North Korean leader's sister Kim Yo Jong accused Japan of transforming into a 'war state' amid increased military spending, defense drills, and Tomahawk missile tests.
Extreme drought and heatwaves have caused water levels on the Danube River to plummet, revealing dozens of scuttled World War II Nazi battleships near Prahovo, Serbia, while disrupting shipping and power generation.
Blue Mountains City Council requests $15 million in government funding to permanently reopen the historic 134-year-old Lapstone Hill Tunnel, warning its temporary lease expires at the end of the year.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has unveiled plans for a major military operation in the Channel to stop migrant boats, as the party faces separate financial investigations.
President Donald Trump stated that a planned strike on Iran, which he ultimately cancelled, would have been the largest since World War II. He claimed the decision to halt was influenced by appeals from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, and Iran, aiming for a deal on the Strait of Hormuz and nuclear program, a claim Iran denied.
US President Donald Trump announced he canceled a major strike on Iran, stating the decision was made after requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries. This cancellation is contingent on rapidly reaching a deal that includes the immediate opening of the Hormuz Strait and an end to Iran’s nuclear threat.
Remote Fairfax Islands in Australia's Great Barrier Reef, once a World War II and Cold War bombing range, have largely recovered naturally, with wildlife thriving despite lingering unexploded ordnance. Conservation efforts are ongoing, and public access remains restricted.
Hedy Lamarr, an Austrian-born Hollywood actress, transcended her glamorous image to become a World War II inventor. Alongside George Antheil, she patented the 'Secret Communication System' using frequency hopping, a technology foundational to modern GPS, WLAN, and Bluetooth.
Japan is focusing on unmanned combat capabilities to build asymmetric advantages and advance its 'remilitarisation' agenda, planning to invest 1 trillion yen (US$6.2 billion) in uncrewed systems over five years starting in 2023.
Rishi Sharma, an Indian-origin man living in the US, has spent 10 years interviewing over 3,000 WWII combat veterans to preserve their life stories and contributions to history. His project, Remember WWII, is funded by donations and shared on YouTube.
Rishi Sharma, an Indian-origin man living in the US, has dedicated over a decade to interviewing World War II combat veterans. The 28-year-old has interviewed over 3,000 veterans across all fifty states and internationally, aiming to preserve their stories and contributions before they are lost.
Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv early Thursday, killing two people and injuring over a dozen. The attack followed President Zelensky's warning of an impending "massive attack" and his early return from Dublin.
Israel's Cabinet unanimously approved a proposal to designate violence against Armenians by the Ottoman Empire during World War I as genocide, a move reflecting deteriorating ties with Turkey. Turkey condemned the decision as politically motivated, accusing Israel of trying to distract from its actions against Palestinians.
Manifesta 16, a European contemporary art biennial, is transforming 12 disused churches in Germany's Ruhr region into art installations and community spaces. The "This is not a church" program features international artists and explores the history of postwar German church architecture, reflecting social change and democratic ideals.
Rome hosts four-day festivities for Vespa's 80th anniversary, with thousands riding through the city, highlighting its cultural impact and global popularity since 1946.
Japanese Defense Minister Takaichi's speech at the 81st anniversary of the Battle of Okinawa was disrupted by demonstrators chanting 'No to war!' and 'Protect Article 9!', referencing Japan's pacifist constitution clause.
Poland's President Karol Nawrocki revoked Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky's Order of the White Eagle, the country's highest award, due to Zelensky's naming of a Ukrainian army unit after a WWII nationalist insurgent army involved in massacres against Poles. The decision escalates tensions between the two allies.
A collection of tech news highlights including concerns over AI extremism, OpenAI's IPO filing, Pentagon's phone tracking issues, Meta's face recognition code, and labor department DEI directives.
German chemists in 1916, seeking a soap substitute during WWI, developed the first synthetic detergent from petroleum derivatives. This innovation addressed hard water issues, laying the groundwork for a multi-billion dollar global industry.
The Russia-Ukraine war has now lasted over 1,569 days, exceeding the duration of World War I and becoming Europe's longest conflict since WWII. Despite diplomatic efforts and comparisons to WWI's trench warfare, peace remains elusive as neither side appears ready for concessions.
Poland has blocked a €6.6 billion EU weapons fund for Ukraine due to President Zelensky's recent honors for nationalist figures linked to Nazi collaboration and ethnic cleansing during WWII, straining bilateral relations and risking Zelensky's Polish state distinction.
The Ukraine war has surpassed 1,569 days, exceeding the duration of World War I. Analysts compare the conflict's prolonged nature, trench warfare, and technological advancements to WWI, noting its significant impact on European geopolitics.
The article debunks the myth of Mata Hari, revealing her as Margaretha Geertruida Zelle, a Dutch woman who became a famous dancer and courtesan. Despite her legendary status, her espionage work for Germany during WWI was deemed poor, leading to her execution in France.
Poland is angered by Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent honors for Nazi-backed nationalist figures, potentially leading to the revocation of his Order of the White Eagle. The OUN and UPA's wartime atrocities against Poles and Jews have strained relations, despite shared opposition to Russia.
