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Bomb squad carry out 'controlled explosion' after discovery of historic World War 2 grenade at allotments

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team staged a controlled explosion after the discovery of a 'Mills' style Second World War hand grenade near allotments in Doune, Perthshire.

Daily Record

Wisconsin legislators calling it quits at a pace that might top WWII’s modern-day high

The mass exodus comes amid uncertainty over legislative boundaries due to a redistricting fight, an ever-more partisan political environment and years of animosity between majority Republicans and minority Democrats.

Chicago Sun-Times

After the War

In the aftermath of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, it's time for Europe to step up and America to step back.

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Russia's Lavrov says May 9 not a relevant date for Ukraine operations

The upcoming anniversary of Russia's liberation at the end of World War II will have no bearing on Moscow's military operations in Ukraine, the country's foreign minister said on Italian television on Sunday.

Reuters

Dubliner recalls living in city centre tenement during World War II

Peter Brannigan cherishes what he admits was his “tough” start in life and said he counts himself “lucky” because he was surrounded with love

Dublin Live

Audio Books on European History

This is the second in a series of recommended audio books. This one focuses on continental European history. Recommended for everyone The WEIRDest People in the World: How the West Became Psychologically Peculiar and Particularly Prosperous. By Joseph Henrich. Narrated by Korey Jackson. While this book is global in scope,…

Reason

Medals Of British RAF Fighter Ace Sold For $7,500

Captain Louis W. Jarvis fought the German Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain and took to the skies of France during World War II.

Zenger

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Nazi Cash: USD 215 Million Compo Fund For Hitler’s Victims Closed

Trustees of the General Compensation Fund dissolved the organization on Tuesday 26th April, saying it has "fulfilled" its mission.

Zenger

House passes military lend-lease bill to speed Ukraine aid

The U.S. House has given final passage to legislation that would streamline a World War II-era military lend-lease program to help Ukraine fight the Russian invasion

The Independent UK

US Army ‘Returns’ Cake to Italian Woman for 90th Birthday

With a round of "Happy Birthday" in Italian and English, the US Army toasted an Italian woman with a birthday cake Thursday to replace the one that US soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II. Meri Mion, who turns 90…

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Army 'returns' cake to Italian woman for 90th birthday

The U.S. Army has offered an Italian woman a birthday cake to replace the one that U.S. soldiers ate as they entered her hometown during one of the final battles of World War II

The Independent UK

‘This is not the World War II I was taught about’: The story behind Operation Mincemeat the musical

The theatre company SpitLip talk to Isobel Lewis about turning ‘Operation Mincemeat’ into a musical comedy for the stage – ‘it’s a British tradition to make fun of the terrible things we do’

The Independent UK

New historic site stirs memories of America’s darker instincts - Roll Call

The former Amache internment camp in Colorado was recently named a national historic site. Thousands were held there during World War II.

Roll Call

Liverpool playwright 'standing up for freedom' with hard hitting play at Princes Road Synagogue

"I am utilising and standing up for freedom against all forms of racial hate and discrimination for all people"

Liverpool Echo

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‘Victory’ in defeat? Le Pen raises the far right’s glass ceiling, fails to crack it

Marine Le Pen was soundly beaten in Sunday’s presidential election as weary voters rallied once more to keep her Rassemblement National (National Rally) party from power. But the surge in support for far-right candidates begs the question of how long a creaking “republican front” of anti-Le Pen voters will hold…

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Peter Dutton marks Anzac Day by again comparing China and Russia to Nazi Germany before World War II

Defence Minister Peter Dutton says Australia can only preserve peace by preparing for war, while Labor's deputy leader criticises the government for failing to prepare Australia for any future conflict.

The Independent UK

Australia commemorates war dead with few COVID restrictions

Australians are paying tribute to their war dead on Anzac Day largely free of pandemic restrictions for the first time since 2019

ABC News

Lonely march for centenarians in this year's Anzac Day commemorations in Adelaide

Reg Swanborough and Ron Bridgman will honour their mates on Anzac Day as the last veterans from their respective units.

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They fed Australia when the men went to fight, but it took 40 years for the Land Girls to be allowed to march on Anzac Day

It's been 80 years since a group of trailblazing young women went to work on farms across Australia to fill the gaps left behind by men sent to fight in World War II.

ABC News

Newcastle family among Australians keen to keep driveway dawn services on Anzac Day even with eased COVID rules

Many neighbourhoods are planning to host a driveway dawn service for the third time this year with the pandemic-inspired tradition looking set to endure.

Newcastle Herald

Fortress Newcastle exhibition showcases Newcastle's critical role in World War 2

An exhibition showcasing Newcastle's critical role in defending Australia during World War II will be unveiled today.

ABC News

Country Women's Association marks 100 years with book on extraordinary contribution to the nation

From knitting tea warmers to amassing war teams, Australia's CWA has a legacy that will be difficult to sum up in one book — but Adelaide Hills author and historian Liz Harfull is up for the challenge.

Reason

"You Forgot, Brother …"

A Russian song about the fratricidal Russia-Ukraine war.

What Hi-Fi?

11 of the best Netflix movies in 4K, HDR and Dolby Atmos

From tense thrillers to zany comedies, here's are the best flicks on Netflix to test your TV and sound system.

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