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From glowing corals to vomiting shrimp, animals have used bioluminescence to communicate for millions of years – here’s what scientists still don’t know about it

Humans have long been fascinated by organisms that can produce light. Aristotle, who was a scientist as well as a philosopher, wrote the first detailed descriptions of what he called “cold light” more than 2,000 years ago. More recently, pioneering researchers like World War II Army veteran Emmett Chappelle and…

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US Navy faces its most intense combat since World War II against Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels

The U.S.-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II

The Independent UK

Forcibly displaced population doubles to 120 million over the past 10 years

One in 69 people worldwide remains forcibly displaced by conflict, violence, persecution and human rights violations.

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How reciting the Pledge of Allegiance became a sacred, patriotic ritual

The Continental Congress, the legislative body for the newly declared United States, adopted an official flag on June 14, 1777. The delegates resolved that “the flag of the United States be thirteen stripes, alternate red and white: that the union be thirteen stars, white in a blue field, representing a…

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U.N. Resolution Calls For Immediate Ceasefire After Hostage Rescue

Senators emphasize peace efforts, hostage release, and support for Ukraine against Russian aggression.

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Macron attends ceremony to mark 80th anniversary of Nazi massacre at Oradour-sur-Glane

French President Emmanuel Macron attended a memorial ceremony on Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the Nazi massacre at the village of Oradour-sur-Glane, the site of one of the worst massacres by the Nazis in World War II. The village was destroyed by SS troops in 1944 and 642…

France 24

President Biden Emphasizes Importance Of Defending Democracy During European Trip

President Biden and National Security Advisor Sullivan emphasize democracy and unity during the Europe trip, marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

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Remember, the U.S. doesn't have to pay off all its debt, and there's an easy way to fix it, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman says

"Given the political will, we could resolve debt concerns quite easily."

Fortune

World War II veteran, 100, weds 96-year-old bride near D-Day beach

Harold Terens and Jeanne Swelin were later guests at a state dinner with French President Macron and US President Biden.

Al Jazeera

Assault on Danish prime minister is the latest in a recent spate of attacks on European politicians

Political violence appears to be rising across the Europe, where societies are deeply polarized in the face of widespread migration and are badly shaken by the war in Ukraine, the largest war on the continent since World War II

The Independent UK

Centenarian WWII Vet Marries Sweetheart, 96, In Normandy After D-Day Events

It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honoured on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northern France.

International Business Times

A World War II veteran just married his bride near Normandy's D-Day beaches. He's 100, she's 96

World War II veteran Harold Terens and his sweetheart Jeanne Swerlin proved that love is eternal as they tied the knot near the D-Day beaches in Normandy, France

The Independent UK

Flights of Creativity: the VFX behind Masters of the Air

DNEG visual effects supervisor Xavier Bernasconi discusses working on high-flying WWII series.

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Biden To Meet Macron After D-Day Democracy Warnings

US President Joe Biden was to meet his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron Saturday on a state visit to France, after warning of the need to preserve American democracy and live up to the example of World War II heroes.

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Lawmakers Recreate D-Day Parachute Jump In Normandy

American lawmakers honor D-Day anniversary by recreating symbolic parachute jump in Normandy, emphasizing veterans' sacrifices and enduring bond with France.

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Biden Highlights US Commitment To Democracy, Global Alliances In D-Day Speech

Biden's speech was a call to action, urging Americans to protect the values for which the World War II soldiers fought. "They're not asking us to scale these cliffs," Biden said. "They're asking us to stay true to what America stands for.''

The Independent UK

Black D-Day combat medic's long-denied medal tenderly laid on Omaha Beach where he bled, saved lives

A medal richly deserved but long denied to an African American combat medic wounded on Omaha Beach in the D-Day landings has been tenderly laid on the hallowed sands where he saved lives and shed blood

France 24

British PM Rishi Sunak apologises for leaving D-Day ceremony early

British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologized Friday for leaving D-Day commemorations in France early to return to the election campaign trail — a decision slammed as disgraceful by his political rivals.

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Emotional Meeting Between American Veteran And Ukrainian President

American veteran and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy share a heartfelt moment at D-Day ceremony in Normandy, underscoring the importance of preserving WWII l...

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At D-Day ceremony, American veteran hugs Ukraine's Zelenskyy and calls him a savior

An American veteran and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared an emotional moment at a ceremony to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion to liberate France in World War II

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Biden To Deliver Speech On Democracy At Normandy's Pointe Du Hoc

President Biden's speech at Pointe du Hoc emphasizes democracy's importance and warns against isolationism and authoritarianism.

France 24

Macron wants Ukraine's EU accession talks to start 'by end of month'

French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday that he wanted Kyiv's EU accession talks to start "by the end of the month" as he hosted Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for discussions in Paris. Macron added that he wanted to "finalise" the creation of a coalition of military instructors for Ukraine in…

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Lawmakers To Commemorate D-Day With Parachute Jump

U.S. lawmakers, including veterans, plan a parachute jump at Normandy to honor D-Day heroes and commemorate the 80th anniversary of the historic event.

The Independent UK

Members of Congress commemorate D-Day with their own parachute jump over Normandy

A contingent of U.S. lawmakers from the House of Representatives is preparing for a commemorative parachute jump at Normandy marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day

International Business Times

Zelensky To Address French Parliament After D-Day

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will on Friday address the French parliament and US President Joe Biden give a keynote speech on democracy after world leaders marked 80 years since the D-Day landings in World War II. Biden, Britain's King Charles III, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and French President Emmanuel…

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