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Photos of wartime Europe still shape views of conflict – here's how we're trying to right the record

A war in Europe instantly creates parallels with the world wars for people in the UK and other European countries. This connection represents what most people know and are taught about conflict on the continent. The media coverage and response to the war in Ukraine have also invoked familiar images…

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What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

Why Emmanuel Macron's peace efforts with Vladimir Putin are probably pointless

On Victory Day — the May 9 commemoration of the former Soviet Union’s defeat of Nazi Germany in the Second World War — Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to officially declare war on Ukraine.

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What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

Polish Nobel author says Russia threat to 'free world'

A Polish Nobel Prize-winning author says that Russia presents a threat to the “free world” and its attack on neighboring Ukraine had echoes of the Second World War

The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

Photo expo begins at Russian House

Commemorating the 77th anniversary of Soviet victory in Second World War

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Artefacts damaged during World War II are the subjects of this Chennai photo exhibition

A photo exhibition in Chennai’s Russian House captures the restoration process of priceless artefacts damaged during the Second World War

The Hindu

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

Ukraine Invasion: How history can empower people to make sense of Russia's war

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has triggered, in the words of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, “the greatest threat to European stability since the Second World War.”

The Conversation

Putin’s Victory Day speech gives few hints about his plans for the war, but shows he’s stuck for fresh ideas

The annual parade for victory in the Second World War in Red Square marks an ominous milestone for Putin’s Russia, and the wider world.

Evening Standard

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

Vladimir Putin branded 21st century Nazi as Ukraine slams Russian atrocities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky described Russia's invasion of Ukraine as 'a bloody reconstruction of Nazism' during a video address commemorating the Second World War

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Ukraine will prevail as Europe did in 1945, Scholz to say in VE Day speech

German chancellor will draw parallel with second world war defeat of Nazi dictatorship in TV address

Daily Mirror

HMS Sheffield survivor 'proud' of his service to the country during Falklands War

David Atkinson survived when HMS Sheffield became the first British warship lost in combat since the Second World War. On Sunday David and his shipmates went to a memorial service at Sheffield Cathedral

The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

Daily Record

Bomb squad carry out 'controlled explosion' after discovery of historic World War 2 grenade at allotments

An Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal team staged a controlled explosion after the discovery of a 'Mills' style Second World War hand grenade near allotments in Doune, Perthshire.

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The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

Daily Mirror

Inside abandoned home of WW2 surgeon with bottles of sedatives and empty hospital beds

A photographer has given a glimpse inside the abandoned home of a Second World War surgeon, with its bottles of sedatives, hospital beds and medical examination rooms.

The Independent UK

American soldiers replace birthday cake stolen from Italian teenager during Second World War

‘Tomorrow, I will eat that dessert with all my family, remembering this wonderful day that I will never forget,’ says Meri Mion, 90

Evening Standard

WWII veteran’s victory over passport chaos to attend liberation event

A 97-year-old Second World War hero caught up in the passport crisis will travel to Holland next week for commemorations of its liberation from the Nazis thanks to the Evening Standard.

Evening Standard

New stamps pay tribute to women’s efforts during Second World War - who is featured and how can you buy them?

A new set of stamps is being issued in tribute to women’s vital contributions during the Second World War.

The Independent UK

What is Nato and why was it formed?

Military alliance created in aftermath of Second World War in hope of bringing an end to bloody conflict between nations

The Independent UK

New stamps pay tribute to women’s contribution during Second World War

The main set of 10 stamps illustrate the huge range of work women undertook during the war years

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