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Hōfuku Maru found after 80 years: The WWII hellship where more than 1,000 POWs died in minutes

On September 21, 1944, a Japanese cargo ship called the Hōfuku Maru was sailing off the coast of the Philippines as part of a military convoy when American warplanes spotted it from above. What the pilots did not know could not have known was that the ship's dark, stifling holds…

The Times of India

Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance

Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.

France 24

50 years later, Church of England apologises for separating unmarried mothers and children post WWII

The Church of England has issued a profound apology for its role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried mothers post-WWII. Archbishop Sarah Mullally expressed deep shame for the pain and stigma inflicted through "mother and baby homes.

The Times of India

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Computer History Museum recalls ‘astonishing’ retro haul recovered from abandoned German warehouse — over 2,000 artifacts spanning the 1930s to 1980s required seven tractor-trailers after a WWII bomb scare

The Computer History Museum recalls one of its biggest ever retro treasure troves. This ‘astonishing’ haul was rescued from an abandoned warehouse in the town of Castrop-Rauxel, Germany.

Tom’s Hardware

Bomb disposal film screening postponed after real WWII bomb found

Unexploded bomb was found by workmen at a development site in Radford, Coventry

The Independent UK

What to Expect From "Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra": Gameplay, Story, and Release Details

"Marvel 1943 Rise of Hydra" follows Captain America and Black Panther in a WWII story-driven adventure with Hydra threats, cinematic gameplay, and UE5 visuals.

Player One

Suspected WWII Bomb Explodes In Indonesia's Papua Region, Killing Five And Destroying Stilt Homes

A suspected World War II shell explosion beneath a stilt house in Indonesia's Papua region has killed five people, injured nearly 20, and destroyed homes.

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Film show: French WWII epic 'De Gaulle: Resistance' hits screens

Ben Croll takes us through four films from the Cannes Film Festival which are being released in cinemas this week. One of France's biggest film events of the year is Antonin Baudry's "De Gaulle: Resistance", the first of a two-part WWII epic centred on French general Charles de Gaulle, from…

France 24

FBI Chief Kash Patel Sparks Fury After Leaked Records Reveal Secret 'VIP Snorkel' At Sacred WWII Grave

Leaked records reveal FBI Director Kash Patel joined a private snorkelling visit at Pearl Harbour's USS Arizona Memorial. The undisclosed trip has triggered criticism over access and transparency.

International Business Times UK

A $20B battleship the U.S. abandoned after WWII is back in Trump's $1.5T defense budget. Experts say modern missiles will easily destroy it

President Trump's record defense budget includes a new class of battleships not seen since WWII.

Fortune

Watch the moment WWII bomb explodes after mass evacuation

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The Independent UK

Kyiv shuns Moscow's 'Victory Day truce' asking for long-term ceasefire

After the Easter truce, Moscow is now proposing a Victory Day parade ceasefire as the Kremlin is concerned over Ukraine’s long-range striking capabilities. Moscow has already scaled down the parade, where for the first time in years, Russian armoured columns will not be rolling on the Red Square.

Euronews

Suspected WWII device discovered in Plymouth as homes and schools evacuated

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The Independent UK

King Charles US Visit Takes Light Turn as WWII-Era HMS Trump Bell Gift Draws Laughs at State Dinner

King Charles III's state visit to the US featured a humorous moment when he gifted a ceremonial bell from HMS Trump at a White House dinner, highlighting shared naval history.

International Business Times UK

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We Have Ducati Because The Allies Flattened The Hell Out of Its Ammunition Factory in WWII

Ducati is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year, but the company only started making motorcycles because Allied bombers destroyed its factory.

International Business Times UK

Pentagon Urges Ford Motor Company to Build Weapons as Fears Grow Over Return to Wartime Detroit

US defense officials engage Ford and GM in talks to convert factories for military supplies, echoing WWII efforts. This impacts the auto industry amid global conflicts and national security concerns.

Fortune

Top economist Mark Zandi says the indicator that has called every recession since WWII just signaled we're already in one

The Vicious Cycle Index is a recession indicator that takes labor force participation changes into consideration. The top economist at Moody’s Analytics said it’s flashing red.

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20 Mysterious Objects With Origins More Dazzling Than Their Appearance

From 2,000-year-old Roman toys to secret WWII silk maps, discover 20 curious objects with dazzling origins that will make you rethink everyday items.

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ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss, Among 80+ Reported Violations

Reports allege that ICE has committed over 80 human rights violations at Fort Bliss, Texas, including physical and sexual abuse, denial of basic needs, and restricted legal access, prompting calls from activists to close the facility.

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11 Sci-Fi Comics That Predicted Today’s Technology With Scary Accuracy

A lot of the technology that we take for granted as mass consumers made their debut in sci-fi comics decades ago. The 3-D printer, AirTag, smart devices, video calls, A.I. virtual assistants, and more made their inspirational debuts in sci-fi comics a long time ago. The story idea for the…

Euronews

Did Tusk say that Poland will pay for Germany's World War II crimes?

Viral claims online have misrepresented Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's remark that Warsaw would pay for the Polish victims of WWII, and not Germany, amidst an ongoing reparations debate with Berlin.

Radio France Internationale

How Germany's Nuremberg trial for Nazi crimes transformed international law

Eighty years ago, on 20 November, 1945, the historic trials of many leaders of the Nazi Third Reich began in Nuremberg, Germany, just months after the end of WWII. The exceptional procedure laid the foundations of a new international legal model to prosecute crimes against humanity.

Tom’s Hardware

WWII Enigma machine sells for over half a million dollars at auction — one of the rare four-rotor 'M4' models

A WWII Enigma encryption machine with four rotors was sold at auction earlier this week, achieving double its estimated price.

Radio France Internationale

Macron honours Alsace and Moselle men forced into German army during WWII

French President Emmanuel Macron, marking the anniversary of the 1918 Armistice, paid tribute to men from Moselle and Alsace who were forcibly conscripted into the German army during the Second World War.

The Independent UK

The hero nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives in WWII — and the race against time to finally recognize their bravery

Held as prisoners of war, some women endured starvation rations and disease but continued to work until their liberation three years later

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