With staggering death tolls and mass devastation, these conflicts serve as a remainder of how far humanity has gone in pursuit of power and wealth.

'From World War 2 to Napoleonic Wars': 7 of history’s bloodiest conflicts that claimed millions of lives

For the first time since World War 2, Japan's military forces might step foot on Philippine soil. Signalling Japan’s intention to build a robust defence framework amid rising tensions in the region.

Japanese troops to be in Philippines soon? | Gravitas

Biowarfare in WWII? Chinese scientists say Japan injected prisoners with pathogens

Watch: WW2 era US bomb explodes at Japan airport, creates huge crater on taxiway

Poland on Sunday marked 85 years since the outbreak of World War II during an annual commemoration ceremony held at dawn to remember Nazi Germany’s first attacks that triggered the deadly conflict.

Poland marks 85 years since World War II outbreak

Poland marks 85th anniversary of World War II

#Gravitas 102-year-old Manette Baillie made history by becoming Britain's oldest skydiver. The World War 2 veteran and a former member of the women's royal naval service jumped above the skies in Suffolk, England.

World War 2 veteran breaks British record for skydiving

World War II bomb discovered in Northern Ireland; police evacuate 400 homes

In Northern Ireland, a World War II bomb was discovered, and police evacuated up to 400 homes.

Einstein’s letter warning FDR about threat of Nazi nuclear bomb may sell for $4 million

The Prime Minister has stated that the controversy surrounding his early departure from yesterday's D-Day celebrations must remain non-political. After some thought, Rishi Sunak stated, "I apologize; that was a mistake." "It's crucial, though, that we avoid politicizing this considering the magnitude of the sacrifice made. It is only fitting that we pay tribute to the soldiers who given so much."

UK: PM Rishi Sunak's troubles mount as public storm over D-Day mistake

UK: PM Rishi Sunak's big D-Day 'mistake' irredeemable?

On June 6, 1944, 80 years to the day, Allied forces landed on the beaches of German-occupied France. World leaders including US President Joe Biden and British monarch King Charles III commemorated D-Day's 80th anniversary and expressed a 'profound sense of gratitude' to veterans. Britain paid tribute on Wednesday to those who took part in D-Day, promising to "always remember" the sacrifices made by the Allied soldiers who invaded France by sea and air to drive out the forces of Nazi Germany.

D-day 80th anniversary: Biden's big message on D-Day commemoration

Crowds cheered as US veterans arrived at French airports ahead of ceremonies marking the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Watch in!

US veterans get heroes' welcome in France ahead of D-Day anniversary

More than 1,000 slave labourers may have died in Nazi camps on Alderney, review finds

US Senator Lindsey Graham suggests Israel should nuke Gaza

Russia commemorates its 79th “Victory Day” military parade celebrating its win over Nazi Germany in WWII. This parade comes days after the Putin took oath as President for the fifth time as the war with Ukraine rumbles on into a third year. WION's Shivan Chanana discusses Russia's strong posturing against the west with sputnik political analyst Dmitry Babich, joining from Moscow. Due to security measures, and internet jammers owing to the parade, Mr. Babich could only join via the phone line.

Russia celebrates WWII Victory Day as it prepares for nuclear drills in response to West

Russia's Putin rakes up nukes again while celebrating Moscow's World War II win

Following Germany's surrender, World War II in Europe officially ended at midnight on May 8, 1945.

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Wreckage of submarine that sank in WWII battle found after 83 years

Spike Lee feels Nolan's Oppenheimer should have shown nuclear bomb's impact on Japan

Singapore detonates 100kg World War II-era bomb after thousands evacuated

In a shocking revelation, a letter found in the Vatican archive suggests that Pope Pius XII knew about the Holocaust in detail as early as 1942 and this letter conflicts with the official position of the church at the time of the second world war. Keep watching to know more...

Did the Vatican hide the holocaust from the world for three years?

France: Excavation for remains of German WW2 soldiers fails to yield anything

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