President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do. Cities from London to Moscow are holding parades,

As the world celebrates 80 years since the defeat of Nazi Germany, Victory in Europe Day events this year take place under the shadow of the war in Ukraine and shifting global allegiances. While

LONDON — 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 as it celebrates the defeat of ultimate evil.