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Iran-Israel Begin World War 3? Trump From Behind Glass Hints World What's Coming NEXT President Trump addressed the nation from behind protective glass as global tensions sparked renewed fears of World War 3. The speech followed the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary parade in Washington,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:50Published 10 hours ago

U.S Army STAGES Historic 250th Parade in D.C. With WWII Tanks, P-51 Flyovers And Vintage Jeeps The U.S. Army marked its 250th anniversary with a grand parade in Washington, D.C. on June 14. Featuring WWII-era uniforms, iconic military vehicles like the Sherman tank, and legendary aircraft such.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published 10 hours ago

4 Personnel Injured in BLAST at U.S’ Kadena Air Base in Japan’s Okinawa An explosion at Japan’s Kadena Air Base in Okinawa injured four Japanese Self-Defense Force (SDF) personnel during WWII ordnance disposal on Monday. The blast occurred inside the U.S.-controlled.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:37Published 6 days ago

Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa Four Japanese soldiers injured in explosion at US base in Okinawa The blast occurred while the soldiers, who specialise in handling explosives, were working at the storage facility for unexploded.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 6 days ago

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on On the shores of Normandy, where Allied forces landed 81 years ago, a small group of World War II veterans gathered to remember.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Trump Doubles Down On WW2 Victory Claim, Says US 'Won The War' And Only Helped Allies When Needed Donald Trump stirred fresh controversy by insisting the United States was solely responsible for winning World War II. In a speech, he stated, “WE were the ones that won the war,” minimizing Allied.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:43Published 3 weeks ago

‘NUKE GAZA’: U.S. Congressman’s SHOCKING Call for Hiroshima-Style Strike STUNS Global Muslim World Gaza, already devastated by the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, now faces nuclear threats after Florida Congressman Randy Fine shockingly called for a Hiroshima-style strike during a Fox.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:03Published 3 weeks ago

‘IDIOTS! They are showing their true colours’ – Putin slams Ukrainians attacking WWII Memorials Russian President Vladimir Putin slammed Ukrainian nationalists as "idiots" for destroying Soviet-era World War II monuments, linking the acts to neo-Nazi ideology. Citing Ukraine's de-communization.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published on May 21, 2025

Trump singles out France over WWII victory celebrations as he addresses US troops stationed in Qatar Trump singles out France over WWII victory celebrations as he addresses US troops stationed in Qatar In his visit, Trump also urged Qatari leadership to use its influence over Iran and help convince.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published on May 15, 2025

Post-war rules-based system is up for negotiation, says Eurogroup president Post-war rules-based system is up for negotiation, says Eurogroup president Irish Finance Minister and Eurogroup President, Paschal Donohoe, believes that the institutions that emerged after World.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published on May 15, 2025

Trump Rips Into Putin, Macron Over Victory Day Celebrations; 'Russia, France Celebrating But We Won' Trump took a swipe at Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron over their Victory Day celebrations, claiming that while Russia and France were celebrating, it was America.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:37Published on May 15, 2025

Putin on Zelensky’s FAILED attempt to scare world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day parade Russian President Vladimir Putin accused Ukraine of launching attacks to intimidate world leaders attending Moscow’s Victory Day. Despite ceasefire calls, Kiev escalated drone strikes and incursions... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published on May 11, 2025

Germans defy ban on soviet-era songs & victory symbols \| Russian folk songs echo in Berlin Germany commemorated the 80th Victory Day with ceremonies honoring the defeat of Nazi Germany in WWII. Despite a ban on Soviet-era songs and symbols due to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia conflict, Russian.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:07Published on May 9, 2025

Putin's Full Speech at Russia's Victory Day: Slams West for Distorting WW2 Truth, New War Strategies In a powerful speech delivered on Victory Day, Russian President Vladimir Putin honored the sacrifices of those who fought in World War II, paying tribute to the fallen heroes who defended Russia. On.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 08:43Published on May 9, 2025

Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis Prague marks VE Day with reenactment of 1945 uprising against Nazis Hundreds gathered in Prague’s Nusle district on Thursday to commemorate VE Day with a large-scale reenactment of the 1945 Prague.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 9, 2025

80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended 80 years on, France’s last WWII veterans warn peace must be defended The commemoration saw a parade of veterans' associations, and music performed by military bands from France, Germany, Canada,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:08Published on May 9, 2025

Starmer and Trump hail trade deal during phone call The prime minister has held a phone call with the US president after agreeing a "historic" trade deal. Speaking from the White House, Donald Trump says there could not be a "more perfect morning to.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:34Published on May 8, 2025

Starmer leads departures from VE Day Service Sir Keir Starmer led the departures from the VE Day service on Thursday. The prime minister was accompanied by his wife Victoria as they left Westminster Abbey following the World War II.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:54Published on May 8, 2025

Former Prime Ministers attend VE Day Thanksgiving Service Several former prime ministers arrived at Westminster Abbey for the VE Day Thanksgiving Service on Thursday. Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and David Cameron were among the former leaders attending the.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:01Published on May 8, 2025

Veterans arrive at Westminster Abbey for VE Day service World War II veterans have arrived at Westminster Abbey for a thanksgiving service to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and.. Credit: ODN Duration: 02:14Published on May 8, 2025

Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary Astana hosts major military parade for WWII 80th anniversary Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev led commemorations marking 80 years since the end of World War II with a major military.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 8, 2025

Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows Antisemitic incidents surge across Europe and the world, ADL report shows Cases of antisemitism have risen dramatically in Germany and elsewhere, as Europe marks the 80th anniversary of the end of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:30Published on May 8, 2025

Xi Jinping Lands In Moscow As Putin ‘Main Guest’ for Victory Day Celebrations \| Russia Victory Day Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow for a pivotal four-day visit, joining President Vladimir Putin as the chief guest for Russia’s grand Victory Day celebrations marking 80 years since.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:54Published on May 7, 2025

EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile EU Parliament marks WWII anniversary with warning that peace remains fragile The European Parliament commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Strasbourg on Wednesday, with.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on May 7, 2025

Landmarks across London lit up for VE Day Landmarks including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace were lit up in red and blue colours on Tuesday night to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:45Published on May 7, 2025

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Unexploded WWII bomb to be moved in military convoy through city and 'disposed of' at sea An unexploded Second World War bomb found at a property in Plymouth will be removed and transported by military convoy through the city for disposal at sea. Sky News - Published on February 23, 2024
Major incident declared after suspected WWII bomb found in garden A suspected bomb dating back to the Second World War has been found in a back garden in Plymouth, forcing residents to evacuate their homes. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024
Thousands told to leave homes for 36 hours after WW2 bomb found in back garden More than 3,000 people are leaving their homes after an unexploded Second World War bomb was found in the back garden of a home in Plymouth. Sky News - Published on February 21, 2024

How UK military tactics in Middle East have parallels with WWII and fight against Islamic State The interventions by the UK's armed forces in the Middle East this week have been compared to protecting Atlantic convoys in the Second World War and airstrikes against Islamic State. Sky News - Published on January 12, 2024
Boy who planned synagogue attack in US ordered to write book report A 13-year-old boy accused of planning an attack on a synagogue has been told by a US court he must write a report on a book about a Second World War diplomat who organised a Jewish rescue operation,.. Sky News - Published on December 20, 2023
Fears for future of Commonwealth Games as Gold Coast pulls out as 2026 host The Commonwealth Games could be cancelled for the first time since the Second World War after Australia's Gold Coast dropped its bid to host the 2026 event. Sky News - Published on December 4, 2023

How can we not urge world to recognise India's borders: US envoy in Arunachal US ambassador Eric Garcetti on Wednesday travelled to Arunachal Pradesh to inaugurate 'The Hump WWII Museum' in Arunachal Pradesh, the second museum in Asia, dedicated to the fallen airmen of the.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 29, 2023
King hands medals to Kenyan veteran thought to be 117-years-old - as Queen feeds baby elephant King Charles presented a number of medals to one of the world's oldest surviving Second World War veterans in Kenya on day two of the royal state visit. Sky News - Published on November 1, 2023
With US planes lost in World War II, Arunachal Pradesh travels back in time A new museum called "The Hump WWII Museum" is being prepared to open in Arunachal Pradesh, India. The museum will house the recovered remnants of US aircraft that were lost in the eastern Himalayas.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023
Shipwrecks survey uncovers location of three Dunkirk boats The wrecks of three boats used in the Dunkirk evacuation in the Second World War have been uncovered for the first time by a detailed survey of 30 shipwrecks off the coast of France. Sky News - Published on October 16, 2023

Sunak and Johnson have overseen largest tax rises since Second World War - think tank Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson have overseen the largest set of tax rises since the Second World War, according to economic analysis. Sky News - Published on September 28, 2023
Bletchley Park WW2 codebreaker who kept 'sharp brain right until the end' dies One of the last surviving women codebreakers who worked at Bletchley Park during the Second World War has died aged 99. Sky News - Published on September 6, 2023
Man set to get over £110,000 in compensation after great-grandfather hanged by Nazis Relatives of six Italian men hanged by German troops during World War Two are set to receive hundreds of thousands of euros in compensation for their families' trauma. Sky News - Published on September 3, 2023	India, Brazil and rest of global south break away from the US-led world order Developing nations are revising the economic rules that the US and its Western partners established since World War II. Countries in the Global South are demanding control of their resources and want.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 8, 2023
King pays tribute to RAF veterans at Dambusters anniversary event The King has paid tribute to Second World War veterans as he commemorated the 80th anniversary of the famous Dambusters raid. Sky News - Published on July 24, 2023	Police station cordoned off after suspected WW2 grenade handed in A police station has been closed and cordoned off after a suspected Second World War hand grenade was handed in at the front desk. Sky News - Published on June 27, 2023
Drag Shows on Military Bases Were Embraced By U.S. Military in WWII, But Are Now Banned The current leaders of U.S. military forces apparently have no tolerance for drag shows on military bases, but that's a huge departure from days past, because drag shows were embraced by the brass.. TMZ.com - Published on June 2, 2023	Funeral of black RAF pilot who fought in Second World War attracts hundreds Hundreds of mourners have gathered to pay their respects at the funeral of one of the longest-surviving black RAF pilots to have fought in the Second World War. Sky News - Published on May 25, 2023
Putin says a 'war has been unleashed' against Russia in stripped-down Victory Day speech Vladimir Putin said a "war has been unleashed" against Russia as he marked the anniversary of victory over Nazi Germany in the Second World War. Sky News - Published on May 9, 2023	Funeral of black WWII veteran who died alone to be held at historic 600-seat RAF church The funeral of one of the last black RAF veterans of the Second World War will take place in a historic 600-seat church in the centre of London after so many people asked to attend it. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2023
Top Gun immortalised fighter jets, but there are better ways to help Ukraine win this war Field Marshal Montgomery famously said in the Second World War that "if we lose the war in the air, we lose the war, and we lose it very quickly". Sky News - Published on February 17, 2023	Second World War bomb unexpectedly explodes in Norfolk A Second World War bomb has unexpectedly exploded in Norfolk. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2023
King and Queen Consort light candles on Holocaust Memorial Day in remembrance of millions of victims The King and Queen Consort have lit candles on Holocaust Memorial Day in remembrance of the six million Jewish people deliberately murdered by the Nazis in German-occupied Europe during World War Two. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2023	The Nazi hunter: Remembering victims of the Holocaust Every year on 27 January, people remember and reflect on the genocide carried out by the Nazis during the Second World War. Sky News - Published on January 20, 2023
Holocaust survivor says Tory MP 'failed in his duty to British public' with vaccine comparison A Holocaust survivor has condemned a Tory MP's "mind-boggling ignorance" after he compared the mass genocide of Jewish people during World War II to the COVID vaccine rollout. Sky News - Published on January 11, 2023

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