The Latest Breaking News from World War II

Pentagon Seeks China Military Contact Post-WWII Parade As Beijing Hesitates Over Defense Secretary's 'Imminent Threat' Comments

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has proposed a phone call with Chinese military leadership following Beijing’s Sept. 3 World War II anniversary parade. But China remains non-committal due to disagreements over Hegseth’s previous statements.

Benzinga · Aug 29, 2025

Prince William Waited "Until the Last Possible Moment" to Tell Prince George He Would Become King, Per Royal Author

The Prince and Princess of Wales wanted their son to have as "normal" of a childhood as possible.

Marie Claire · Aug 28, 2025

Kim Jong-un and Putin to attend Chinese military parade in Beijing next week

North Korea’s state news agency confirmed Kim will visit China at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend celebrations of the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Euronews · Aug 28, 2025

Fort Bliss Detention Center Draws Outrage for Echoes of Japanese American Incarceration: 'Inconceivable'

Advocates, including the Japanese American National Museum, noted that the facility was used during World War II to hold Japanese, German, and Italian nationals considered "enemy aliens"

Latin Times · Aug 23, 2025

America's last living ace pilot from World War II dies at age 103

A World War II veteran from Nebraska believed to be America’s last surviving “ace” pilot because he shot down five enemy planes has died

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

China set to debut new advanced weaponry at massive military parade

China will hold one of its biggest military parades on 3 September to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025

China to unveil advanced weapons at huge military parade to mark WWII end

Chinese military to showcase advanced fighter planes, missile systems on 80th anniversary of end of World War II.

Al Jazeera · Aug 20, 2025

Prince Harry quietly pays tribute to Prince Philip at war memorial, says anniversary has ‘added layer of meaning’

This stealth move proves Harry still cares.

We Got This Covered · Aug 19, 2025

UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors

King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their "courage" as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

International Business Times · Aug 15, 2025

Japan PM Ishiba expresses 'remorse' on World War II surrender anniversary

Japan marked the 80th anniversary of its WWII surrender with PM Shigeru Ishiba expressing "remorse" for the first time since 2013. About 4,500 officials and families observed a moment of silence.

Euronews · Aug 15, 2025