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French massacre of WWII African riflemen premeditated, covered up: report

French forces' 1944 massacre of African World War II troops demanding pay in Senegal was "premeditated" and covered up, with previous death tolls vastly underestimated, according to a paper submitted to the Senegalese president, an exclusive copy of which was obtained by AFP.

Radio France Internationale

Surrounded 1000 Japanese soldiers fled into mangrove swamps to escape British forces. Is it true that only 20 made it out alive?

They thought they had a chance at freedom... they were wrong.

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Japan Ex-PM Murayama, Famous For WW2 Apology, Dies Aged 101

Japan's former prime minister Tomiichi Murayama, best known for making a statement apologising over World War II, died Friday aged 101, officials said.

International Business Times

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A long-lost diary from China is shedding light on a D-Day landing mystery

The diary was by Lam Ping-yu — a Chinese officer who crossed the world to train and serve with Allied forces in Europe.

The Independent UK

Sweden upgrades wartime shelters amid rising tensions with Russia

Since 2024, Sweden has invested around €7.7 million to upgrade its 64,000 shelters built during World War II and the Cold War.

Euronews

‘They Just Took You Away’

In my daughter’s nightmares, a window into how children are processing Trump’s immigration raids. Such expressions of fear are normal, mental health professionals say.

Capital & Main

Mystery as missing Roman headstone discovered in New Orleans backyard

The tablet had been in an ancient cemetery of around 20 graves of military personnel

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Mission Margraten Plus Celebrates Over a Decade of Bringing Joy, Connection, and Purpose to World War II Veterans

Since its inception in 2014, the organization has grown from local outings and lunches into a full-year calendar of programs that inspire, motivate, and renew the spirits of veterans who have given so much of their lives to the country.

International Business Times

'Backyard Fireworks' Of WWII Bombs Still Litter Solomon Islands

Solomon Islander Dennis Phillip was ploughing his soil by hand when he heard an unusual clunk -- one of the countless unexploded bombs still scattered across the small Pacific nation decades after World War II. Japanese and Allied forces waged a savage campaign across the Solomon Islands from 1942 to…

International Business Times

Could Austria refuse to host 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is frozen out?

Israel has been a participant in Eurovision, established after World War II to provide a forum for peaceful competition among nations, since 1973.

Euronews

Global mystery after unearthed ancient Roman headstone is found —in New Orleans

Dr. Daniella Santoro and her husband discovered an ancient Roman tombstone in their New Orleans yard that has been missing from an Italian museum since World War II

The Independent UK

51 Life Hacks People Discovered Completely Accidentally And Still Use

What’s the best “life hack” you’ve learned completely by accident?

Bored Panda

This alternate universe character on ‘Peacemaker’ rules, right?!

Oh he's a badass...

The Mary Sue

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin says ‘impossible to believe’ Moscow wants a war but warns Trump of escalation

Putin warns Trump sending Tomahawk missiles to Ukraine would be 'new stage of escalation'

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Three-year-old finds live World War II-era hand grenade in Washington family’s front yard

No one was injured in the incident

Marie Claire

Prince William Knows The Public Has "To Fall in Love With" Prince George Now to Ensure the Future of the Monarchy

"William doesn’t want George to have the same level of exposure he and Prince Harry had as kids, so it has to be done very carefully."

The Independent UK

Lt. Col. George E. Hardy, youngest Tuskegee Airman, dies at 100

Lt. Col. George Hardy, the youngest fighter pilot of the Tuskegee Airmen, has died at age 100

Radio France Internationale

Calls for reform as UN marks 80th anniversary amid conflict and division

The United Nations' founding charter, which aimed "to save succeeding generations from the scourge of war", came into effect 80 years ago this month. But as today's members wrap up the annual General Assembly in New York, conflict is more than ever on the agenda, casting doubt over the UN's…

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Euronews

Scientists shocked to find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea

German waters alone contain about 1.5 million metric tonnes of dumped weapons, mostly from the two world wars in the 20th century.

TechRadar

'You have one job': After Peacemaker season 2's huge plot twist, DC fans tell James Gunn there's only one way to resolve it

Peacemaker season 2 fans have one big wish after its latest plot bombshell, and James Gunn hasn't ruled out granting it.

TechRadar

Peacemaker season 2 finally reveals the truth about Earth-2 – and it turns out that big fan theory was right

The big reveal about Earth-2 could be seen from a mile away, but it didn't make it any less impactful.

The Independent UK

Scientists shocked as marine life found living on WWII explosives

An undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life

The Independent UK

Thousands evacuated in Hong Kong after discovery of large WWII-era bomb

Authorities in Hong Kong have evacuated thousands after discovering a large undetonated World War II-era bomb

Euronews

Toxic ammunition is rotting away in the Baltic Sea. Germany wants to recover it before it’s too late

Approximately 1.6 million tonnes of WWII munitions lie on the seafloor, leaking toxic compounds that are contaminating marine life and threatening the Baltic ecosystem.

The Independent UK

Hong Kong leader unveils plans to boost economy and nurture emerging industries beyond finance

Hong Kong's leader has announced plans to accelerate the development of an economic hub near its border with mainland China

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