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Hunter POWs experiences of Nagasaki's 'hell on earth' 79 years on

A recent Newcastle protest against nuclear power was a timely reminder of how World War II finally ended 79 years ago this month.

Newcastle Herald

Macron leads 80th anniversary tributes for 'southern French D-Day'

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Saturday visit Bormes-les-Mimosas, a town on the French Riviera, to commemorate its liberation 80 years ago. The ceremony is part of a series of events marking the "southern French D-Day", which began on 15 August.

Radio France Internationale

This TikToker Perfectly Summed Up Why The ‘It Ends With Us’ Marketing Is So Misleading

What if other movies had the same marketing strategy as It Ends With Us? Comedian Orli Matlow roasted the new Blake Lively film on TikTok.

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40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable

History is full of interesting stories that often go unnoticed. This Instagram account brings them to light, sharing some of the most fascinating facts and photos from the past. The post 40 Curious History Facts And Stories That May Surprise Even The Most Knowledgeable first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Ukraine’s swift push into the Kursk region shocked Russia and exposed its vulnerabilities

A daring Ukrainian military push into Russia’s Kursk region has seen Kyiv’s forces seize scores of villages, attack air bases and force the evacuation of tens of thousands of civilians in what has become the largest attack on the country since World War II

The Independent UK

Newly identified remains of missing World War II soldier from Oregon set to return home

The remains of a missing World War II soldier from Oregon have been identified

The Independent UK

Ukraine, Russia Both Claim Advances In Kursk Region

Ukraine on Thursday claimed fresh advances in its cross-border offensive into Russia, where it said it had seized over a thousand square kilometres, the biggest attack by a foreign army on Russian soil since World War II. Russia said it had recaptured a first village from Ukrainian forces in the…

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France Commemorates 80Th Anniversary Of Allied Invasion In WWII

France commemorates 80th anniversary of Allied invasion of French Riviera in World War II, honoring soldiers who fought in Operation Dragoon.

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France's Macron hails African contribution to 1944 Provence landings

Part of the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of the Allied landings in Provence had to be cancelled Thursday because of the risk of violent storms in the south of France. President Emmanuel Macron nonetheless payed homage to the soldiers recruited from France's colonies.

Radio France Internationale

France honors African soldiers who helped liberate the French Riviera from Nazis 80 years ago

France is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied invasion of the French Riviera in World War II to push back the Nazis

The Independent UK

Kishida vows to push rules-based order as Japan's defense chief visits Yasukuni 79 years after WWII

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has vowed to step up his country’s effort to defend a rules-based international order in a solemn ceremony marking the 79th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II

The Independent UK

France commemorates 80-year anniversary of Provence landings

France commemorated the 80th anniversary of the 1944 Allied landings in Provence on Thursday, with six African leaders taking part in the official events to highlight the major role played by African troops. Speaking on the anniversary, President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the contributions made by the soldiers recruited…

France 24

North Korea Refuses US Request To Recover War Casualties

US faces challenges recovering remains from North Korea, finds cooperation from China in identifying missing soldiers from WWII and Korean War.

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The Other D-Day: France Remembers WWII Provence Landings

France on Thursday remembers the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months earlier, but still key to the World War II endgame in Europe.

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France honours overlooked heroes of 1944 Provence landings, 80 years on

France on Thursday remembers the 1944 Allied landings in Provence, an event overshadowed by the Normandy landings two months prior but that was key to the World War II endgame in Europe.

The Conversation

Ukraine’s cross-border incursion challenges Moscow’s war narrative – but will it shift Russian opinion?

On Aug. 6, 2024, Ukrainian soldiers crossed the border into Kursk province, marking the first invasion of foreign troops into Russian territory since World War II. In the days since, Russian television viewers and social media users have been confronted with images of burned-out houses and captured Russian soldiers.

Evening Standard

Russia 'pulls troops out of Ukraine' as it fights against cross-border incursion

Ukraine’s cross-border operation is the largest attack on Russia since World War II

The Independent UK

Elon Musk draws fire for playing down impact of atomic bombing of Japan: ‘Not as scary as people think’

‘It is not as scary as people think, basically,’ Tesla chief says

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Nagasaki Marks 79Th Atomic Bombing Anniversary Amid Diplomatic Absences

Nagasaki marks 79th atomic bombing anniversary with calls for nuclear disarmament and notable diplomatic absences.

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Summer Kick-off and Annual Bipartisan Tribute to Veterans and Those Who Serve - Roll Call

NEWS FLASHBACKA Bipartisan Tradition of Celebrating America’s Service Members on Capitol HillThe 2024 Annual “Kick-o4 to Summer and Tribute to Veterans and Those Who Serve” included Emotional Tributes and a Performance by Tenor Anthony Kearns. WASHINGTON, D.C. – This year’s “Summer Kick-off and Annual Bipartisan Tribute to Veterans and Those…

The Independent UK

Israel-Hamas war latest: Palestinians flee parts of south Gaza as Israel launches a new assault

Palestinians are fleeing large areas around Khan Younis in southern Gaza where the Israeli military has begun a new assault after ordering another mass evacuation

The Independent UK

Nagasaki marks 79th A-bomb anniversary without U.S. and other ambassadors after excluding Israel

Nagasaki has marked the 79th anniversary of its atomic bombing at the end of World War II at a ceremony eclipsed by the absence of the American ambassador and other Western envoys in response to the Japanese city’s refusal to invite Israel

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US Ambassador To Japan To Skip Nagasaki Peace Ceremony

US Ambassador to Japan skips Nagasaki peace ceremony due to Israel's exclusion. Diplomats express concerns over the decision. Hiroshima invited Israeli amb...

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The Real Economic Catastrophe Will Be Caused by the U.S. Debt

Should we blame Biden and the politicians applauding him for their unwillingness to address our looming fiscal disaster?

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Hiroshima Urges Nuclear Weapons Abolition Amid Global Tensions

Hiroshima officials urge world leaders to abolish nuclear weapons amid rising global tensions, commemorating 79th anniversary of atomic bombing.

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