Keir Starmer: My grandad’s post-war silence reminds me of our VE Day sacrifice
The commemoration of VE Day this year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, emphasizing the ...
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This journalist broke the news of Germany’s WW2 surrender – then got fired
Summary Edward Kennedy, an Associated Press journalist, famously announced Germany's unconditional surrender on May 7, 1945, during World War II, ...
How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?
The UK is commemorating the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany's unconditional surrender on May 8, 1945, which ended ...
Explosive discovery helps family fun day at 13th century castle end with a bang
A family-friendly charity fun day at Thurland Castle, Lancashire, was disrupted when a live World War II grenade, a 36 ...
Inside rare Cold War bunker which is selling for only £20,000
A rare Cold War bunker in Dersingham, Norfolk, built in 1957 as part of the Royal Observer Corps' early warning ...
Best VE Day celebrations across the UK – from Red Arrows flypast to royals and street parties
Thousands are expected to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, marking the Allies' acceptance of Germany's ...
Map shows likely Red Arrows flypast route on VE Day 2025
The Red Arrows will perform a flypast over Buckingham Palace on May 5 to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE ...
Trump envoy suggests Ukraine could be carved up ‘like Berlin after World War II’
A proposed division of Ukraine resembling post-WWII Berlin is suggested as a potential solution to end Russia's invasion, with British ...
Man plans to use World War II bomb found in his garden as beer cooler
Ross Miller discovered a 11kg World War II bomb casing while mowing his lawn, prompting a response from emergency services. ...
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