On this dai in 1940: German forces march into Paris
On the morning of 14 June 1940, the sounds of German-accented voices echoed through the streets of Paris as loudspeakers ...
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Russia could reinvade Ukraine without US security guarantees, Starmer warns
UK prime minister faces major diplomatic effort to get president on board after he said no plans for US ‘backstop’ ...
On this day in 1979: Vietnam invaded by China
The 1979 Chinese Invasion of Vietnam: A Brief But Bloody Border War In February 1979, China launched a massive invasion ...
On this day in 1979: The Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan
The Soviet-Afghan War (1979-1989) marked a pivotal moment in Cold War history when the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan on December ...
Ukraine forces continuing to advance into Russian territory, says Zelenskiy
Kyiv says it has also launched a major drone attack on four Russian airbases and shot down an enemy jet ...
The last heroes of Normandy return to France 80 years after D-Day invasion
The sun was yet to rise over the beaches of Normandy when, on June 6, 1944 -- 80 years ago ...
On this day in 1944: Normandy Invasion begun
On this day, June 6, 1944, the Normandy Invasion, commonly known as D-Day, marked a pivotal turning point in World ...
Ukraine war briefing
Poland announced on Monday it would restrict Russian diplomats’ movements on its soil, prompting Moscow to pledge retaliatory measures. The ...
Russian attacks on Ukraine power grid touch Kyiv with blackouts ahead of peak demand
Sustained Russian attacks on Ukraine’s power grid in recent weeks have forced leaders of the war-ravaged country to institute nationwide ...
Rishi Sunak promises UK’s largest-ever military support package for Ukraine
Rishi Sunak has promised the UK’s largest-ever military support package for Ukraine as he warned that Vladimir Putin would “not ...