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Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day

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4 h. ago King Charles and Queen Camilla arrive at VJ Day ceremony as they lead the nation in commemorating 80th anniversary

The King and Queen have today joined Sir Keir Starmer and veterans at a service marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. 

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5 h. ago 'VJ Day is stark reminder of the immense cost we face for securing peace'

Today marks the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which saw the Second World War come to an end - and Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy explains why this anniversary is so poignant

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7 h. ago King vows sacrifices of VJ Day heroes will ‘never be forgotten’ in historic message to nation

King Charles III has vowed that the service and sacrifice of VJ Day heroes “shall never be forgotten” on the 80th anniversary of the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces during the Second World War.

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7 h. ago Lone piper plays at Edinburgh Castle to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Stirling Castle and the Kelpies are among the sites around the UK set to be lit up on Friday evening to commemorate the end of the Second World War.

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7 h. ago China and Britain shared a mission to fight aggression and fascism. And we can work together today | Zheng Zeguang

As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate changeZheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UKThis year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today.At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission: to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives were lost, cities razed, and families torn apart. Yet in that darkness, courage and solidarity illuminated the way forward. The Chinese and British peoples stood shoulder to shoulder, united by sacrifice and ...

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9 h. ago King says sacrifices of VJ Day heroes ‘shall never be forgotten’ as nation marks 80th anniversary

VJ Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945

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16 h. ago VJ Day: Powerful images of 33 'forgotten' war heroes to be honoured by nation

Many of the veterans have never told their story before registering with the Royal British Legion to be part of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory Over Japan

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16 h. ago Vera Lynn’s audition records to be released 90 years after they were recorded

What A Difference A Day Makes will be released as a single on Friday to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.

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18 h. ago King Charles to lead commemorations to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day

King Charles to lead commemorations to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day  Reuters

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19 h. ago King Charles to make 'important' speech to entire nation at this exact time tomorrow

King Charles will address the nation from 7.30am tomorrow morning to mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, in a special message to the nation, Realms and Commonwealth

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22 h. ago Sacrifices of VJ Day heroes ‘shall never be forgotten’, King Charles says

King Charles will be speaking ahead of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on August 15

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22 h. ago King to tell nation sacrifices of VJ Day heroes ‘shall never be forgotten’

VJ Day on August 15 marks the 80th anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

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22 h. ago King Charles to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day with address

Monarch will pay tribute to military personnel and reflect on horrors experienced in Asia-Pacific regionKing Charles will mark the 80th anniversary of VJ Day on Friday with a message paying tribute to the service and sacrifice of military personnel in the second world war who fought and died in the Pacific and far east, saying they will never be forgotten.In an address, Charles will reflect on the horrors experienced by prisoners of war and civilians of occupied lands in the region “whose suffering reminds us that war’s true cost extends beyond battlefields, touching every aspect of life”. Continue reading...

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34 h. ago Japan and China commemorate World War II anniversary on different dates

Japan and China are marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with major events on different dates

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6 d. ago Spectacular ceremonies for VJ Day revealed with historic WWII touches

Flypasts and a sunset light show are among the spectacular ceremonies to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan next week, with a full plan revealed by the Government

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8 d. ago King to mark 80th anniversary of VJ Day with address to the nation

VJ Day on August 15 marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the Allies following the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945.

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8 d. ago 80 years after the atomic bomb: A photo gallery from Hiroshima

Hiroshima is marking the 80th anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city.

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