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Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL's J7 Task Force report shows

Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Euronews

Xi Meets Putin In Moscow As Ukraine Reports Truce Violations

China's Xi Jinping was in Moscow on Thursday for a state visit ahead of the Kremlin's grand Victory Day celebrations, as Ukraine accused Russia's army of launching air strikes just hours into a supposed truce.

International Business Times

Ukraine accuses Russia of breaking own truce after attacks on Sumy

Ukraine’s Zelenskyy has not committed to abide by Moscow’s three-day truce, standing by his offer of a 30-day ceasefire.

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80 years ago World War II in Europe was over. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history

The Independent UK

How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

The Independent UK

Europe’s worst mass murder since World War II happened at Srebrenica. Gretchen Shirm’s novel witnesses the war crimes trial

Gretchen Shirm was a legal intern in the Hague, the UN’s International Court of Justice, which is the setting for her new novel, Out of The Woods. While Shirm interned in 2006, her novel is set earlier, in 2000. It fictionalises the real trial of Radislav Krstić, relating to a…

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Trump designates Thursday as a day for US to celebrate victory in World War II. Here's what it means

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory during World War II

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Russia to host leaders of China and Brazil for the 80th anniversary of its World War II victory

Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host heads of states for festivities Friday marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

The Independent UK

Merz presents united European front in first overseas trip as German chancellor

Merz's trips come the day after his historic defeat in the first round of voting in the German parliament, the Bundestag.

Euronews

AP WAS THERE: Journalists chronicled the Nazi surrenders and end of World War II in Europe

AP reporters and photographers chronicled the Nazis' historic defeat 80 years ago this week

The Independent UK

At least two killed in Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv

The attack came ahead of a planned unilateral 72-hours ceasefire announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin to coincide with celebrations in Moscow marking Victory Day in World War II.

Euronews

‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.

Al Jazeera

Why Friedrich Merz’s voting debacle could upset his ambitious plans for the EU

The voting fiasco has shaken the beginning of a leadership that was supposed to signal a new era of stability

The Independent UK

Putin Gears Up For 'Grandest' Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

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Moscow airports briefly shut down amid second night of Ukrainian drone attacks, authorities say

The drone incursion comes ahead of planned celebrations in the Russian capital to commemorate the end of World War II.

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Queen Camilla makes heartbreaking admission with tears in her eyes

Queen Camilla shared an emotional moment with a World War II veteran this week, expressing heartfelt admiration and personal reverence for those who served

The Independent UK

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: 80 years after World War II, Germany is still searching for its fallen soldiers

In a forest near Berlin, the remains of 107 fallen Wehrmacht soldiers were ceremoniously interred last week. High school students placed white gerbera daisies on small black coffins, and then German soldiers lowered them respectfully into a large, freshly dug grave as a military band played a solemn tune.

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80 years after World War II, Germany is still painstakingly searching for its fallen soldiers

A German organization is painstakingly searching for fallen German soldiers in order to identify them and rebury them, 80 years after World War II

Euronews

German lawmakers to vote on whether to approve Merz as chancellor

Merz must secure 316 votes in the 630-seat strong lower chamber of German parliament in order to become chancellor.

International Business Times

French Resistance Members Reunited 80 Years After End Of WWII

Renee Guette, 98, laughed as she looked at her computer screen in Texas.

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: Britain's V-E Day parade draws thousands celebrating 80th anniversary

Britain marked Monday the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day, honoring the men and women who fought during World War II.

Euronews

Who is coming to Putin’s Victory Day parade and how safe is Moscow?

For the Russian president, Victory Day is arguably the most important public holiday of the year. For the fourth time, the Moscow military parade will take place without high-level guests and with unprecedented security measures, as Russian authorities fear Kyiv might use the opportunity to attack.

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Prince George Gets a Taste of His Future as King During Rare Solo Outing With Parents Prince William and Kate Middleton

The 11-year-old joined his family and the British prime minister at a tea party honoring WWII veterans.

Euronews

Pro-Palestine protesters disrupt Dutch defence minister’s Liberation Day speech

Five people were arrested as protesters disrupted the Liberation Day event in Wageningen, according to the police.

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