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‘Something Beyond A Cautionary Tale.’ Critics Weigh In On Nuremberg And Russell Crowe’s Portrayal Of Hitler’s Right-Hand Man

Rami Malek also stars in the post-WWII historical drama.

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SWAT team raid uncovers 3D printing guns with live ammunition, capable of firing — police also seize WWII 'replica' 3D-printed knives and grenades

A man living near Pattison Lake in Washington State has been arrested for manufacturing ghost guns with his 3D printing equipment.

Tom’s Hardware

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.

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WWII explosives discovery leaves scientists baffled

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The Independent UK

Nearly 20,000 evacuated after unexploded WWII bombs discovered in European capital

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The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

Polish president visits Germany amid tensions over WWII reparations

Polish President Karol Nawrocki has arrived in Berlin with a clear demand: war reparations from Germany. Yet amid Russian aggression, Poland also needs its neighbour’s support. Experts told Euronews what's at stake.

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Divers in a race against time to recover World War II ammunition and bombs from Baltic Sea

While tensions between Russia and Nato are building, Europeans are still busy cleaning up the mess World War II left behind in the ocean

The Independent UK

Looted painting recovered after daughter of fugitive Nazi officer posted it online

Authorities in Argentina conducted raids on several homes

The Independent UK

China unveils new weapons at Victory Day military parade attended by Putin and Kim

Beijing seized the opportunity to showcase its latest in defence technologies, unveiling everything from new missiles to space defence systems in a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II.

Euronews

CoD: WWII returns to the Microsoft Store and Xbox after a 41-day unplanned, controversial removal. Here's why.

Sledgehammer Games' Call of Duty: WWII was added to the Microsoft Store at the end of June, only to be removed on July 4 due to RCE hacks. 41 days later, WWII is back on the storefront.

Windows Central

Painting allegedly looted by Nazis during WWII spotted in real estate listing

The original ‘Portrait of a Lady’ appeared to be hanging above a velvet sofa in the living room of a chalet for sale

The Independent UK

JD Vance Faces Backlash for WWII 'Negotiation' Claim: 'Books Are Great. So Is History. Vance Should Try Both'

Vice President JD Vance has drawn sharp criticism after a clip of him claiming that World War II ended through negotiation went viral.

Latin Times

Vance bungles WWII history in discussion on Ukraine

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UK King, Starmer Lead VJ Day Tributes To WWII Veterans, Survivors

King Charles III led commemorations Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their "courage" as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

The Independent UK

Japan marks 80th anniversary of WWII surrender as concern grows about fading memory

Japan is paying tribute to more than 3 million war dead as the country marks its surrender 80 years ago, ending World War II, but there is growing concern about the fading memories of the tragedy of war and the bitter lessons from the era of Japanese militarism

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Tales of the jungle: how WWII's eyes and ears endured

Facing the threat of Japanese invaders, World War II veterans who provided support to frontline troops were subjected to unbearable conditions.

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Severed bow of US warship blown off by Japanese torpedo finally found in South Pacific

More than 180 lives were lost in the WWII attack, but the U.S. ship stayed afloat.

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Just days after joining Game Pass, the Xbox PC edition of Call of Duty: WW2 is taken offline for "an issue"

Call of Duty: WWII launched on Xbox and PC Game Pass just a few days ago, but RCE hackers wasted no time hitting new players with exploits and taking over PCs. The Call of Duty team has temporarily taken the PC edition of WWII offline to investigate the exploits, but…

Windows Central

This Call of Duty game just hit Xbox Game Pass, but it's infested with RCE hackers — I'd take cover and avoid playing until there's a fix

The latest Call of Duty game to come to Game Pass is WWII, but its arrival on the service has been tarnished by reports of RCE hackers and exploits.

International Business Times

Bone Collectors: Searching For WWII Remains In Okinawa

Trekking through mud and rocks in Japan's humid Okinawan jungle, Takamatsu Gushiken reached a slope of ground where human remains have lain forgotten since World War II. The 72-year-old said a brief prayer and lifted a makeshift protective covering, exposing half-buried bones believed to be those of a young Japanese…

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23 Times People Tried To Share Their Knowledge Of History Online But Embarrassed Themselves Instead

Whether it's thinking that the Berlin Wall worked or that learning about WWII is bad for your mental health, some people clearly had a hard time with history, and it shows.

Inverse

The Weirdest Sci-Fi Franchise Of The Century Doubles Down On Its Greatest Innovation

The 'Predator' franchise is expanding with the new animated film 'Killer of Killers.' Here's what to expect.

The Independent UK

WWII veterans speak of sacrifice and freedom on France's D-Day battlefields, 81 years later

The D-Day generation is smaller in number than ever but back on the beaches of France where so much blood was spilled 81 years ago

Euronews

Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs

The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered.

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