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A lifetime since D-Day: ‘Fran’ Healy, 101, reflects on the Normandy landings

BOSTON — The 11 months Cornelius Francis “Fran” Healy spent in active duty “between D-Day and V-Day” in World War II is something the 101-year-old couldn’t talk about until he was 80 years old.

Boston Herald

US general: Ukraine will keep getting ‘significant’ support

Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said Monday that the United States and allied countries will keep providing “significant” support to Ukraine, out of respect for the legacy of D-Day soldiers

The Independent UK

Live updates | Ukraine says east under relentless attacks

A regional governor in Ukraine says that the situation in a key eastern town has worsened

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Veterans return to Normandy to mark 78th anniversary of D-Day landing

World War II veterans and other visitors gather Monday in Normandy for the 78th D-Day anniversary to pay tribute to the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the US, Canada and elsewhere who landed there. Several thousand people are expected Monday at a ceremony at the American Cemetery overlooking Omaha Beach…

France 24

Crowds honor WWII veterans at Normandy D-Day celebrations

Several dozen World War II veterans were expected to attend D-Day commemoration ceremonies Monday in France

The Independent UK

Britain to send long-range missiles to Ukraine after Russia hits Kyiv

The weaponry has a longer range than any missile technology currently in use in the war.

The Independent UK

World War II veterans honored before D-Day anniversary

More than 20 British World War II veterans gathered on Sunday near Pegasus Bridge, one of the first sites liberated by Allied forces from Nazi Germany's control, as part of commemorations honouring the nearly 160,000 troops from Britain, the United States, Canada and other nations who landed in Normandy on…

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World War II veterans honored a day before D-Day anniversary

More than 20 British World War II veterans have gathered near Pegasus Bridge for D-Day commemorations in Normandy

The Independent UK

US moves to rename Army bases honoring Confederate generals who fought to defend slavery

For decades, nine U.S. Army bases have carried the names of men who fought against the U.S. Army – in a war waged to defend and perpetuate the slavery of people of African descent.

The Conversation

A Fault Line in the Pacific

The Danger of China’s Growing Sway Over Island Nations

Foreign Affairs

The Classified Case of the Pro Wrestler Who Helped Beat the Nazis

He was Hulk Hogan before Hulk Hogan. He leapt to the big screen before it was the sporting standard. And for his final act? He worked in the shadows to topple Hitler.

Sports Illustrated

In Finland, memories of a bitter war with Moscow never faded. Some fear history will repeat itself

Finland plans to join NATO, but beneath the surface of the famously neutral nation is a country scarred by painful memories of war, and a fear of history repeating itself.

ABC News

Emperor Showa's agony recorded in aide's diaries

Emperor Showa's undisguised worries and concerns during World War II were preserved in the diaries of an aide-de-camp, which were publicly unveiled Friday at the National Diet Library's Modern Japanese Political History Materials Room in Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Memorial Day memories from Pat Quinn — and me

The former governor will attend an exhibition at the Clearing library of 300 portraits of Illinois soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan. I’ll be remembering my dad, a decorated World War II soldier.

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France 24

The imposition of the yellow star on Jews in France, 80 years on

On May 29, 1942, a German order made it compulsory for all Jews over the age of 6 years old living in France’s occupied zone to wear a yellow star. This discriminatory measure came into effect just over a week later – and contributed to the process of mass deportations…

The Independent UK

Prague strips Soviet WWII commander of honorary citizenship

The Czech capital has stripped a Soviet World War II commander of his honorary Prague citizenship

Glasgow Live

Family of Glasgow WW2 hero killed by German u-boat visit grave for first time 80 years after death

Relatives of John Lee visited La Palma in the Canary Islands to pay their respects to the 22-year-old Gunner, whose body washed up on a beach in March of 1943 after the u-boat attack.

Foreign Affairs

Putin Against History

How His War Has Erased Russia’s Past—And Endangered Its Future

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Daily Mirror

Abandoned London Underground stations left untouched as Elizabeth Line launches

With the Elizabeth Line having finally opened to passengers after years of delays, here are a few abandoned Tube stations you might not have heard of

Tribune News Service

Ron Cook: Bruno Sammartino documentary depicts an extraordinary life, inside and outside the ring

PITTSBURGH — There he was on the screen, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Mr. Universe and Mr. Olympia as a bodybuilder; "Conan the Barbarian" and "The Terminator" as an actor; and the 38th governor of California, one bigger-than-life character talking about another.

The Independent UK

Cannes Film Festival, born out of war, grapples with Ukraine

The war in Ukraine took a starring role on the opening night of the 75th Cannes Film Festival and it has rarely been far out of frame since

Axios

Zelensky calls on anti-interventionist Republicans to "start reading World War II memoirs"

The history of World War II shows "what would have happened" if the U.S did not come to Europe's defense, he said.

ABC News

Three months into his war in Ukraine, Vladimir Putin wants to restore Russian glory and protect his iron grip on power

Three months into his war, Vladimir Putin has learned the best way to protect power is to hang onto to it — at any price.

AAP

Albanese win a 'big moment' for the nation

Anthony Albanese has made his first appearance since becoming the new prime minister, meeting members of the public at a cafe in Sydney's inner west.

AAP

Albanese hopeful govt about to change

Labor is optimistic about its election chances, although the memory of the shock loss at the last election remains.

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