10 h. ago Trump calls into ESPN show on Veterans Day to rip ‘demeaning’ NFL rule

‘I hate the kickoff in football. I think it’s so terrible, I think it’s so demeaning. I think it hurts the game and hurts the pageantry,’ Trump told host Pat McAfee

Politics

14 h. ago Photos from the US to Europe of nations honoring their veterans

The U.S. celebrates Veterans Day on Nov. 11 while Canada, Great Britain and some European nations mark Armistice Day and Remembrance Day to commemorate the peace agreement between Germany and the Allies that ended World War I.

Culture

14 h. ago Trump sings along to handful of words to ‘God Bless America’ at Veterans Day event

Donald Trump sang only a few words of “God Bless America” at a Veterans Day event in Washington on Tuesday (11 November).

Politics

15 h. ago Meghan Markle shares tribute to veterans who have 'served, sacrificed, and continue to serve' on Remembrance Day

She took to Instagram to share a famous interview clip of the Duke of Sussex in military gear, dramatically running to his helicopter mid-television interview in Afghanistan, in 2013.

Politics

15 h. ago Trump’s diss to France, UK and Russia in his Veterans Day speech: ‘We’re the one that won the wars’

Trump’s Veterans Day remarks veered into grievance as he suggested America — not her allies — should be celebrating victories in both world wars

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17 h. ago There's a Gary Cole for every TV fan. Now, he's leading an 'NCIS' Veterans Day special

TV star Gary Cole is used to being recognized for appearing in “The West Wing,” “Veep” or “Office Space.”

Politics

17 h. ago President Obama surprises plane full of veterans arriving in Washington D.C. for holiday with heartfelt thank you

Some of the veterans were moved to tears by the kind gesture, which took place over the weekend ahead of Veterans’ Day on Tuesday

Politics

18 h. ago The hero nurses who dodged bullets and saved lives in WWII — and the race against time to finally recognize their bravery

Held as prisoners of war, some women endured starvation rations and disease but continued to work until their liberation three years later

Sport

20 h. ago What is Armistice Day and why has it been called Veterans Day for nearly a century

Congress made Nov. 11 an official federal holiday in 1938

Politics

21 h. ago What is closed on Veterans Day? Retail stores are open but not banks or government offices

Congress made Nov. 11 an official federal holiday in 1938

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23 h. ago Sickened veteran brands Celtic an affront to our country as Remembrance Day sparks astonishing Hotline rammy

Scott McDermott answers your calls as the Parkhead side were target No.1 from rival clubs after an aborted moment of silence

Politics

23 h. ago Prince Harry makes surprise appearance ahead of Kate's powerful Remembrance Day service

The Duke of Sussex made an unexpected appearance - proudly wearing his military medals - to offer words of support and kindness to veterans ahead of Remembrance Day

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24 h. ago Voices: ‘The cult of the poppy’: Why many Independent readers skip the Remembrance Day symbol

Our community overwhelmingly believes that true remembrance is personal, with many choosing to forgo the poppy and honour the fallen in their own meaningful ways

Politics

39 h. ago Nearly a century of celebrating Veterans Day – its original name may surprise you

Congress made Nov. 11 an official federal holiday in 1938

Politics

40 h. ago Commonwealth Fair celebrates centenary in Kensington & Chelsea

Fair held in London celebrates a century of friendship, culture, and shared purpose through the Commonwealth Countries League

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58 h. ago Scots veteran urges people to think of fallen heroes' families on Remembrance Day

"It’s not just about soldiers on the battlefield, it’s about the empty chairs at the table"

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58 h. ago Royal Navy veteran urges people to remember families on Remembrance Day

The nation will fall silent at 11am on November 11.

Politics

66 h. ago POLL OF THE DAY: Is the state of the UK today a betrayal of service heroes' sacrifices?

D-Day veteran Alec Penstone appears to share the view of many after a poll found the majority want those currently in power to resign.

Politics

69 h. ago Remembrance Day LIVE: Royals' tears for proud veterans at the Cenotaph after those killed in conflict are honoured

King Charles laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in central London to honour those who died in conflict, followed by his son and heir to the throne, Prince William .

Events

2 d. ago King leads nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday

Veterans including those who served on D-Day were in attendance at the ceremony in Whitehall, London.

Events