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How Polish resistance fighters stole Hitler's 'wonder weapon' and smuggled it to Britain in one of WWII's boldest missions

Polish resistance fighters undertook a daring World War II mission. They successfully stole and hid Adolf Hitler's top-secret V2 rocket. The operation, known as Most III, allowed the Allies to study the advanced weapon. Polish scientists dismantled the missile and smuggled its parts to Britain. This intelligence proved invaluable in…

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A war veteran and team found Japan's lost WWII gold submarine after more than 50 years, in 1995, but its 2 tons of gold remains missing

A Japanese submarine, the I-52, sank in 1944 carrying two tons of gold intended for Nazi Germany. Lost for decades, its wreck was finally located in 1995, over 10 miles from its recorded position. While personal artifacts were recovered, the valuable gold remains on the ocean floor, a costly and…

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On This Day in History, June 22: Fast & Furious release, France surrenders, Germany invades Soviet Union, Napoleon abdicates, Galileo recants, Maradona's Hand of God, G.I. Bill signed and other events

On This Day in History, June 22 witnessed Germany's invasion of the Soviet Union, Napoleon's second abdication, Galileo's recantation before the Inquisition and the signing of the G.I. Bill by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The date is also remembered for Diego Maradona's famous "Hand of God" goal, France's surrender to Nazi…

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Ukraine reburies remains of divisive nationalist World War II leader

Ukraine reburied the repatriated remains of a divisive military figure Andrii Melnyk, who was leading the Organisation of Ukrainian Nationalists, an independence group that challenged Soviet rule, including by working with Nazi Germany during World War II.

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Joe Rogan Compares Trump's ICE to Nazi Germany's Secret Police, the Gestapo

Joe Rogan sparks debate by comparing modern ICE tactics to the Nazi Gestapo, following a string of violent immigration raids and fatal shootings in Minnesota.

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Kessler Twins' Suicide at 89 Renews Debate on Their Lives Shaped by Nazi Germany

Alice and Ellen Kessler died by assisted suicide at 89. Their deaths renew debate over how growing up in Nazi Germany shaped their careers and lifelong bond.

International Business Times UK

Comparing ICE to the Gestapo reveals people’s fears for the US – a Holocaust scholar explains why Nazi analogies remain common, yet risky

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz recently sparked controversy by comparing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to Nazi Germany’s notorious secret police, the Gestapo.

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Putin evokes WWII victory to rally Russia behind Ukraine offensive

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday evoked the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany to rally his country round the Ukraine offensive at a grand military parade in Moscow in front of his key allies.

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How Putin uses the USSR's victory in World War II to rally support for him and the war in Ukraine

Hardly any other country marks the end of World War II with the same fanfare and fervor as Russia, for which the victory over Nazi Germany 80 years ago remains a source of immense pride and a defining moment of history

The Independent UK

Putin Gears Up For 'Grandest' Victory Day Amid Ukraine Conflict

Russian President Vladimir Putin will address the "grandest" ever annual Victory Day parade in Moscow on Friday, evoking the Soviet Union's defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II to rally support for his troops fighting in Ukraine.

International Business Times

The world marks the 80th anniversary of V-E Day with parades and memorials. Here's what to know

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces

The Independent UK

Berlin still bears scars 80 years after pivotal battle that sealed the defeat of Nazi Germany

Central Berlin was in ruins after the Red Army completed the Allied victory over the Nazis in an intense fight for the German capital in May 1945

The Independent UK

AP PHOTOS: On Victory Day, veterans recall the Soviet Union's sacrifice in World War II

When she heard the news of Nazi Germany surrendering 80 years ago, Valentina Efremova couldn’t believe the devastating war was over.

The Independent UK

New Zealand sacks diplomat who questioned Trump’s understanding of WWII

Ambassador to the UK recalled after comparing Trump’s bid to end the war in Ukraine to the appeasement of Nazi Germany.

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War, peace and progress: why 2025 will be a standout year of remembrance

From Nazi Germany's surrender to the historic Paris climate accord, 2025 marks a year of pivotal anniversaries that have shaped the world. As France reflects on Simone Veil's groundbreaking fight for abortion rights 50 years ago and mourns a decade since terror struck the heart of Paris, we also commemorate…

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78 years on, Jewish Holocaust rescuers want their story told

Just before Nazi Germany invaded Hungary in March 1944, Jewish youth leaders in the eastern European country jumped into action: They formed an underground network that would save tens of thousands of fellow Jews from the gas chambers

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'We will win', defiant Zelenskiy tells Russia on World War Two anniversary

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Monday that Kyiv would defeat Russia's invasion and not give up a single piece of land, as he marked victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two.

Reuters

Factbox-Russia's May 9 Victory Day celebrations

President Vladimir Putin will lead celebrations on May 9 marking the 77th anniversary of the Soviet Union's victory over Nazi Germany, brandishing Russia's vast firepower while his forces fight in Ukraine.

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Nick Xenophon's legal work for Huawei likened to collaborating with Nazi arms sellers

A former ally of Senate candidate Nick Xenophon invokes Nazi Germany as part of a deepening spat between the pair. Senator Rex Patrick compared Mr Xenophon's legal work for Chinese tech giant Huawei to being on the payroll of German arms manufacturers on the eve of World War II.

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