World War II
World War II Veteran Jake Larson, Social Media Star, Dies at 102
Jake Larson, a World War II veteran and social media star known as “Papa Jake,” has passed away at the age of 102. Larson’s granddaughter, McKaela Larson, announced his death on his social media accounts, saying he “went peacefully and was even cracking jokes till the very end.” Larson gained a loyal following on TikTok, […]
Europe’s Freedom Faces Greatest Threat Since WW2, Says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Europe‘s Freedom is facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War Two, citing complex geopolitics and the need for increased defence spending. In a speech to the armed forces in Paris, Macron said, “We are living in a pivotal moment” and called […]
Outrage Over Trump’s Comparison of Iran Strikes to World War II
US President Donald Trump has sparked outrage in Japan after comparing the recent US strikes on Iran to the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki that ended World War II. “That hit ended the war,” Trump told reporters on Wednesday. “I don’t want to use an example of Hiroshima, I don’t want to use an […]
Massive Evacuation in Cologne for WW2 Bomb Defusal
The German city of Cologne is undertaking a massive evacuation of approximately 20,500 people from a large area in the city centre to enable experts to defuse three unexploded World War Two bombs. The American bombs were discovered on Monday in a shipyard in the Deutz neighbourhood. “If you refuse, we will escort you from […]