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D-day: how world leaders have made commemorations part of their diplomatic playbook

The 2024 celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of D-day are the latest in a long line of commemorations in honour of the allied landings in Normandy, which began on June 6 1944.

The Conversation

D-day 80th anniversary comes at time of conflict and growing carelessness

As grim memory of world war fades, many people are anxious amid rise of nationalist, country-first rhetoric

The Guardian - UK

What does D-Day mean? We answer the questions your kids might ask and reveal 10 important facts to share

What does D-Day mean? We answer questions your kids might ask about the historic event, and reveal some important facts to look at with them.

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D-day’s secret weapon: how wetland science stopped the Normandy landings from getting bogged down

Beneath the roar of gunfire and the chaos of D-day, an unlikely hero played a vital role — wetland science. Often overlooked amid military strategies and troop movements, the study of mud proved critical to the success of the largest amphibious invasion in history.

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Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin Honors Bedford Boys On D-Day

Governor Youngkin pays tribute to the Bedford boys' bravery on D-Day, emphasizing American values of courage and sacrifice.

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Why Nigel Farage spent his first campaign speech complaining that young people don’t know about D-day

Nigel Farage is back. The newly appointed leader of the Reform UK party has just announced his intention to run to be the MP for the Essex seaside town of Clacton – the only constituency to have ever elected an MP from Farage’s former party UKIP in a general election.

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‘People were ready to move on’: D-day left little mark on key port of Southampton

‘Disparate’ 80th anniversary efforts reflect those around UK, where only in recent times have calls for memorials increased

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Idris Elba helps uncover the WWII soldiers of color who never got their due, something personal

More than 8 million people of color served with the Allies but little is known of their sacrifices

The Independent UK

Politicians could learn from Rob Burrow’s honesty and dignity

Brief letters: Motor neurone disease | Remembering war casualties | A teenager talking sense | Music for animals | Underpoured pints

The Guardian - UK

An arresting picture of a child in Rafah that should end the supply of arms to Israel

Letters: This is no ‘tragic mishap’ | Votes and phones for teenagers | D-day and Dunkirk’s domination | On the hunt for Private Eye | One-word slogans

The Guardian - UK

The Wrens, unsung British heroines of the D-Day landings in Normandy

When the largest-ever combined airborne and amphibious military operation took place on the coast of Normandy 80 years ago, men were not solely to commend for its meticulous preparation. The success of D-Day can also be attributed to a unique branch of the British Royal Navy comprised of women known…

France 24

How to watch D-Day: The Unheard Tapes online from anywhere

June 6, 1944 remains the most pivotal day in modern history for many people. Read our guide here for how to watch D-Day: The Unheard Tapes online for free and from anywhere

TechRadar

What the last veterans can teach us all as D-Day fades from memory

Nearly 80 years since the Allied invasion, the testimony of Charles Shay, a 99-year-old former US army medic, reminds us of the significance of that day

The Guardian - UK

Grant Shapps orders review into plane shortage before 80th D-day anniversary

Defence secretary says RAF’s fleet stretched owing to conflicts in Ukraine and Middle East, but expects aircrafts will be found

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Antiques Roadshow 2025 next episode, location, and everything we know

Antiques Roadshow 2025 continues on Sundays...

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UK armed forces chief urges US to ‘stay strong’ and resist isolationism

‘Sticking together’ is vital as world becomes more dangerous, says Adm Sir Tony Radakin on Washington visit

The Hindu

From bangles to bottles: the changing face of Firozabad’s glass industry

In Firozabad, glass bangle industry struggles as glassware production rises, impacting traditional artisans and local economy.

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Masters of the Air episode 8 review: "Still shaky in parts, but an appreciated return to form"

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‘Who is going to distribute it?’: the key flaw in US’s plan to build aid port in Gaza

‘You need drivers, trucks and a distribution system that doesn’t exist,’ says president of Refugees International aid advocacy group

The Times of India

Why Gujarat's Jamnagar was chosen for Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's pre-wedding celebrations

India's richest person, Mukesh Ambani and his wife Nita Ambani's youngest son Anant Ambani is all set to get hitched to Radhika Merchant on July 12, 2024. And ahead of their wedding, Anant and Radhika's grand pre-wedding celebrations will be held in Jamnagar, Gujarat from March 1 to 3. From…

Fortune

Where to travel in 2024: 4 vacation destinations for the new year

From the butterscotch beaches of Normandy to the white sands of a Thai island, these four vacation locales offer scenic beauty with a rich story.

The Conversation

The Great Escaper: Michael Caine's final film is Britain's answer to Saving Private Ryan

The Great Escaper is an engaging exploration of love, loss, memory and trauma. It’s also the final film for its star, Michael Caine, as he has recently announced his retirement. The film tells the real story of Royal Navy veteran, Bernard Jordan, who “escaped” from his care home in June…

The Guardian - UK

Phyllis Latour obituary

Member of the Special Operations Executive in the second world war who was parachuted into France a month before D-day

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D-Day Hero Honored On 100th Birthday

Veteran Jack Mortimer receives guard of honor for his bravery in storming Nazi-occupied beaches

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Israelis And The International Terror Threat

“How disciplined are Israelis when it comes to following Israel’s travel warnings?”

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