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World War II veteran reveals 1-word feeling before D-Day 82 years later
World War II veteran Arthur Rose read a letter written a few days after June 6, 1944, at a Saturday ceremony in Normandy, France, as part of a commemoration of the 82 years since D-Day. mom and dad and kids, About a month before we landed, I had a feeling I might be part of the invasion. I couldn't quite believe, though, that I would.
Suspected World War II ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead
Suspected World War II ordnance explodes in Indonesia, five dead JAKARTA: A suspected shell left over from World War II exploded under a stilt house in an Indonesian fishing village, killing five people and wounding nearly 20, police said on Monday (Jun 1). The blast in Indonesia's restive eastern Papua region startled locals with a thunderous boom on Sunday afternoon, emitting a ball of flames followed by a thick smoke column, according to footage broadcast on Kompas TV.
Number of conflicts between states reaches highest level since World War II
Number of conflicts between states reaches highest level since World War II Sadie Harley Scientific Editor Andrew Zinin Lead Editor The number of conflicts between states continued to increase sharply in 2025 and has now reached the highest level since World War II. At the same time, the Uppsala Conflict Data Program (UCDP) at Uppsala University registered a record total number of armed conflicts. In 2025, the number of interstate conflicts doubled for the second year in a row, from two in...
‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II
‘Red meat is a dream’: Iran inflation hits highest level since World War II The war with the US is not the only factor driving prices skywards. Tehran, Iran – In the popular Bastan market in the west of the Iranian capital, where the inviting smell of fresh bread and fruit mingle with the sight of colourful fabrics and clothing, the scene no longer holds its usual joy. Passersby wander among the vendors’ stalls, carefully turning goods over only to return them to their places.
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup
Iran footballers describe how war with US-Israel affects their World Cup Iran national players Saeid Ezatolahi and Mohammad Ghorbani talk about how the war is overshadowing a World Cup dream. Iran is heading to the World Cup while the country is at war with a host nation, a situation that is unique in the tournament’s history. The United States-Israel war on Iran began on February 28, and there has been an uneasy ceasefire in place since April 8, but the uncertainty – and occasional flare-up...
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup
US visa rejections, war on Iran keep fans away from World Cup High visa application fees, equally high rejection rates, an unwelcoming America, and the war combine to deter fans. When Iran qualified for the FIFA World Cup last March, the men’s national team didn’t expect their participation to hinge on visas being granted by hosts, the United States, only at the last moment – if at all. Nor did Iranian fans eager to support Team Melli expect to be banned from entry by the US.
How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran?
How have countries around the world responded to the US-Israel war on Iran? The war, which has entered its 100th day, has upended global financial and energy markets, drawing concerns from world leaders. Sunday marks 100 days since the United States and Israel launched war on Iran – a conflict that has triggered a global energy crisis and darkened the global economic outlook.
Last surviving 'Rosie the Riveters' honored by WWII Museum on D-Day Anniversary: 'We can do it'
As America marks the 82nd anniversary of D-Day on Saturday, a group of women whose wartime labor helped sustain the Allied war effort gathered in New Orleans to remember a generation that is rapidly disappearing. More than 30 surviving "Rosie the Riveters" gathered at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans, where they were honored for helping power the wartime industrial effort that supported Allied forces during World War II."Every day, memories of World War II — its sights and sounds, its...
WWII internment of travellers: French survivors fight for recognition
WWII internment of travellers: French survivors fight for recognition Europe Issued on: Modified: 05:51 min From the show Reading time 1 min Throughout World War II, discriminatory policies saw thousands of Romani, Sinti, Manush, Yenish and travellers displaced across France, imprisoned in vast internment camps and sent to extermination camps in Eastern Europe. Eighty years ago, the last travellers were freed from French internment camps. Our reporters Antonia Kerrigan and Valentine Erba...
Russia and Ukraine begin short ceasefire
President Trump says a short truce between Russia and Ukraine was agreed at his request. They've also each pledged to release 1,000 prisoners-of-war. The deal coincides with Russia's commemorations marking the defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War.