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Charles reminded of his mother’s beloved horse during visit to Clitheroe

The King visited Clitheroe Auction Mart where he spoke to local farmers.

Evening Standard

Cecil Newton obituary

Other lives: One of the last surviving British Army amphibious tank soldiers of D-day, in the second world war

The Guardian - UK

August is here. What will you read? - Roll Call

From political science to political thrillers, here are some picks to transport you far from the Capitol — but not too far.

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Trump presides over army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?

Tanks roll through US capital to mark army’s 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and condemnation.

Al Jazeera

D-Day veterans mark anniversary to ‘remember our friends who never came home’

The Rev Simon d’Albertanson, a Royal Navy chaplain, led a service at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver-sur-Mer, France.

Evening Standard

Trump scorns Merkel legacy during new German chancellor’s White House visit

Friedrich Merz struggles to get word in as US president focuses on record of former German leader who left office in 2021

The Guardian - UK

"I never thought I’d make my living playing heavy metal." How Sabaton's Joakim Broden became the singer of the biggest power metal band in the world

Sabaton might not agree with the power metal tag, but they reinvented the genre for the 21st Century

Metal Hammer

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Oliver faces Kings exile but help is coming for Adams

Struggling gun import Cam Oliver looks set to remain playing a limited role with the Sydney Kings but help appears on the way for Jaylen Adams.

AAP

UK D-Day veteran George Chandler, who escorted American troops to Normandy beaches, dies at 99

D-Day veteran George Chandler, who sought to counter sometimes glamorous depictions of the landings by recalling the horrors he witnessed escorting U.S. troops to the beaches of northern France as a young Royal Navy gunner, has died, his family said

The Independent UK

Mistruths we’re told about British history

Letter: Neither the second world war nor the Battle of Waterloo were won solely by the British, writes Dr Peter Purton, and repeating historical myths feeds false ideas of exceptionalism

The Guardian - UK

‘Red wall’ Tory candidates lament lack of party support amid focus on southern England

Some candidates complaining of lack of ministerial visits and money have turned to Boris Johnson for help

The Guardian - UK

If D-day ceremony aimed to send Putin a message about fighting tyranny, Ukraine’s allies should have paid more attention to history

The recent D-day commemorations strove to project a message of western unity in the face of a new European aggression. This time it was not Nazi Germany that was the threat, but Russia.

The Conversation

Scottish LibDem candidate compares stopping SNP to fighting Nazis in D-Day invasion

A SCOTTISH LibDem candidate who likened running against the SNP in the General Election to the Allied invasion of Nazi-occupied France has been…

The National (Scotland)

Furious veterans say Rishi Sunak’s apology for skipping D-Day event ‘doesn’t scratch the surface’

‘If he was allowed to leave at exactly 3.05pm he would be leaving at 3.05pm’, former Royal Marine says

The Independent UK

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General Wesley Clark Reflects On D-Day Anniversary And Current Challenges

General Wesley Clark reflects on the enduring legacy of D-Day heroes, emphasizing unity, sacrifice, and the ongoing defense of democracy in the face of mod...

Marie Claire

Prince William Reveals Why Princess Charlotte Was Not Excited About Going to School This Week

Charlotte is a princess, sure, but she’s just about as relatable as it gets on this one.

Radio France Internationale

Podcast: D-Day and its aftermath seen through French and American eyes

The United States played a key role in the Allied effort to liberate Western Europe from the Nazis, but not everyone sees it in the same light. As France marks the 80th anniversary of D-Day, an American veteran reflects on the differing ways the US and France remember the war.…

The Conversation

D-day: how world leaders have made commemorations part of their diplomatic playbook

The 2024 celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of D-day are the latest in a long line of commemorations in honour of the allied landings in Normandy, which began on June 6 1944.

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D-day 80th anniversary comes at time of conflict and growing carelessness

As grim memory of world war fades, many people are anxious amid rise of nationalist, country-first rhetoric

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What does D-Day mean? We answer the questions your kids might ask and reveal 10 important facts to share

What does D-Day mean? We answer questions your kids might ask about the historic event, and reveal some important facts to look at with them.

The Conversation

D-day’s secret weapon: how wetland science stopped the Normandy landings from getting bogged down

Beneath the roar of gunfire and the chaos of D-day, an unlikely hero played a vital role — wetland science. Often overlooked amid military strategies and troop movements, the study of mud proved critical to the success of the largest amphibious invasion in history.

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Honors Bedford Boys On D-Day

Governor Youngkin pays tribute to the Bedford boys' bravery on D-Day, emphasizing American values of courage and sacrifice.

The Conversation

Why Nigel Farage spent his first campaign speech complaining that young people don’t know about D-day

Nigel Farage is back. The newly appointed leader of the Reform UK party has just announced his intention to run to be the MP for the Essex seaside town of Clacton – the only constituency to have ever elected an MP from Farage’s former party UKIP in a general election.

The Guardian - UK

‘People were ready to move on’: D-day left little mark on key port of Southampton

‘Disparate’ 80th anniversary efforts reflect those around UK, where only in recent times have calls for memorials increased

The Independent UK

Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due, something personal

More than 8 million people of color served with the Allies but little is known of their sacrifices

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