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Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel document

A recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document's history. Originating over 2,500 years ago in ancient Persia as a safe passage letter, passports evolved through medieval Europe and were standardized after World War I. Today's e-passports, with biometric data,…

The Economic Times

France inducts Resistance fighter, soldier, historian Marc Bloch into its Panthéon of greats

Eighty-two years after he was executed by Nazis, Resistance fighter and historian Marc Bloch will be inducted into the Panthéon on Tuesday to repose alongside such luminaries as Voltaire and Jean-Jacques Rousseau. A professor in medieval history, Bloch fought for France in World War I and joined the Resistance in…

France 24

Iran-US sign 14-point deal at Versailles: In 1919, the same place hosted a treaty after World War I that created conditions for World War II

Iran-US Deal: US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed a 14-point Memorandum of Understanding at France's Palace of Versailles, aiming to end hostilities and setting a 60-day negotiation timeline. The agreement includes commitments on military operations, the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and sanctions relief, marking…

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Longer than World War I: 10 ways Russia-Ukraine conflict has changed the world for decades to come — for better or worse

The Russia-Ukraine war, now longer than WWI, is fundamentally reshaping global order. It has triggered NATO expansion, a European arms race, and elevated drone warfare. Russia faces deep dependency on China, while North Korea and Iran profit as key arms suppliers. Beijing learns from Moscow's failures, and India navigates US…

The Times of India

1,569 days and counting: Russia-Ukraine war now longer than World War I

The Russia-Ukraine war has surpassed World War I in duration, now exceeding 1,569 days. What began as a swift Russian operation has become Europe's longest and bloodiest conflict since WWII, defying early predictions. Despite diplomatic efforts and Western support for Ukraine, a durable peace remains elusive, with no clear end…

The Times of India

WWI soldier's postcard from home helps unite his family after a century

A postcard found on a World War I soldier led to his identification and a family reunion more than a century later

The Independent UK

Man Utd Finalize 2026 Preseason Schedule With Glamor Friendly

The 2026 World Cup is having a massive impact on preseason plans.

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On This Day in History, June 7: Mahatma Gandhi train incident, Vatican City's creation, Battle of Midway, Harry Potter's stage debut, Boeing 777's intro and many more events

On This Day in History, June 7, the world witnessed several landmark events that shaped politics, warfare, sports and social change. The date is associated with Mahatma Gandhi's defining train incident in South Africa, the founding of the Basketball Association of America, which later became the NBA, the Battle of…

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On This Day, June 4: Iran's supreme leader elected, women's suffrage bill passed, ATM patent approved, D-Day delayed, first shopping cart introduced, Henry Ford's first car ride and National Hug Your Cat Day

June 4 marks a day of global historical significance. Major events include the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the liberation of Rome in World War II, and the first successful test drive of Henry Ford's automobile. The date also saw the release of Metallica's 'Load' and the granting of the ATM patent.

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The untold World War I story of American women: When thousands travelled to France to become mothers to 300,000 orphaned children

When people think about World War I, they usually picture muddy trenches, artillery barrages and the soldiers who fought across Europe. In schools and colleges, the war is often taught through the lens of battles, military strategies, famous generals and the treaties that reshaped the world. Far less attention is…

The Times of India

Who were the American mothers to France’s orphaned children during the First World War?

During the entire course of World War I, approximately 25,000 American women crossed the Atlantic Ocean to attend to the needs of wounded soldiers and civilian communities in Europe. Women traditionally operated in medical units and helped care for wounded soldiers. Following US entry in the conflict, the newly established…

The Conversation

108-year-old World War I mystery solved: Lost US warship Tampa finally found off UK coast

After 108 years of mystery, the wreckage of the USCGC Tampa has finally been found 50 miles off Cornwall's coast. This discovery resolves one of World War I’s most heartbreaking mysteries. A German torpedo sank the vessel on September 26, 1918, claiming 131 lives and marking the US Coast Guard's…

The Times of India

Pulitzer Prize winners 2026: Experimental war dramas and Trump chaos

Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for "Angel Down", a World War I narrative told in one long, continuous sentence. The prizes for journalism were dominated by coverage of the Trump administration.

Euronews

Experimental war novel wins Pulitzer with unique writing style as Bess Wohl takes drama prize

Pulitzer Prize judges have awarded the fiction prize to Daniel Kraus for ‘Angel Down,’ a World War I narrative told in one long sentence

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Wreckage of a US Coast Guard ship lost during WWI has been found off the coast of England

The wreckage of a U.S. Coast Guard ship lost in a deadly attack more than a century ago, during World War I, was been discovered off the coast of England

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US naval ship sunk during World War I found off UK coast

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Divers find missing wreck of the biggest US Navy loss of World War One more than a century later

The missing vessel sank in just 3 minutes after being hit by a torpedo, leaving all 131 people on board dead

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How the concept of ‘medical freedom’ is reshaping the military’s decades-long stance on the flu vaccine mandate − and endangering troops’ readiness

For the first time in almost 80 years, U.S. service members will no longer be mandated to receive the annual influenza vaccine.

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75 Animal Photos So Iconic They Went Viral All Over The World

When we think of iconic photos, our mind's eye often goes straight to pictures of people, or maybe even buildings. Seldom do our counterparts in the animal kingdom get credit for their contribution to photographs that should go down in the Hall of Fame. We're about to do our bit…

The Independent UK

Descendants of Choctaw code talkers gather in Fort Worth for historical marker unveiling

Nuchi Nashoba has worked for decades to honor the legacy of the Choctaw code talkers, a group of 19 Native American soldiers, including her great-grandfather, who used their language to transmit encrypted messages during World War I

Fortune

Iran’s simplest weapon is now holding the global economy hostage

Sea mines predate World War I, cost less than a used car, and can snap a ship in half. They also might be in the most important waterway on Earth.

Tom’s Guide

I’ve watched all 97 Best Picture winners — these are the 11 best Oscar movies of all time

To celebrate the Oscars 2026, I'm picking out the greatest Best Picture-winning movies from each decade from the 1920s to the 2020s.

International Business Times UK

When Do Clocks Go Forward? Here's When DST Takes Place Where You Live

Explore the history, impact, and global observance of Daylight Saving Time. Learn why we change the clocks and how it affects daily life.

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14 Photos Of Animals With Jobs From Times Gone By

The history of humankind is also the history of our relationships with the natural world. For centuries and millennia, some animal companions have been more than just pets. They were expected to fulfil certain roles alongside their owners. Today, our team is featuring some of the most iconic working animals…

The Conversation

Philadelphia was once a sweet spot for chocolatiers and other candymakers who made iconic treats for Valentine’s Day and other holidays

Many of America’s iconic holiday candies have Philadelphia or Pennsylvania roots – like Peeps on Easter, Reese’s peanut butter cups on Halloween, and a good, old-fashioned Whitman’s Sampler box of chocolates on Valentine’s Day.

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