Ken Hay: Normandy veteran who survived capture in World War II dies aged 101 Hay has been hailed for his ‘unwavering’ passion for educating younger generations about the war The Independent UK · Sep 21
‘An extraordinary gentleman': Normandy veteran from east London, Ken Hay, dies aged 101 Ken Hay has been remembered for his ‘unwavering’ passion for education Evening Standard · Sep 21
Ethan Hawke leads the charge at Deauville's 52nd American Film Festival The Normandy coast has become Hollywood-sur-mer once again, as the annual film festival welcomes talent from the United States. FRANCE 24's Genie Godula takes time out from hosting the opening ceremony in Deauville to bring us an overview of the features screening there. France 24 · Sep 4
Must-see London art exhibitions closing in August 2026 From David Hockney’s final Normandy frieze to Tracey Emin at Tate Modern, these blockbuster London art exhibitions are entering their final days. Here are the top summer shows to see before they close Evening Standard · Aug 19
Meet the millionaires investing in nature conservation In France, a handful of wealthy entrepreneurs are buying up hundreds of hectares of land with the goal of letting nature reclaim its rightful place. Among them is Rodolphe Landemaine, an artisan baker at the helm of 30 bakeries in France and Japan. He routinely opens the doors to his… France 24 · Jul 15
Travel like an F1 driver: Esteban Ocon reveals his favourite holiday spots ahead of the summer break In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland. Euronews · Jul 11
Leave it to Pete Hegseth to ruin D-Day The French are still grateful for America’s 1944 sacrifice. Hegseth’s loathsome tirade may have changed that Salon · Jun 9
Jake Larson death: World War II veteran and TikTok star dies aged 102 Beloved D-Day veteran was known fondly on the Internet as ‘Papa Jake’ The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2025
Revealed: Where Americans most want to visit in Europe Searches for Greece by US users on a luxury villa rental site are up 350 percent The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025
WWII veterans speak of sacrifice and freedom on France's D-Day battlefields, 81 years later The D-Day generation is smaller in number than ever but back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Traditional camembert makers win landmark legal battle against major manufacturers Factories mass producing the staple cheese have been barred from labelling their products as ‘made in Normandy’ The Independent UK · Jan 17, 2025
Mass Effect veterans have another Normandy-type "major hub" in their new space RPG Exodus, but this time it's an entire city And it'll change over the course of in-game decades GamesRadar · Jan 8, 2025
D-Day veteran receives card from King and Queen at surprise 100th birthday party Mervyn Kersh arrived in Normandy aged 19, three days after the start of the D-Day invasion in June 1944, acting for the Royal Army Ordnance Corps. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
After 3 years, No Man's Sky brings back an "overhauled version" of its Mass Effect crossover for N7 Day, and you've got 14 days to grab the Normandy "A love-letter from one science fiction game to another" GamesRadar · Nov 7, 2024
Homes & Gardens · Nov 7, 2024 Hollywood glamour with a contemporary twist – tour the LA home of singer-songwriter and actor Joey McIntyre This French Normandy revival home has original 1940s Hollywood wow factor and we're loving the updates in this family-friendly sequel
Evening Standard · Oct 28, 2024 ‘Larger-than-life’ D-Day veteran George Chandler dies aged 99 At the age of 19 Mr Chandler had served as a torpedo boat gunner escorting American forces in Normandy.
Top News · Jul 19, 2024 Rep. Moulton Expresses Concern Over Biden's Recognition At Normandy Rep. Seth Moulton expresses concerns about Biden's recognition at D-Day event and urges him to focus on defeating Trump for a positive legacy.
The Conversation · Jun 11, 2024 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.
Top News · Jun 9, 2024 Senator Vance Criticizes Biden's Normandy Ad As Disgraceful Ohio Senator J.D. Vance criticizes Joe Biden's use of Normandy and the Greatest Generation in a campaign ad, highlighting the importance of honoring histor...
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9, 2024 Mel strides out to bat for Rish! after PM’s shortest day in Normandy ‘He didn’t run away,’ said the minister, but that’s precisely what Sunak did. He cared so much, he couldn’t be bothered to stay
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2024 Tories accused of ‘smearing’ Labour candidate for D-Day parachute fundraiser Daniel Nelson, who represents the Southchurch Ward of Southend, took aim at Labour’s Bayo Alaba over a charity fundraiser
The Guardian - US · Jun 7, 2024 Stephen Colbert on D-day vets: ‘An incredible service to their nation – they made Joe Biden look young’ Late-night hosts discuss Joe Biden visiting Normandy for the 80th anniversary of D-day and Republicans’ response to Trump’s felony conviction
Top News · Jun 7, 2024 President Biden To Speak On Democracy At D-Day Anniversary US President Joe Biden's upcoming speech at Normandy commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day, emphasizing democracy and honoring sacrifices made on Jun...
Top News · Jun 6, 2024 Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Honors D-Day Veterans In Normandy Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's poignant speech at Normandy honors D-Day veterans and emphasizes the ongoing commitment to freedom and democracy.
France 24 · Jun 4, 2024 Charles Norman Shay, the Native American veteran who tended to the wounded at Omaha Beach on D-Day Charles Norman Shay was one of the 500 Native Americans who came ashore on the beaches of Normandy on D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was barely 20 years old and had grown up on an Indian reservation in the US state of Maine. Today, the former combat medic has settled…