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Japan: A Teen’s POV on a WWII Kamikaze Story
For 15-year-old Shurina, being cast as a kamikaze pilot sets her on a journey through Japan’s wartime history.
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Floating lanterns for peace on 80th anniversary of Hiroshima bombing
Hundreds gathered near the Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima to mark 80 years since the US dropped an atomic bomb.
Published On 6 Aug 2025
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing
Hiroshima’s mayor, Kazumi Matsui, warns of the dangers of rising global militarism.
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Genocide or tragedy? Ukraine, Poland at odds over Volyn massacre of 1943
More than 80 years ago, the Ukrainian Insurgent Army stormed villages, slaughtering tens of thousands of ethnic Poles.
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France honours veterans on 81st anniversary of D-Day
Thousands gathered in Normandy for the 81st D-Day anniversary, honouring the WWII invasion.
Published On 6 Jun 2025
Argentina’s top court finds Nazi files ‘of global significance’ in basement
Nazi propaganda materials dating back to 1941 were discovered in the basement of Argentina’s Supreme Court.
Moscow and Kyiv trade accusations as Russia holds Victory Day spectacle
Putin welcomes allies at parade planned to push patriotism and project strength as fighting against Ukraine persists.
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‘No safety guarantee’: Could Ukrainian drones target Putin’s Victory Day?
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine cannot guarantee the safety of world leaders flying to Moscow.
Russia reports Ukrainian drone attack on Moscow ahead of May 9 events
The attack comes as Moscow prepares to welcome foreign leaders from China and Brazil, among others.
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Searching for Africa’s lost World War soldiers, a name and grave at a time
Historians dig into the past to uncover graves and commemorate the Africans who died fighting for Britain.
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Berlin Conference: How Europe carved up Africa 140 years ago
This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.
