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Japanese PM renews no-conflict pledge on anniversary of Second World War defeat

Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has renewed Japan’s no-war pledge at a sombre ceremony as his country marked the 77th anniversary of its Second World War defeat. In his first address as prime minister since taking office in October, Mr Kishida said ...

15 Aug 2022 at 08:55

Scotland

Veteran who fought in Dunkirk rearguard defence celebrates 104th birthday

The oldest veteran of the Royal Scots regiment, who fought in rearguard defence during the Dunkirk evacuations, is celebrating his 104th birthday. Major John Errington, from Shrewsbury in Shropshire, fought at the battle of Le Paradis in ...

12 Aug 2022 at 10:06

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Flirty great grandmother is served glass of bubbly on her 106th birthday by naked butler and she is taken by his “impressive” hairless chest

When a “flirty” great grandmother was served up a glass of bubbly on her 106th birthday by a naked butler her eyes rested not on his bare buttocks but on his “impressive” hairless chest. Toasting staff at the East Midlands care home ...

10 Aug 2022 at 10:09

Movies

Cillian Murphy debuts as ‘father of atomic bomb’ in Oppenheimer teaser

Cillian Murphy has been pictured for the first time playing J Robert Oppenheimer, the man credited with the creation of the atomic bomb. The Peaky Blinders star, 46, takes on the role for Christopher Nolan’s forthcoming film about ...

28 Jul 2022 at 18:28

World

Videos depicting last six months of Anne Frank’s life to be available in English

The Anne Frank House museum is releasing an English-language version of three videos in which an actress playing the young Jewish diarist describes the last six months of her life, from her arrest to her death in a Nazi ...

03 Aug 2022 at 15:16

Arts & Entertainment

Irish actor debuts as 'father of atomic bomb' Oppenheimer in first teaser

30 Jul 2022 at 19:33

World

102-year-old Second World War veteran from segregated mail unit honoured

A 102-year-old woman is being honoured for her service with an all-female, all-black military unit which got mail to US troops in Europe during the Second World War. Millions of letters and packages sent to ...

26 Jul 2022 at 15:33

Scotland

Fine wine is key to long and happy life, says veteran marking 102nd birthday

Fine wine and good food are the secret to a long life, according to a Second World War pilot who celebrated his 102nd birthday this week. Harry Gamper was born in 1920 and celebrated his milestone on ...

22 Jul 2022 at 13:23

Lincoln City bring back air raid sirens and Dam Busters March

Lincoln City will allow air raid sirens and the Dam Busters March to return on match days after a suspension linked to the war in Ukraine. The Imps announced in March they would stop the use of the ...

30 Jul 2022 at 11:09

Arts & Entertainment

Irish actor debuts as 'father of atomic bomb' Oppenheimer in first teaser

Cillian Murphy has been pictured for the first time playing J Robert Oppenheimer, the man credited with the creation of the atomic bomb. The Peaky Blinders star, 46, takes on the role for ...

29 Jul 2022 at 23:33

World

Second World War veterans mark D-Day anniversary in Normandy

When D-Day veterans set foot on the Normandy beaches and other Second World War sites, they express a mix of joy and sadness. Joy at seeing the gratitude and friendliness of the French ...

06 Jun 2022 at 18:38

World

Second World War veterans honoured on eve of D-Day anniversary

More than 20 British Second World War veterans gathered on Sunday near Pegasus Bridge, one of the first sites liberated by Allied forces from Nazi Germany’s control, as part of ...

05 Jun 2022 at 18:02

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