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Britons mark VE Day by singing 'We'll meet again'

People around the UK sing Dame Vera Lynn's iconic WW2 song, as a tribute to those who fought, served and died during the war.

09/05/2020

United Kingdom

Queen Elizabeth says streets are 'filled with love' in VE Day speech

Queen Elizabeth marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday with a rare public address to the British public.

08/05/2020

Belgium

Veteran, 98, goes on VE Day walk to save former soldiers' club

George Sutherlands says he has been inspired by the heroics of Captain Tom Moore who has raised millions of pounds for the UK health service amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

08/05/2020

Germany

Why isn't VE Day a public holiday in Germany?

A movement is growing to make May 8 a holiday to mark the end of World War Two.

08/05/2020

World News

VE Day: A locked down Europe commemorates as best it can

Commemorations to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II are muted this year across the Old Continent as most countries remain under lockdown due to the pandemic.

08/05/2020

World News

VE Day marks the end of war in Europe: 'no wonder people went crazy'

May 8, 1945 saw the end of war declared in Europe as Nazi Germany was defeated, bringing jubilant celebrations.

08/05/2020

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Russians create 75 portraits in time for VE Day Anniversary

Images of Russian war heroes are emerging across Nizhny Novgorod.

06/05/2020

Russia

Window closes on annual gesture: the peculiar case of the man with a portrait

The sweet story of an old man who stood at his apartment's window every year for the May 9th Victory Parade with a portrait of his late mother — until he himself passed away this year.

15/05/2018