There were seagulls loitering by the tin chimney at the Vatican as it billowed white smoke heralding the election of Pope Leo XIV the first all-American pope, evocative of land ahoy that seagulls used ...

General Dwight Eisenhower wrote a cable informing his superiors, “the mission of this Allied Force was fulfilled at 0241, May ...

Parades and memorials across Europe marking 80 years since Nazi Germany's surrender at the end of World War II.

Follow minute by minute details of Britain's VE Day celebrations on May 8, 1945 as the nation celebrated victory over Nazi ...

KING Charles evoked the VE Day spirit with a stirring speech that echoed the words of his grandfather exactly 80 years ago.

When Churchill finally took up residence at 10 Downing Street in London, World War II had already been raging for eight ...

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, look back at our unique blog to relive the key events and images from ...

VE Day is being held today (May 8) and there's memorials, concerts, parties and extended pub hours to mark the occasion ...

VE day marks 80 years since Germany officially surrendered to the Allied powers, marking the end of the Second World War in Europe ...

Pauline Alexander, who served with the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) from 1942 to 1946, has reflected on her loss and the ...

The declaration of victory over Hitler brought rare and unrestrained joy for Britons. But as Europe once more searches for ...