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Israel says Putin apologized over his FM's Holocaust remarks

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett says he accepted an apology from Russian President Vladimir Putin for controversial remarks about the Holocaust made by Moscow’s top diplomat

The Independent UK

Woman finds 2,000-year-old bust of Roman general in Texas thrift store priced at $34.99

‘He was attractive, he was cold, he was aloof’, says antiques dealer of the ancient figure she dubbed ‘Dennis’

The Independent UK

Can we defeat democracy's enemies?

Confronting Putin isn't about sanctions or military strategy. It's about facing what we did to make him possible

Salon

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Why Victory Day in Russia Is Different This Year

The invasion of Ukraine means that fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Moscow’s Red Square on Monday, when the country marks its victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. The patriotic fervor associated with the sacred holiday, however, could be as strong as ever. This…

Asharq Al-Awsat

EXPLAINER: Why Victory Day in Russia is different this year

The invasion of Ukraine means fewer Russian tanks and other military hardware will rumble through Red Square on Monday, when the country marks its victory in World War II

The Independent UK

Summer Movie Calendar: From 'Top Gun 2' to 'Thor 4' and more

Hollywood's summer movie season kicks off Friday with the release of Disney and Marvel's “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness."

The Independent UK

Dutch king lays wreath, thousands attend remembrance event

Dutch King Willem-Alexander has laid a wreath at a war memorial in Amsterdam during the first national commemoration of the country’s war dead since coronavirus restrictions were lifted earlier this year

The Independent UK

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Ukrainian port city of Mariupol reported under renewed Russian fire after evacuations; more attacks in the east

KYIV, Ukraine — Russian forces renewed bombings in the brutalized city of Mariupol on Tuesday and pressed their assault on Ukraine’s eastern heartland, according to Ukrainian officials who described the death and destruction that ensued.

Los Angeles Times

Norm Mineta, who went from incarceration camp to two Cabinet agencies, dead at 90 - Roll Call

Norm Mineta, who served in the Cabinets of two presidents and spent 20 years in the House of Representatives, died Tuesday at the age of 90.

Roll Call

Norman Mineta, first Asian American Cabinet secretary, dies at age 90

Mineta served during the Clinton and Bush administrations, leading the Department of Transportation through the aftermath of the 9/11 terror attacks.

WEKU

Norman Y. Mineta, former San Jose mayor and US transportation secretary, dies at 90

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Norman Yoshio Mineta, who survived internment during World War II, rose to be San Jose’s mayor and congressman and served as U.S. secretary of transportation during 9/11, died Tuesday at the age of 90 at his home in Maryland.

Tribune News Service

Bomb squad carry out 'controlled explosion' after discovery of historic World War 2 grenade at allotments

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team staged a controlled explosion after the discovery of a 'Mills' style Second World War hand grenade near allotments in Doune, Perthshire.

Daily Record

Wisconsin legislators calling it quits at a pace that might top WWII’s modern-day high

The mass exodus comes amid uncertainty over legislative boundaries due to a redistricting fight, an ever-more partisan political environment and years of animosity between majority Republicans and minority Democrats.

Chicago Sun-Times

After the War

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's time for Europe to step up and America to step back.

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Russia's Lavrov says May 9 not a relevant date for Ukraine operations

The upcoming anniversary of Russia's liberation at the end of World War II will have no bearing on Moscow's military operations in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Italian television on Sunday.

Dublin Live

Dubliner recalls living in city centre tenement during World War II

Peter Brannigan cherishes what he admits was his “tough” start in life and said he counts himself “lucky” because he was surrounded with love

Reason

Audio Books on European History

This is the second in a series of recommended audio books. This one focuses on continental European history. Recommended for everyone The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous. By Joseph Henrich. Narrated by Korey Jackson. While this book is global in scope,…

Zenger

Medals Of British RAF Fighter Ace Sold For $7,500

Captain Louis W. Jarvis fought the German Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain and took to the skies of France during World War II.

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Nazi Cash: USD 215 Million Compo Fund For Hitler’s Victims Closed

Trustees of the General Compensation Fund dissolved the organization on Tuesday 26th April, saying it has "fulfilled" its mission.

The Independent UK

House passes military lend-lease bill to speed Ukraine aid

The U.S. House has given final passage to legislation that would streamline a World War II-era military lend-lease program to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Army ‘Returns’ Cake to Italian Woman for 90th Birthday

With a round of "Happy Birthday" in Italian and English, the US Army toasted an Italian woman with a birthday cake Thursday to replace the one that US soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II. Meri Mion, who turns 90…

The Independent UK

US Army 'returns' cake to Italian woman for 90th birthday

The U.S. Army has offered an Italian woman a birthday cake to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II

The Independent UK

‘This is not the World War II I was taught about’: The story behind Operation Mincemeat the musical

The theatre company SpitLip talk to Isobel Lewis about turning ‘Operation Mincemeat’ into a musical comedy for the stage – ‘it’s a British tradition to make fun of the terrible things we do’

Roll Call

New historic site stirs memories of America’s darker instincts - Roll Call

The former Amache internment camp in Colorado was recently named a national historic site. Thousands were held there during World War II.

Liverpool Echo

Liverpool playwright 'standing up for freedom' with hard hitting play at Princes Road Synagogue

"I am utilising and standing up for freedom against all forms of racial hate and discrimination for all people"

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