Military vehicles and red carnations returned to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon on Thursday as Portugal reenacted dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy to the country 50 years ago. Tens of thousands of people attended the celebrations
D-Day hero Harry Howarth, who fearlessly leapt onto Sword Beach during the Allied invasion of France, has died at 103. Normandy lionheart Harry, a signaller, fulfilled a lifetime ambition in February when he visited the stunning recently-unveiled memorial close to the beach
Russian President Vladimir Putin will not be invited to the 80th anniversary of the 1944 D-Day landings in June, event organizers say. Some Russian representatives will be welcomed to acknowledge the country’s wartime sacrifice. The decision was made due to Russia’s ongoing
For many people around the globe, New York City is just a flight away. With three major airports, tunnels, bridges and cruise ship terminals, the Big Apple is easily accessible to millions of visitors each year. People flock here to experience the
King Charles and Queen Camilla will be marking a major milestone today as they celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary. But this year, it will be “emotional” and “poignant” for the monarch who is currently undergoing treatment for his cancer, his former butler
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis met Monday with relatives of hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, marking the six-month anniversary of the attack in southern Israel with an hour-long audience. The Vatican released photos of the encounter, showing relatives of
Nigel Farage has confessed that he sees similarities between himself and the late Margaret Thatcher. Speaking during a wide-ranging interview that coincides with the 11th anniversary of her passing, Mr Farage said both of them were conviction activists who fought for what
As Gaza marks six months of devastating war, families of those held hostage have opened up about their heartbreak. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he won’t agree to a ceasefire until captives are released. On Sunday, he said: “We are one
The King and Queen’s wedding anniversary will be “tinged with sadness”, according to a royal source. Charles and Camilla are celebrating the milestone next week as they mark their 19th wedding anniversary on April 9. But the occasion will be bittersweet for
Martin Luther King Jr. was shot dead 56 years ago today in Memphis, Tennessee. His assassin “hoped to kill MLK’s great and widespread dream of unity,” Alveda King, the civil rights leader’s niece, posted on Thursday morning, April 4, on social media.