Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end
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Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end
The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War.
Report by Kennedyl.
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A dramatic scene unfolded in London as a man climbed Big Ben while holding a Palestinian flag, just hours after protestors disrupted a Trump golf course. The incident sparked widespread attention, with onlookers capturing footage of the daring act. The protest comes amid rising tensions over the Israel-Palestine conflict and global demonstrations in support of Palestine. Authorities are investigating the incident, and security concerns have been raised following the high-profile protest.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko have arrived in Volgogradâformerly known as Stalingradâfor a high-profile World War II commemoration. But is this just a symbolic tribute to Soviet history, or something more? The two leaders are expected to address a joint Russian-Belarusian parliamentary forum on wartime legacy, but their private meeting is sparking speculation about deeper military and strategic coordination. With Belarus now formally aligned with nuclear-armed Russia through a 2024 defense pact, and tensions with the West rising, many are questioning the true purpose behind this visit. Watch the full video to explore whatâs really going on.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Victory Day the most important holiday for most former Soviet republics, stressing that the defeat of Nazism is a shared legacy. In his speech, Putin emphasized how this day connects the countries that were once part of the Soviet Union, marking their collective triumph over the Nazi regime. The Russian leader reaffirmed the importance of commemorating the immense sacrifices made during WWII while highlighting the ongoing significance of this historical victory in today's geopolitical landscape.
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