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1939–1945 global conflict

UK School Evacuated After Student Brings World War II Grenade To Assembly
Japanese director tells Cannes he had last chance to make Ishiguro’s ‘Pale View of Hills’
When war becomes a meme: Tagore’s warning against hollow nationalism
‘Mrs Dalloway’ at 100: Virginia Woolf’s timeless novel is a work of pandemic fiction
Did Turkey commit genocide in Armenia, killing 10 lakh people? THIS is what Holocaust…

World War II - Latest events

Russia holds Victory Day parade marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

World War II

Donald Trump declares May 8 Victory Day, citing US role in World War II Win

Donald Trump

PM Modi To Skip Victory Day Parade In Moscow On May 9

Moscow

Russia Invites PM Modi To Attend Victory Day Parade On May 9

Russia

Statements

“ In a few years' time, we might not be able to get to hear their stories, and that weighed heavily on me,
Man,
Japanese director tells Cannes he had last chance to make Ishiguro’s…
“ We won two World Wars, but we never took credit for it — Everyone else does!
Donald Trump,
Trump declares May 8 a national holiday. Here’s what to know
“ We don’t celebrate it and I think that’s a great disservice,
Donald Trump,
Donald Trump declares May 8 Victory Day, citing US role in World War…

Latest events

Lufthansa plane flies without a pilot for 10 minutes; captain in lavatory

Spain

Crystal Palace stun Manchester City to win FA Cup for the first time

Manchester City

Mumbai Police Receive Hoax Bomb Threat To Blow Up Airport, Taj Hotel

Mumbai

UK Foreign Secretary Lammy urges India, Pakistan to maintain ceasefire

Pakistan