The Latest Breaking News from World War II

WW2 hero Skylark IX boat stories told at Dumbarton Maritime Museum

Skylark IX was one of the boats that was a part of the mass evacuation of 338,000 allied troops from Dunkirk during World War II

Daily Record · Jun 16, 2022

Tablelands World War II tour established by National Servicemen's Association, Rotary club

History buffs can retrace the steps of diggers across the Atherton Tablelands region on a new tour that visits sites of significance during World War II, including where the largest medical field in the southern hemisphere was located.

ABC News · Jun 14, 2022

How autocrats twist history to gain power

Leaders in China, North Korea and Russia tell history selectively or rewrite parts to suit their changing political needs.

Axios · Jun 14, 2022

Holocaust memorial chairman thanks pope for opening archives

The chairman of the Israel's Yad Vashem Holocaust memorial says he thanked Pope Francis, in their talks on Thursday, at the Vatican, for letting scholars have access to the Holy See's World War II archives

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Projectile Dysfunction: WW2 Anti-Aircraft Missile Found Near Krakow Led To Evacuation Of 450 People

An anti-aircraft missile dating back to World War II has been found near Krakow leading to the evacuation of over 450 people.

Zenger · Jun 9, 2022

Belgian king starts Congo visit, gives award to WWII veteran

Belgium’s King Philippe has given an award to the last known surviving Congolese veteran of World War II

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022

Couple spot 'Winston Churchill' flashing Queen peace sign from the sky during Jubilee

A couple believe they've spotted Winston Churchill flashing Her Majesty the Queen a peace sign from the sky after noticing a remarkably 'perfect' cloud formation

Daily Mirror · Jun 7, 2022

Vatican's Pius XII archives begin to shed light on WWII pope

The first scholarship is beginning to emerge about the World War II-era Pope Pius XII, two years after the Vatican opened its archives

The Independent UK · Jun 7, 2022

Katy Gallagher says the government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct?

Finance Minister Katy Gallagher says the incoming Labor government has inherited the worst set of budget books in history. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

ABC News · Jun 6, 2022

US General: Ukraine Will Keep Getting ‘Significant’ Support

The United States and its allies will keep providing "significant" support to Ukraine out of respect for the legacy of D-Day soldiers, whose victory over the Nazis helped lead to a new world order and a "better peace," Army Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 6, 2022