Europe marks 75 years since end of WWII Europe will mark 75 years since the end of World War II in a sombre mood as the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of elaborate ceremonies even as Berlin declares an exceptional holiday for the first time. World • 08 May 20
Europe marks 75 years since end of WWII Europe will mark 75 years since the end of World War II in a sombre mood as the coronavirus pandemic forces the cancellation of elaborate ceremonies even as Berlin declares an exceptional holiday for the first time. World • 08 May 20
Vatican opens archive on pope's silence during WWII Historians have begun combing the archives of the world's most contentious pope, hoping to glean why Pius XII stayed silent during the Nazi extermination of Jews in the Holocaust. World • 03 Mar 20
Vatican opens archive on pope's silence during WWII Historians have begun combing the archives of the world's most contentious pope, hoping to glean why Pius XII stayed silent during the Nazi extermination of Jews in the Holocaust. World • 03 Mar 20
Dresden bombing continues to cast shadow across Germany German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has urged people to "defend democracy" on the 75th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden in World War II, as the country's emboldened far right rattles the political establishment. News Lens • 13 Feb 20
Dresden bombing continues to cast shadow across Germany German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has urged people to "defend democracy" on the 75th anniversary of the destruction of Dresden in World War II, as the country's emboldened far right rattles the political establishment. News Lens • 13 Feb 20
Auschwitz survivors mark 75 years since liberation President Michael D Higgins joined leaders from around 60 countries at Auschwitz in Poland to honour the more than 1.1 million Jewish victims of the Nazi death camp 75 years after its liberation. World • 27 Jan 20
Auschwitz survivors mark 75 years since liberation President Michael D Higgins joined leaders from around 60 countries at Auschwitz in Poland to honour the more than 1.1 million Jewish victims of the Nazi death camp 75 years after its liberation. World • 27 Jan 20
Grave of Nazi Heydrich dug up in Berlin The grave of Reinhard Heydrich, who helped plan the Holocaust and was assassinated by British-trained agents during World War II, has been dug up in Berlin, German police said. World • 16 Dec 19
Grave of Nazi Heydrich dug up in Berlin The grave of Reinhard Heydrich, who helped plan the Holocaust and was assassinated by British-trained agents during World War II, has been dug up in Berlin, German police said. World • 16 Dec 19
8,000 bars of WWII gold returned to Poland Eight thousand gold bars, worth around €4.5bn, have been returned to Poland from London after being spirited from the Eastern European country at the start of World War II. News Lens • 05 Dec 19
8,000 bars of WWII gold returned to Poland Eight thousand gold bars, worth around €4.5bn, have been returned to Poland from London after being spirited from the Eastern European country at the start of World War II. News Lens • 05 Dec 19
German President asks for Poland's forgiveness for WWII German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has asked Poland's forgiveness for history's bloodiest conflict during a ceremony in the Polish city of Wielun, where the first World War II bombs fell 80 years ago. World • 01 Sep 19
German President asks for Poland's forgiveness for WWII German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has asked Poland's forgiveness for history's bloodiest conflict during a ceremony in the Polish city of Wielun, where the first World War II bombs fell 80 years ago. World • 01 Sep 19
Germany remembers heroes in Hitler assassination bid Germany has paid tribute to Claus von Stauffenberg and others who sought to assassinate Adolf Hitler 75 years ago, a plot that was recognised only belatedly but which a resurgent far-right is now seeking to expropriate. World • 21 Jul 19
Germany remembers heroes in Hitler assassination bid Germany has paid tribute to Claus von Stauffenberg and others who sought to assassinate Adolf Hitler 75 years ago, a plot that was recognised only belatedly but which a resurgent far-right is now seeking to expropriate. World • 21 Jul 19
Dutch railway to compensate Holocaust survivors The Dutch national railway NS said it would offer financial compensation to survivors and families of Holocaust victims who were transported via Dutch rail to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. World • 26 Jun 19
Dutch railway to compensate Holocaust survivors The Dutch national railway NS said it would offer financial compensation to survivors and families of Holocaust victims who were transported via Dutch rail to Nazi concentration camps during World War II. World • 26 Jun 19
World War II bomb in central Berlin forces evacuation An unexploded American aerial bomb from World War II has been found during construction work in central Berlin, forcing the evacuation of surrounding areas. Europe • 14 Jun 19
World War II bomb in central Berlin forces evacuation An unexploded American aerial bomb from World War II has been found during construction work in central Berlin, forcing the evacuation of surrounding areas. Europe • 14 Jun 19
The Irish pigeon who played a vital role in D-Day An Irish pigeon played a small but vital part in bringing the news of the Normandy landings on D-Day 75 years ago. Ireland • 06 Jun 19
The Irish pigeon who played a vital role in D-Day An Irish pigeon played a small but vital part in bringing the news of the Normandy landings on D-Day 75 years ago. Ireland • 06 Jun 19
Veterans join world leaders to mark D-Day landings Hundreds of veterans have joined world leaders and royalty to honour those who fought in the D-Day landings 75 years ago at a commemoration ceremony in the UK. World • 05 Jun 19
Veterans join world leaders to mark D-Day landings Hundreds of veterans have joined world leaders and royalty to honour those who fought in the D-Day landings 75 years ago at a commemoration ceremony in the UK. World • 05 Jun 19
Last known survivor of Sobibor Nazi death camp dies Semion Rosenfeld, the "last known survivor" of the Nazi death camp Sobibor, has died aged 96. World • 03 Jun 19
Last known survivor of Sobibor Nazi death camp dies Semion Rosenfeld, the "last known survivor" of the Nazi death camp Sobibor, has died aged 96. World • 03 Jun 19
Microscopic remains of Nazi victims to be buried More than seven decades after World War II ended, over 300 tiny pieces of human tissue from political prisoners executed by the Nazis will be buried at a Berlin cemetery. World • 13 May 19
Microscopic remains of Nazi victims to be buried More than seven decades after World War II ended, over 300 tiny pieces of human tissue from political prisoners executed by the Nazis will be buried at a Berlin cemetery. World • 13 May 19
790 bodies found in WWII-era mass grave in Belarus Construction on the site of a former Jewish ghetto in a Belarusian city has unearthed the remains of hundreds of people in WWII-era mass graves, prompting many locals to oppose a planned residential building. World • 27 Feb 19
790 bodies found in WWII-era mass grave in Belarus Construction on the site of a former Jewish ghetto in a Belarusian city has unearthed the remains of hundreds of people in WWII-era mass graves, prompting many locals to oppose a planned residential building. World • 27 Feb 19
Word War II bomb defused in German city of Ludwigshafen A German bomb disposal team has successfully defused an unexploded World War II bomb that had forced the evacuation of 18,500 people in the city of Ludwigshafen. News • 26 Aug 18
Word War II bomb defused in German city of Ludwigshafen A German bomb disposal team has successfully defused an unexploded World War II bomb that had forced the evacuation of 18,500 people in the city of Ludwigshafen. News • 26 Aug 18
US deports accused former Nazi guard to Germany A 95-year old New York City man believed to be a former guard at a labour camp in Nazi-occupied Poland arrived in Germany after being arrested and deported by US immigration authorities, according to US officials. World • 21 Aug 18
US deports accused former Nazi guard to Germany A 95-year old New York City man believed to be a former guard at a labour camp in Nazi-occupied Poland arrived in Germany after being arrested and deported by US immigration authorities, according to US officials. World • 21 Aug 18
German foreign minister visits 'horrible' Auschwitz German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has visited the former Nazi-German death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, which he called "the most horrible place on earth". World • 20 Aug 18
German foreign minister visits 'horrible' Auschwitz German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has visited the former Nazi-German death camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, which he called "the most horrible place on earth". World • 20 Aug 18
WWII bomb defused after evacuation in central Berlin Bomb disposal experts have defused a World War II bomb in Berlin after evacuating an area in the heart of Berlin including the central train station, a hospital and the Economy Ministry. Germany • 20 Apr 18
WWII bomb defused after evacuation in central Berlin Bomb disposal experts have defused a World War II bomb in Berlin after evacuating an area in the heart of Berlin including the central train station, a hospital and the Economy Ministry. Germany • 20 Apr 18
96-year-old 'bookkeeper of Auschwitz' to be jailed Germany's constitutional court has ruled that a 96-year-old German must go to jail over his role in mass murders committed at the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz during World War II, refusing to overturn a lower court ruling. World • 29 Dec 17
96-year-old 'bookkeeper of Auschwitz' to be jailed Germany's constitutional court has ruled that a 96-year-old German must go to jail over his role in mass murders committed at the Nazi death camp at Auschwitz during World War II, refusing to overturn a lower court ruling. World • 29 Dec 17
WWII 'bomb' that sparked evacuation in UK a fuel tank A suspected World War II bomb thought to contain up to 450kg of explosives which caused the evacuation of 55 people in an English village was actually a disused fuel tank. World • 07 Sep 17
WWII 'bomb' that sparked evacuation in UK a fuel tank A suspected World War II bomb thought to contain up to 450kg of explosives which caused the evacuation of 55 people in an English village was actually a disused fuel tank. World • 07 Sep 17
World's oldest man and Holocaust survivor dies at 113 Israeli Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal, certified last year by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man, has died aged 113, Israeli media reported. World • 11 Aug 17
World's oldest man and Holocaust survivor dies at 113 Israeli Holocaust survivor Yisrael Kristal, certified last year by Guinness World Records as the world's oldest man, has died aged 113, Israeli media reported. World • 11 Aug 17
Spicer: I let down Trump with 'reprehensible' comments White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said he had let down President Donald Trump with his "inexcusable and reprehensible" comments comparing the use of poison gas by Syria's president to the atrocities of Adolf Hitler. US • 12 Apr 17
Spicer: I let down Trump with 'reprehensible' comments White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said he had let down President Donald Trump with his "inexcusable and reprehensible" comments comparing the use of poison gas by Syria's president to the atrocities of Adolf Hitler. US • 12 Apr 17
Greece defuses WWII bomb after mass evacuation Greek soldiers have successfully defused a World War II bomb in Thessaloniki, the country's second largest city, after evacuating tens of thousands of people from the area. News • 12 Feb 17
Greece defuses WWII bomb after mass evacuation Greek soldiers have successfully defused a World War II bomb in Thessaloniki, the country's second largest city, after evacuating tens of thousands of people from the area. News • 12 Feb 17
Suspected WWII bomb found in central London A suspected World War II bomb found in the River Thames near the Houses of Parliament has been towed away for safe disposal. News • 20 Jan 17
Suspected WWII bomb found in central London A suspected World War II bomb found in the River Thames near the Houses of Parliament has been towed away for safe disposal. News • 20 Jan 17
