News

World War II ended in Europe 80 years ago. Celebrating V-E Day is now tinged with some dread
Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...
The New York Times8mon
Westminster Abbey’s Brontë Plaque Had a Typo for 85 Years. It’s Fixed Now.
The Westminster Abbey plaque itself is made from Huddlestone ... the Middle East and Europe. Shakespeare’s Bad Marriage: New research undermines the traditional view that Shakespeare was ...
The beautiful European island that ‘disappears’ underwater twice a day
A magical European island that’s one of the continent's most unforgettable sights is straight out of a fairy tale. Mont Saint ...
Military Times22d
Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end
Steinmeier’s comments underscore that former European enemies may thrive ... In London, a service was held at Westminster Abbey, where the royal family took time to chat with the veterans ...
The Independent21d
Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day
Europe’s major nations ... were processed through the abbey. The familiar wartime song The White Cliffs Of Dover was sung by Zizi Strallen and the tune We’ll Meet Again, made famous by ...
The Independent21d
‘Very important’ for young to thank veterans – Churchill’s great-great-grandson
Alexander Churchill, 10, will take part in a thanksgiving service marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day (VE Day) at Westminster Abbey on Thursday. He will light a candle of peace ...
London Evening Standard22d
Archbishop calls for peace in Europe as King leads nation marking VE Day
Europe’s major nations ... wait to hand out white roses during a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey in London on the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Aaron Chown/PA) PA Wire Second World ...