2+ hour, 33+ min ago  (571+ words) Russia rained missiles on several Ukrainian cities on Tuesday, as Moscow gears up to mark its patriotic May 9 parade on Red Square, marking victory over Nazi Germany in World War II. Moscow had never said it would abide by Kyiv's call…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago  (400+ words) A Bible that saved the life of a First World War British soldier by deflecting a bullet targeted at his chest could fetch thousands at auction after emerging 108 years later. Private John William Webb was carrying the Bible in his…...

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (394+ words) A former North East soldier who survived a double childhood tragedy has celebrated his 100th birthday with a surprise salute from his old regiment. Ronald Clayton, who was born on April 23, 1926, was joined by members of the Royal Artillery and representatives…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (53+ words) Yahoo News UK Video provided by French police shows the controlled detonation of a large bomb dating from the Second World War in Colombes. After attempts to remove the bomb's detonator failed at midday, authorities buried it and later destroyed…...

3+ week, 14+ hour ago  (544+ words) A BIOGRAPHY revealing the experiences of a Warrington veteran who guarded infamous Nazis Rudolf Hess and Albert Speer at a Berlin prison during the war has been released. Latchford lad, Derek Vernon, 89, has given the writer of the newly released…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (382+ words) A rare opportunity to fly in one of the world's most iconic aircraft is coming to Southend later this year. Southend Airport has announced it will be hosting an historic "spitfire experience" as part of a limited two-day event. Run…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (528+ words) A Second World War veteran from Teesside celebrated his 100th birthday surrounded by family, friends and local dignitaries at a special party held in his honour. Dennis Smith, who lives at Astune Rise care home in normanby>Eston, marked the milestone…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (361+ words) A 103rd birthday has been marked with a special tribute to both a life well-lived and a legacy not forgotten. Second World War veteran Harold, who took part in the D-Day landings, celebrated the milestone in Cyprus, surrounded by friends and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (1023+ words) In a hall at Brussels' Train World museum, two elderly men stood side by side " one a Holocaust survivor, the other the son of a Nazi collaborator. The event earlier this week was part of an exhibition exploring the role…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (418+ words) The USS Massachusetts officially joined the US Navy fleet on Saturday following its commissioning ceremony, becoming the first submarine named after the Bay State. This newest Virginia-class fast attack submarine, capable of diving to depths greater than 800 feet (240 metres), was…...