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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.

Chicago Sun-Times

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…

France 24

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Prague strips Soviet WWII commander of honorary citizenship

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

The Independent UK

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.

Glasgow Live

Putin Against History

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

Foreign Affairs

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

Daily Mirror

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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.

Tribune News Service

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

The Independent UK

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.

Axios

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.

ABC News

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.

AAP

New French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne, daughter of a stateless Auschwitz survivor

French Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne's childhood was marked by the suicide of her father in 1972, when she was just 11 years old. Joseph Borne, whose original name was Bornstein, was a Jewish resistance fighter of Polish origin who survived the hell of Auschwitz but never quite recovered from the…

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Sarah Lawrynuik: Episode 18 of The Deep Dive

Sarah Lawrynuik describes her connections to Ukraine

Foreign Affairs

A Crime in Search of a Court

How to Hold Russia Accountable

ABC News

Precious art and artefacts are being destroyed in Ukraine. These experts are helping to save them

Priceless art collections are being destroyed and looted as the fighting continues in Ukraine. These experts explain why protecting them is a race against time.

The Independent UK

Congress bestows its highest honor on WWII merchant marines

Congress has bestowed its highest honor on merchant mariners who fought in World War II, almost eight decades after the conflict in which more than 8,000 of them were killed

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Capitol Lens | Gold standard - Roll Call

The Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring World War II merchant mariners is the focus of today’s Capitol Lens.

Inverse

70 years ago, the world united for a monumental scientific project — and kicked off the Space Race

In the 1950s, the world was abuzz with scientific pursuit. The International Geophysical Year ushered in the Space Age on the backs of the Cold War.

Bangkok Post

US repatriates remains of WWII airman

RAYONG: The United States on Wednesday held a repatriation ceremony at U-Tapao International Airport for the remains of a World War II airman whose patrol aircraft crashed in Lampang more than 70 years ago.

The Conversation

Whether in war-torn Ukraine, Laos or Spain, kids have felt compelled to pick up crayons and put their experiences to paper

“They still draw pictures!”

The Independent UK

Thai archival find may resolve fate of missing WWII US flyer

The remains of an American airman missing in World War II may be heading home, thanks to a chance discovery of records in flood-threatened archives in Thailand

Tribune News Service

Review: 'The Colony,' by Audrey Magee

In 2014, Audrey Magee announced her arrival on the literary scene with "The Undertaking," a powerful and perceptive debut that illuminated some of the calamities of World War II through the separate ordeals of a German husband and wife — hers domestic on the home front, his militaristic on the…

France 24

Cannes Film Festival goes back to the future with post-Covid reboot

After two years of Covid disruption, the Cannes Film Festival returns to its traditional May slot for a 75th anniversary edition stacked with celebrated auteurs and Hollywood starpower, including Tom Cruise. The French Riviera gathering, which opens on Tuesday in the shadow of the war in Ukraine, promises to balance…

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