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West is between peace and war, as AI races ahead: UK cyberspying chief

Britain's top cyber spy, Anne Keast-Butler, warns that artificial intelligence is being used in new ways that threaten national security. She states that the nation is in a space between peace and war. Russia is actively targeting critical infrastructure and democratic processes. Allies must urgently increase cybersecurity efforts to stay…

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UK cyberspying chief says the West is between peace and war as AI races ahead

Britain's cyberspying chief has warned that artificial intelligence is becoming an "unstoppable force" weaponized just below traditional warfare levels

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World War II with Tom Hanks review – one of the largest documentaries in human history

This 20-episode take on the second world war, helmed by the Saving Private Ryan star, is a vast creation. But it still manages to wind up feeling basic – despite its great archive footage

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UK:Tom Hanks 'wrestling' with his WWII fascination

Tom Hanks has pondered why he's drawn to projects about World War II, repeatedly choosing to revisit the conflict ever since he was cast in Saving Private Ryan.

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Tom Hanks 'wrestling' with his WWII fascination

Tom Hanks has pondered why he's drawn to projects about World War II, repeatedly choosing to revisit the conflict ever since he was cast in Saving Private Ryan.

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Tom Hanks 'wrestling' with WW2 fascination

The actor took on his first project about the historical conflict back in 1998, when he was cast in Steven Spielberg’s Saving Private Ryan.

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Memorial Day 2026: Honoring America's Fallen Heroes and the Fight for 'Liberty and Justice for All'

Memorial Day 2026 falls on Monday, May 25, marking the nation's annual tribute to the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces. While many Americans associate the holiday with barbecues, beach trips, and retail sales, the day's true purpose remains a solemn remembrance of those…

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How to watch 'World War II with Tom Hanks' online – stream history docuseries from anywhere

Here's how to watch "World War II with Tom Hanks" online as the legendary Hollywood actor delivers an engrossing docuseries about this historical event

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Pearl Harbor attack bombing survivor is keeping memory of Japanese attack at 106

Even as the St. Louis headed into the Pacific Ocean, Johnson, whose job was known as a fireman on the ship, knew little about the attack.

The Economic Times

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt: 'Repetition does not transform...' Life lessons on human nature, speech and assertion by only US president, who was elected to the office four times

Quote of the day by Franklin D. Roosevelt highlights the danger of repeating false information and accepting it as reality. The quote explains how people should think carefully before believing statements repeated many times. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s words remain relevant in discussions about media, politics, speech, social influence, and personal…

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Oldest Pearl Harbour survivor keeps memory alive at 106

Among the dwindling number of Pearl Harbor survivors is Freeman Johnson, who is considered the oldest among them.

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How oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor attack keeps memory of bombing alive at 106

For much of his life, Johnson deliberately avoided the spotlight, rarely speaking about his experience

The Independent UK

1945 Kitchen Revolution began with one strange accident: How Percy Spencer’s melted candy bar at Raytheon accidentally led to the invention of the Microwave Oven

During World War II, radar technology became essential for detecting enemy aircraft and ships. Percy Spencer was working with magnetrons, devices designed to generate powerful microwave signals. At the time, the idea of using electromagnetic waves to cook food had not even entered public imagination.

The Economic Times

The real meaning of ‘Horn OK Please’ on Indian trucks may surprise you

Indian trucks display 'Horn OK Please' a common sight on highways. This phrase has a history, possibly linked to World War II kerosene trucks or a detergent brand advertisement. Today, it is more than a road instruction. It represents the vibrant culture of Indian trucking.

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US pauses joint defence effort with Canada that dates to WWII

The Pentagon has put the brakes on America's involvement in a historic defense panel with Canada that traces back to World War II. Officials indicate that Canada’s slow advancement on defense commitments prompted this change. This decision is occurring amid swirling trade disagreements and President Trump’s persistent requests for allied…

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Why are flags at half-mast in the US today? Peace Officers Memorial Day and Nebraska Tribute explained

Flags at half mast today reason explained: United States flags fly at half-staff today, May 15. This honors fallen law enforcement officers on Peace Officers Memorial Day. Nebraska also remembers Staff Sergeant Robert A. Keuchel, a World War II airman. His remains were identified after decades. Flags will remain lowered…

International Business Times

Trump Truce Holds As Putin Says Russia-Ukraine War May Be Ending

US President Trump had also hinted that an end to the conflict is nearing while announcing a three-day ceasefire.

Euronews

Ukrainian negotiator in US in bid to revive talks with Russia, Zelenskyy says

US-mediated talks on ending Europe's worst conflict since World War II have shown little progress since February, when Washington shifted focus to its war with Iran.

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Lower East Side street named for ‘King of Comics’ Jack Kirby, a nod to one of the countless kids of immigrants who shaped the genre

The gesture may lack the explosive drama of a rooftop fight or the tension of a car chase, but on May 11, 2026, a street sign honoring a legendary comics creator will be unveiled in Manhattan’s Lower East Side.

Euronews

Russia broke unilateral ceasefire with drone and missile attacks, Ukraine's FM says

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it would halt fire on 6 May.

Euronews

At least 26 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine as Zelenskyy denounces Moscow's 'cynicism'

On Monday, Moscow announced a ceasefire during its World War II victory celebrations over 9 May, while Kyiv has said it will halt fire over 6 May.

Euronews

Fewer tanks, same tensions: Europe bristles at Putin’s Victory Day parade

As Russia puts on a show with no tanks, paring back a parade that has propped-up Moscow's propaganda efforts for decades, it now represents an existential threat for the nation – and returns as the European Union's (EU) yearly conundrum.

The Independent UK

Russia declares a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day

Russia's Defense Ministry has declared a unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Victory Day, commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

The Times of India

The man who kept fighting World War II alone in the jungle for 30 years: Here’s the truth behind his mission

War does not always end when history declares it over. In some cases, it lingers in the minds of those still fighting it. Deep in the jungles of the Philippines, one Japanese soldier continued a war that had officially ended decades earlier. His name was Hiroo Onoda, and his story…

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Seth Moulton just called Trump’s war secretary a Nazi war criminal and invoked a chilling WWII precedent

Rep. Seth Moulton just accused Secretary of War Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes. He drew a direct line between his recent military actions and Nazi officers executed after World War II.

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