Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War. It was so named to "reflect the fact ...

As the country marks the 80th anniversary of VE Day, look back at our unique blog to relive the key events and images from the day as it happened hour-by-hour ...

What became known as Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe, prior to the end of the entire war, with Japan's surrender nearly four months later, on Sept. 2, 1945.

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent was on Thursday.

Yet Victory in Europe Day in 2025 also comes with a solemn acknowledgement of the passing of what’s become widely known as the “Greatest Generation,” as well as a sense of unease around the ...

Eighty years on, the story of Australia’s Stanley Bruce, Winston Churchill and Victory in Europe Day remains strikingly ...

In the lead-up to this VE Day anniversary, people across Europe are weighing what may be required to keep the peace.

The Government have announced a major boost for pubs on May 5 VICTORY in Europe (VE) Day is one of the most important days in the UK calendar. The huge 2025 celebrations are planned to be some ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Britain's King Charles and other senior royals are due to join veterans and crowds to watch a grand ...

What celebration? It feels more like a funeral" - the damning words of a former senior Nato figure to describe this week's ceremonies marking Victory in Europe Day. The top-level diplomat who ...

Princess Kate brought both glamour and a touching sense of history to Thursday evening's VE Day commemorations. As she joined ...