"People would not believe what it was like. I was only 20, and you were dodging bullets all the time. Everyone was frightened ...

This week marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day - and the United Kingdom is set to celebrate the important milestone in spectacular style. Thursday, May 8 marks Victory in Europe Day, also known as ...

A military parade, featuring members of the United Kingdom’s armed forces, marched from parliament to Buckingham Palace. It was watched by King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince and Princess of ...

It wasn't until the United States used atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945, killing a combined 165,000 people, that the Japanese relented.

2025 marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) on May 8. VE Day celebrates the end of World War II in Europe, which occurred on May 8, 1945, when the Allies accepted Germany's ...

As the United Kingdom wrapped up their commemorations of the the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, the royal family attended a concert at Horse Guards Parade. Joining the royals was Kate Middleton, who ...

In the midst of Russia’s brutal war against Ukraine and a new U.S.-Ukraine trade deal on mineral rights, we mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe. At 12:01 A.M. on May 8 ...

VE Day 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of Germany's surrender in World War II. Is it a national holiday? Here's what President Donald Trump said and his new proclamations. What is known ...

As the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day on May 8, we reflect on the enduring significance of Allied unity, military preparedness, and the preservation of history.

By Olivia Kemp, CNN London (CNN) — Britain is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day this week with four days of commemorations honoring the end of World War II on the ...