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Putin suggests Russia and Ukraine have 'direct' talks next week

Putin suggests Russia and Ukraine have 'direct' talks next week22 minutes agoReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has called for "direct talks" with Ukraine, saying they should "start without...

King Charles’ furious outburst at aide in VE Day parade revealed by lipreader

King Charles was caught in a moment of frustration during the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day at Westminster Abbey.Attending the solemn event with Queen Camilla today (May 8), the King,...

WW2 veterans lean on Nigel Farage to save Britain from 'losing it's values'

World War Two veterans are growing increasingly “worried” about the future of British values, finding support in Nigel Farage as they approach the final years of their lives.Marking the 80th...

The events still to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed3 hours agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on 8...

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed

VE Day at 80: What's to come - and what you might have missed5 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGetty ImagesVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the streets on...

VE Day memories: The mixed emotions of joy and loss among those who survived

On May 8 1945, Peter Marshall, a 20-year old Wireless Operator on Lancaster bombers was on a training sortie. As they headed back to base, he was twiddling the controls of his radio set and came...

BBC Breakfast halted as Sally Nugent and Jon Kay send sweet message to co-star

BBC Breakfast was brought to a halt on Wednesday (May 7) by hosts Jon Kay and Sally Nugent as they sent their co-star a special message live on-air.Jon and Sally were back at the helm of the BBC...

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation

VE Day 80: Poignant thank you to a heroic generation5 hours agoSean CoughlanRoyal correspondentReporting fromBuckingham PalacePA MediaThis VE Day 80 parade was a celebration that paid its respects,...

This VE Day let's remember these epic stories from invisible heroes of WW2

As we celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day this week, let us finally commemorate the thousands of women who picked up the tools laid down after the men went off to war, and got to work building...

Seven things to look out for during VE Day celebrations

Red Arrows, royals and street parties: What to look out for on VE Day at 8027 minutes agoRosemary McCabeBBC JournalistGettyVE Day marked the end of World War Two in Europe. Huge crowds took to the...

King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead the nation in marking VE Day’s 80th anniversary

King Charles and Queen Camilla will lead the nation in "celebrating, commemorating and giving thanks to the wartime generation whose selfless devotion, duty and service should stand as an enduring...

First pictures of new 50p coin being released in UK to celebrate VE Day

The Royal Mint has launched a commermorative coin in honour of Victory in Europe (VE) Day. The new coin marks the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The VE Day 50p coin is designed...

This was the first body-blow to the seemingly invincible German war machine

An iconic Supermarine Spitfire (MK Vb) pictured in 1941 (Image: Getty)That the defeat of Germany and victory in Europe was possible at all in 1945 was not something that hinged solely upon the...

King and Queen attend Easter Sunday church service

King and Queen attend Easter Sunday church serviceJust nowSofia Ferreira SantosBBC NewsKing Charles III and Queen Camilla are attending a church service at St George's Chapel in Windsor Castle as...

POLL: Should VE Day be a bank holiday?

The Government is facing renewed calls to make VE Day a Bank Holiday after announcing pubs could stay open later on its 80th anniversary. The momentous occasion falls on May 8 and marks the official...

VE Day update as pubs allowed to open later to celebrate 80th anniversary

Pubs will be allowed to stay open until 1am on the 80th anniversary of VE Day so Brits can "raise a toast to veterans," according to Government plans for the celebration. The plans to commemorate the...

Victory for veterans! Number 10 forced to back down as heroes win D-Day cash battle

Britain's last remaining veterans have been told D-Day costs will be fully-funded - just hours after the Government refused to cough up cash for their annual pilgrimage to France.Second World War...

Hero WW2 veterans shame Labour into humiliating D-Day cash climbdown

Betrayed Second World War veterans forced the Government into a humiliating public climbdown just hours after being told they would receive no cash to attend D-Day events this year. Charities helping...

VE Day - 80th Anniversary Magazine Specials

Don’t miss these two glossy commemorative magazines, available here A newsflash on the BBC on the evening of 7 May, 1945 brought the glad tidings: the war in Europe is over. The guns went silent...

'Betrayal of Britain’s war heroes' Council sparks fury as it bans VE day parade

A “woke” council was branded “shameful” after rejecting calls for a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day because it is “elitist”. Liberal Democrats denied residents the...