Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War. It was so named to "reflect the fact ...

What became known as Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe, prior to the end of the entire war, with Japan's surrender nearly four months later, on Sept. 2, 1945.

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...

Yet Victory in Europe Day in 2025 also comes with a solemn acknowledgement of the passing of what’s become widely known as the “Greatest Generation,” as well as a sense of unease around the ...

As we mark Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their lives to defend democracy, I can’t help but reflect on how fragile ...

Never did I imagine, less than a year ago, that so much so dear to so many could unravel so fast; nor that the 80th anniversary on Thursday of V-E Day, or Victory in Europe, would come with so ...

Britain's King Charles and other senior royals joined veterans and crowds to watch a grand military parade and flypast at the start of four days of commemorations marking the 80th anniversary of ...

The thanksgiving service at Westminster Abbey began with a two-minute silence, which was also observed across the country, to remember Nazi Germany's unconditional surrender, which took effect on May ...