Saturday, June 27, 2026

World War II

June 16, 2026

Thousands evacuated as experts prepare to defuse WWII bomb in Potsdam

Thousands of residents have left their homes ahead of the planned defusing of a 250-kilogram World War II bomb discovered in the German city of Potsdam just outside Berlin.

WWII bomb in Potsdam
January 22, 2026

6,000 people affected by disposal of unexploded bomb in Germany

An unexploded U.S.-made bomb has been discovered in the city centre of Aachen, near Germany’s borders with Belgium and the Netherlands, during construction work.

bomb
September 16, 2025

Polish president to press WWII reparations in Berlin

Poland’s new president, Karol Nawrocki, will arrive in Berlin on Tuesday for his inaugural visit, where he is expected to press Germany on the issue of World War II reparations.

Karol Nawrocki
August 6, 2025

U.S., Japan mark 80th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing

Hiroshima’s bombing was followed by the bombing of Nagasaki. Both atomic bomb raids by the U.S. during World War II claimed some 200,000 lives.

Hiroshima bombing
March 3, 2025

Why it’s criminal to pay Nigerian soldiers N3,000 meal allowance

If Napoleon Bonaparte is right, then our troops are being forced to march in hunger.

Nigerian Troops
July 13, 2024

Renowned sex therapist Ruth Westheimer dies at 96

Born Karola Ruth Siegel on June 4, 1928, in Frankfurt, Germany, Dr Ruth’s early life was marked by tragedy and resilience.

Ruth Westheimer
June 7, 2024

WWII bomb found at Frankfurt Airport

According to the police, incendiary bombs containing white phosphorus were used on a large scale during World War II.

Bomb found at Frankfurt Airport (Credit NBC)
June 5, 2024

U .S. President Biden in France for state visit

Mr Biden is set to attend ceremonies in Normandy on Thursday.

Joe Biden
April 23, 2024

Papua New Guinea leader takes offence after Biden implies his uncle was eaten by cannibals

“President Biden’s remarks may have been a slip of the tongue.’’

Joe Biden
February 21, 2024

New Russian war crimes probe launched as Sweden promises Ukraine aid

Mr Wilson said the situation in Ukraine is well documented via many video recordings.

Russia, Sweden and Ukraine