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How did World War II end – and why do Europe and the US recognise different dates?

This week marks 80 years since Germany unconditionally surrendered to the Allies, bringing the Second World War to an end in Europe. The war killed an estimated 75 million people, including troops and ...
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Germany commemorates 80 years since end of WWII in Berlin

A view of the German Bundestag in the early morning. Friedrich Merz is set to be elected Germany's new chancellor on Tuesday, as his new administration takes office hoping to restore the country's ...
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Germany, Europe mark 80 years since end of World War II

European countries, including Germany, are commemorating the end of World War II on the continent. Europe's deadliest war came to an end 80 years ago. DW has the latest. Ceremonies to mark the 80th ...
Military Times

Europe marks 80th anniversary of World War II’s end

A veteran holds a white rose during a Service of Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on V-E Day in London on Thursday. (Jordan Pettitt/Pool photo via AP) LONDON — Even if the end of World War II in ...
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V-E Day tinged with some dread 80 years after World War II ended in Europe

Even if the end of World War II in Europe spawned one of the most joyous days the continent ever lived, Thursday’s 80th anniversary of V-E Day is haunted as much by the specter of current-day conflict ...
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WWII bombs found in Cologne, Germany prompt evacuations

Tens of thousands were evacuated from a German city Wednesday after the discovery of three unexploded bombs in the city center left over from WWII. The operation in Cologne, located in western Germany ...