May 09 Russia holds Victory Day parade 80 years after the defeat of Nazi Germany By Associated Press Friday’s parade was the largest since Russia sent troops into Ukraine in 2022 and drew the most global leaders to Moscow in a decade, including high-profile guests. Their attendance underscored how Putin has tried to emphasize the failure of the… Continue reading
May 08 World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago, but V-E Day is haunted by conflict in Ukraine By Raf Casert, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict. Continue reading
May 08 Ukraine accuses Russia of violating its own cease-fire more than 700 times By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russia and Ukraine both reported attacks on their forces on the first day of a 72-hour ceasefire called by President Vladimir Putin. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha accused Russia of violating its own ceasefire 734 times between midnight and midday… Continue reading
May 07 WATCH: Trump says it's a 'disservice' that U.S. doesn't celebrate WWII victory at swearing-in for China ambassador By Associated Press President Donald Trump noted that World War II allies are spending the week celebrating the war’s end with parades and other festivities. Continue reading
May 07 Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory By Associated Press Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is set to host the leaders of China, Brazil and other heads of states for festivities on Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 5:50 'Spitfires' chronicles the daring flights of American women pilots during WWII By John Yang, Harry Zahn, Juliet Fuisz Wednesday is the 80th anniversary of VE Day, marking Germany’s unconditional surrender and the end of WWII in Europe. A new book “Spitfires” tells the little-known contribution American women made to that outcome by flying combat aircraft — not for… Continue watching
Apr 29 WATCH: Black women's WWII unit, 'Six Triple Eight,' receives congressional honor By Fernanda Figueroa, Matt Brown, Associated Press At a ceremony Tuesday in Emancipation Hall at the Capitol Visitor Center, House Speaker Mike Johnson and other lawmakers will present the medal to the family of unit commander Lt. Col. Charity Adams Earley. Continue reading
Apr 28 Russia declares unilateral 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day in World War II By Illia Novikov, Associated Press Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the truce will run from the start of May 8 and last through the end of May 10 to mark Moscow's defeat of Nazi Germany in 1945. Continue reading
Mar 07 Unexploded World War II bomb disposal in Paris causes hours of travel chaos including Eurostar line closure By Samuel Petrequin, John Leicester, Associated Press A French government minister says that train services will gradually resume and roads will reopen after the disposal operation of an unexploded World War II bomb caused transportation chaos in Paris. Continue reading
Jan 06 Austrian far-right leader receives mandate to try to lead a government for the first time since World War II By Philipp Jenne, Geir Moulson, Associated Press The anti-immigration and euroskeptic Freedom Party, which opposes sanctions against Russia and is led by Herbert Kickl, won Austria’s parliamentary election in September. Continue reading