World War II
Unexploded WWII bomb in Paris grinds Eurostar services to a halt
The discovery of an unexploded bomb dating back to World War II has disrupted trains services going to and from Paris’ bustling Gare du Nord train station.
- Samuel Petrequin and Justin Leicester
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- Opinion
- Right-wing extremism
Echoes of 1930s Europe grow ever louder. We ignore them at our peril
The far right is on the march again in Germany. The parallels with the rise of Hitler almost a century ago are everywhere.
- Dennis Glover
The week that shook Europe: how Trump drastically reshaped global order
Donald Trump’s thunderous declarations have put Ukraine and its Western allies in a state of shock, questioning if America now stands with tyranny and extremism over the international democratic order.
- Rob Harris
Thousands died in this city 80 years ago – now the far right wants to own the story
Three nights of unrelenting bombing destroyed Dresden in 1945. As snow fell at the weekend, neo-Nazi supporters took to its streets to “mourn” – and win political support.
- Rob Harris
Why ‘superfan’ Jacob Elordi took the Long Road home to Australia
The Saltburn and Euphoria star was in Berlin for the premiere of Richard Flanagan’s POW drama, directed by Justin Kurzel.
- Stephanie Bunbury
PNG unveils WWII memorial after Andrew Forrest-led expedition discovery
Memorials dedicated to Australian airmen killed in Papua New Guina during World War II have been erected in Gasmata after a search spearheaded by billionaire Andrew Forrest uncovered their final resting place.
- Jesinta Burton
More than 150 World War II bombs found under playground in England
After workers uncovered one device, it didn’t take long for the council to realise the problem was much bigger than that.
- Alexandra E. Petri
- Opinion
- Five Minutes with Fitz
Confounded by Trump’s Gaza folly? Let my old uni professor enlighten you
Just two weeks into Trump’s second term, it’s already apparent that the world’s political axis has shifted. Author and academic Dr Keith Suter provides some context.
- Peter FitzSimons
Original URL: https://www.smh.com.au/topic/world-war-ii-jdt