Tag: world war two

Danube river’s low water levels reveal remains of WWII soldiers and motorcycle

International August 12, 2026 at 15:38

The remains of two German soldiers from the Second World War have been discovered in Budapest's Danube after record-low water levels caused by an...

France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells

International August 4, 2026 at 14:55

France wildfires have uncovered a cache of around 400 historic shells and munitions in the village of Le Porge after a devastating forest fire...

Blitz survivors remember ‘Victory Christmas’

Life December 25, 2025 at 22:00

Eighty years ago, Britain was celebrating its first peacetime Christmas after six long years of war. They called it “Victory Christmas” and for the first...

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ON THIS DAY: Karl Marx publishes ‘Das Kapital’, reshaping political thought (1867)

September 14, 2026 at 14:32

Plans made to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton

International September 14, 2026 at 14:06

Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has announced plans to name...

French extreme candidates steam ahead in 2027 presidential race, poll shows

International September 14, 2026 at 14:03

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen maintained her lead...

Saudi pipeline shutdown puts oil exports to Europe and Asia at risk

International September 14, 2026 at 13:57

Saudi Arabia is relying on stored crude to maintain...

War crimes tribunal to announce verdict in trial of Kosovo ex-president Thaci

International September 14, 2026 at 13:56

A war crimes tribunal will on Wednesday announce a...