42 m. ago Russia stages Victory Day parade as EU ministers pledge further support for Ukraine – Europe live

EU representatives hold meeting in Lviv as Russia staged a lavish parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world warLet’s bring you some more pictures from the Moscow parade earlier today, a not very subtle attempt as showing off the Russian military power.French president Emmanuel Macron posted a social media update on his last night’s phone call with US president Donald Trump.I spoke several times last night with @POTUS. I commend his strong call for an unconditional 30-day ceasefire, as did our British and Nordic partners earlier this morning. Continue reading...

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47 m. ago Kate Middleton shows true colours with subtle gesture at crucial moment at VE Day concert

The Princess of Wales dazzled as she attended a special concert to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day with Prince William, the King and Queen, and one expert spotted the princess make a telling gesture at one of the event's most crucial moments

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73 m. ago BBC VE Day 80 concert viewers distracted by 'random' performance as stars lead tributes

The BBC marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special live concert, which begun with a special address from host Zoe Ball.

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2 h. ago VE Day's 80th anniversary marked at South Lanarkshire Council HQ

Provost Margaret Cooper led a short event where a commemorative flag was raised.

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3 h. ago Doctor shares medical explanation for King Charles' 'sausage fingers'

The Royal Family has been in the spotlight again after Prince Harry's controversial comments about the King's health.

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3 h. ago Zoe Ball wows in glitzy red midi dress as she makes a rare appearance at VE day celebrations following her return to BBC Radio 2 after taking a step back to focus on time with family

Zoe Ball looked sensational as she made a rare appearance at the celebrations for the 80th anniversary of VE Day on Thursday. 

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4 h. ago King joins world and religious leaders in congratulating new Pope Leo XIV

He is the 267th pontiff and leads the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.

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4 h. ago King Charles sends message to new Pope Leo XIV as world reacts

The King has joined world and religious leaders by sending a private message to new Pope Leo XIV

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4 h. ago Putin’s troops 'break' ceasefire called to mark 80th anniversary of Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany

Ukraine accuses Putin of flouting his unilateral 72-hour ceasefire to coincide with the Victory Day celebrations

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4 h. ago King Charles shows rare frustration at VE Day event as Queen Camilla assists amid confusion

King Charles was seen to express a moment of frustration during the 80th anniversary commemoration of VE Day at Westminster Abbey, with a lip reader catching the moment.

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5 h. ago The touching hidden meaning behind Kate's pearl necklace as she joins William at VE Day concert

The Princess of Wales made a touching tribute with her jewellery of choice as she joined Prince William, King Charles and Queen Camilla at a concert commemorating VE Day on Thursday.

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5 h. ago Frustrated King Charles makes feelings clear to Queen Camilla at VE Day service

King Charles seemed to lose his cool for a brief moment during yesterday's service to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, according to a professional lip reader

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5 h. ago Prince Harry's pals 'disgusted' by King Charles health comments

Prince Harry has been left devastated after his friends were left 'disgusted' by his comments on his father, King Charles, and his relationship with the royal family.

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5 h. ago Putin hosts Xi Jinping and other world leaders as Russia marks Victory Day – Europe live

Russia staging a lavish, ‘biggest ever’ parade in Moscow to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world warMeanwhile in Warsaw, Polish prime minister Donald Tusk is currently briefing the media before his trip to France to sign a new Polish-French “enhanced cooperation and friendship treaty.”Tusk will meet French president Emmanuel Macron in Nancy, France in early afternoon, with the signing ceremony scheduled for 4pm, to be followed by a joint press conference. Continue reading...

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6 h. ago EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Celebrated actress reveals 'furious' row at palace party given by King Charles and Queen Camilla

Dame Sheila Hancock got involved in a heated argument during a reception at the palace - and a fellow party-goer had to intervene to calm down the Olivier Award-winning actress.

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6 h. ago Prince Harry's friends left 'disgusted' by comments on King Charles' health

Friends of Prince Harry have been left blown away after the Duke made comments about the health of his father, King Charles, in a bombshell interview with the BBC

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6 h. ago Russia’s Victory Day parade begins, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany

A military parade has begun on Red Square in Moscow, marking the 80th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II

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7 h. ago BBC VE Day concert viewers divided by 'random' act as Zoe Ball hosts emotional event

The BBC marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a special concert that was hosted by Zoe Ball, and featured performances from the likes of Fleur East and The Darkness

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7 h. ago King Charles echoes his grandfather’s historic VE Day speech as he marks 80th anniversary

King Charles III remembered Queen Elizabeth II's lively VE Day celebrations — including joining a conga line — in 1945 as he delivered a speech exactly 80 years after his grandfather's historic address.

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7 h. ago China and Russia pledge to deepen ties as they criticise US on Victory Day

In joint statement, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin accuse ‘certain countries’ of trying to ‘tamper with the results of the victory of the second world war’ China and Russia pledged to further deepen their already “no limits” partnership in a joint statement published ahead of Russia’s military parade on Friday, as the two sides stressed the importance of maintaining the “correct view” of second world war history.In a lengthy statement published during Xi Jinping’s visit to Moscow for the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the end of the second world war, which Russia celebrates on 9 May as Victory Day, Xi and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin said “certain countries are attempting to tamper with the results of the victory of the second world war”. Continue reading...

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