wright eventually became…

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key events

On This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-Day invasion preparations in 1944, Operation Blue Star in 1984, the beginning of the AIDS epidemic in 1981 and Robert F. Kennedy's assassination in 1968. It also marks…

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of...' Life lessons on success, human nature and inner peace by 32nd president of the United States

Quote of the Day by Franklin D. Roosevelt continues to inspire people across generations. The statement, “Men are not prisoners of fate, but only prisoners of their own minds,” highlights the power of thought, self-belief, and personal responsibility. The quote remains relevant in discussions about success, human nature, decision-making, and…

The Economic Times

On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat Day

June 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World War II, and the first successful test drive of Henry Ford's automobile. The date also saw the release of Metallica's 'Load' and the granting of the ATM patent.

Player One

What to Expect From "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra": Gameplay, Story, and Release Details

"Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra" follows Captain America and Black Panther in a WWII story-driven adventure with Hydra threats, cinematic gameplay, and UE5 visuals.

The Times of India

Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II. Is another crisis brewing?

Iran's annual inflation rate surged to its highest level since World War II in May, highlighting the deepening economic crisis facing ordinary citizens as the country grapples with the fallout of conflict, sanctions and long-standing structural problems.

Bangkok Post

French wine restored after decades under castle floor

BECOV NAD TEPLOU, Czech Republic - Eight bottles of a legendary French wine that survived World War II and decades of communist rule hidden under a Czech castle floor have been lovingly restored by the chateau that produced them 130 years ago.

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