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Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says

US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.

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Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

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Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

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At least 26 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

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Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade

As Russia puts on a show with no tanks, paring back a parade that has propped-up Moscow's propaganda efforts for decades, it now represents an existential threat for the nation – and returns as the European Union's (EU) yearly conundrum.

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Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

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The man who kept fighting World War II alone in the jungle for 30 years: Here’s the truth behind his mission

War does not always end when history declares it over. In some cases, it lingers in the minds of those still fighting it. Deep in the jungles of the Philippines, one Japanese soldier continued a war that had officially ended decades earlier. His name was Hiroo Onoda, and his story…

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Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

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For the first time since World War II, America owes more than it produces—and a leading fiscal watchdog is sounding the alarm

“We’ve heard plenty of alarm bells in the past few years about our fiscal path,” said Maya MacGuineas of the CRFB, “but this one rings especially loudly.”

Fortune

How Much Do Wars Actually Cost the U.S.? What the Iran Conflict and History Reveal

From early billion-dollar estimates to decades-long debt, modern wars carry costs that extend far beyond the battlefield

Latin Times

Aaron Taylor-Johnson eyes frequent collaborations with Werwulf filmmaker Robert Eggers

Aaron Taylor-Johnson hopes to work on many movies with Robert Eggers as he prepares to collaborate with the filmmaker again on Werwulf.

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Russia holds Victory Day parade without tanks and missiles for first time since Ukraine war

The event usually showcases military hardware and armoured vehicles as a display of Russia’s military might

The Independent UK

Trump Snaps At Press Briefing After Being Grilled Over How Long The Iran War Will Last – 'How Many Years was Vietnam?'

Trump defends his Iran strategy during a briefing, referencing wars and military achievements while facing scrutiny over the conflict's timeline

International Business Times UK

12 US scientists have gone missing or died. The mystery has become the talk - and worry - of Washington

The 12 scientists who have died or gone missing all appeared to have ties to nuclear or space programs and, in some cases, classified projects. Rhian Lubin delves into the cases

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The theatre of war: how the Anzac story has been retold through dance for 80 years

The story of the Anzacs has been represented through art from the beginning.

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Kodak Invented This Film for World War II Spy Planes. Then It Became Art.

Aerochrome photography is a beautiful example of a warlike technology being turned toward peaceful ends.

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Did Indiana Jones Inadvertently Cause World War II? Let's Talk This Out

Maybe he pushed Belloq too far?

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40 Monochrome Pics Capturing The Charm Of Childhood Over The Years, As Shared By This Community

Curiosity still leans forward. Joy still bursts out suddenly. Loneliness still lingers in a glance. Across time and place, the language of being young remains universal.

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Switzerland's former ambassador to Iran: here's how to end this war — and why Pakistan isn't enough

The diplomat who once delivered messages between Washington and Tehran says sustainable peace requires a broker both sides can actually trust.

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51 Fascinating, Heartbreaking And Cool Photos That Don’t Let Us Forget The Past (New Pics)

Photography can be considered one of the greatest human inventions. Since the 19th century, we’ve been able to capture and preserve specific moments in time, ensuring they last for generations to come. Here are some examples from the History Cord subreddit, a community with no shortage of historical snapshots.

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The Pentagon calls on Ford to make weapons, and Marjorie Taylor Greene is sounding the alarm: ‘What kind of escalation are they planning’

Trump’s administration is making war preparations the U.S. has not seen since World War II.

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American YouTuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over sex slave statue stunt

Self-proclaimed internet troll Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself making obscene gestures on a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves.

The Times of India

World War II American soldiers buried in Belgium and the Netherlands have families there who still care for them

Across Belgium and the Netherlands, local families continue a decades-long tradition of caring for the graves of American soldiers from WWII. This intergenerational commitment, born from gratitude, sees families tending to headstones and laying flowers, ensuring fallen heroes are never forgotten. The practice has grown so popular that cemeteries have…

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World War II ace pilot Richard Bong’s missing fighter plane “Marge” found deep in Papua New Guinea Jungle after 80 years of mystery

The remnants of a fighter jet, which belonged to one of the greatest fighter pilots of World War II, Richard Bong, are believed to have been found in Papua New Guinea. The plane, called "Marge," disappeared in March 1944 after an engine malfunction while flying over the area that is…

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‘Made to scrub floors while pregnant’: Survivors speak out as Church of England plans apology for forced adoptions

The Church of England is set to issue a formal apology for its role in historical forced adoptions, where thousands of babies were taken from unmarried mothers in the decades following World War II.

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