The Latest Breaking News from World War II

Michael Caine, 90, says ‘younger wives’ are one of three ‘secrets’ to a long life

‘Zulu’ star, 90, also claimed that national service should be reinstated for young men

The Independent UK · Sep 24, 2023

Historians race to find Great Lakes shipwrecks before quagga mussels destroy the sites

Historians are racing to locate Great Lakes shipwrecks before a seemingly unstoppable invasive mussel destroys them and erases part of the region's heritage

The Independent UK · Sep 23, 2023

Director of migration drama denounced by right-wing leaders as film opens in Poland

Poland's right-wing leaders have amplified their denunciations of a new feature film by Polish director Agnieszka Holland before its premiere in the country

The Independent UK · Sep 22, 2023

Jewish pilgrims flock to historic Ukrainian city despite war with Russia

Thousands of Hasidic Jews visit Uman to see the grave of Rabbi Nachman, ignoring the threat from Russia’s invasion.

Al Jazeera · Sep 17, 2023

New rules for repurposed WWII-era duck boats aim to improve safety on 16 in use after drownings

Five years after 17 people died when a duck boat sank on a Missouri lake, the U.S. Coast Guard has issued new rules for the amphibious World War II vessels retrofitted for tourist excursions

The Independent UK · Sep 14, 2023

Vatican holds unprecedented beatification of Polish family of 9 killed for hiding Jews

In an unprecedented move, the Vatican is beatifying a Polish family of nine — parents and their small children — who were all executed for having sheltered Jews during World War II

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2023

Suffering A Concussion Could Lead To Dementia In Later Life

Doctors say having a traumatic brain injury can also speed up cognitive decline. 

Zenger · Sep 7, 2023

Russia extends the battlefield to its history books

As Russian students headed back to school this year, many were given updated history textbooks – part of an attempt by Russian President Vladimir Putin to reaffirm his chosen narrative of Russia’s place in the world. The new books include a glorified account of Russia's history, derision aimed at its…

France 24 · Sep 5, 2023

The 31 most mind-blowing movie twists of all time, explained

Jacob Stolworthy walks through some of most shocking moments in cinema history

The Independent UK · Sep 3, 2023

War in Ukraine sees Ireland reckon with its policy of neutrality

Ireland is trying to balance its policy of military neutrality with a desire to support Ukraine on a political level.

Al Jazeera · Sep 1, 2023