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‘Never forget’: D-Day invasion remembered under shadow of new war in Europe
In Normandy, as the world’s leaders gathered to pay homage to the men who stormed the beaches in 1944 to end Adolf Hitler’s conquest of Europe, new conflict looms.
- by Rob Harris
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TV doctor Michael Mosley missing in Greece after lone coastal walk
The British journalist, well-known for the 5:2 diet, was last seen setting out on a coastal walk alone on the island of Symi, police said.
World of photos, June 7, 2024
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by our picture editors.
Amanda Knox beat a murder charge. She seems determined not to let it go
Most of us, after such a horrendous ordeal, would want to try to live a normal life. Yet here was Knox, appealing a court decision in the country she vowed never to return to.
- by Marianka Swain and Nick Squires
Princess of Wales is getting better, William tells D-Day veterans
He was asked by 100-year-old Geoffrey Weaving, a war veteran, how Catherine was faring with her cancer treatment.
- by Victoria Ward
Email account links German rapist to Madeleine McCann case, court told
For the first time, German authorities have disclosed some of the evidence they hold against Christian Brueckner in the case of missing British toddler Madeleine McCann.
- by James Rothwell
Putin warns that Russia could arm others to strike Western targets
Germany joined the United States recently in authorising Ukraine to hit some targets on Russian soil with the long-range weapons they are supplying to Kyiv.
- by James Jordan and Harriet Morris
Farage struck by milkshake at UK election campaign launch
Two people were arrested after the divisive populist figure had a drink thrown over him while launching his candidacy.
- by Rob Harris
‘I intend to lead a political revolt’: Farage stuns with shock UK comeback
The arch-Brexiter’s decision coincided with a new opinion poll predicting a Tory wipeout, showing Labour on track for the largest election win for 100 years.
- by Rob Harris
German police officer dies after knife attack at anti-political Islam rally
The attack by the 25-year-old immigrant from Afghanistan comes as immigration presents a key issue in German politics.
Opinion
UK politics
There are no fun facts about the next UK PM, but that’s his strength
Sir Keir Starmer looks certain to lead Britain with the most left-wing Labour government on economic matters since Harold Wilson was PM.
- by George Brandis