Today Europe commemorates the 80th anniversary of what is known as Victory in Europe (VE Day): the defeat of Nazi Germany and the end of the Second World War. It was so named to "reflect the fact ...

LONDON (AP) — Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day — the day Nazi Germany ...

As we mark Memorial Day, honoring those who gave their lives to defend democracy, I can’t help but reflect on how fragile ...

What became known as Victory in Europe Day marked the end of World War II in Europe, prior to the end of the entire war, with Japan's surrender nearly four months later, on Sept. 2, 1945.

Europe is marking one of its most joyous days in history. The 80th anniversary of the end of World War II on the continent ...

Yet Victory in Europe Day in 2025 also comes with a solemn acknowledgement of the passing of what’s become widely known as the “Greatest Generation,” as well as a sense of unease around the ...

Queen Elizabeth's recollections of VE Day were resurfaced for the 80th anniversary, including how she snuck out of the palace incognito with Princess Margaret to join the celebrations.

Royals joined veterans to commemorate VE Day at a remembrance service in Westminster Abbey and a star-studded concert.

See what it looked like as the surrender took place and the celebrations commenced on Victory in Europe Day, 1945.

Never did I imagine, less than a year ago, that so much so dear to so many could unravel so fast; nor that the 80th anniversary on Thursday of V-E Day, or Victory in Europe, would come with so ...