Countries across the world will be celebrating the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s unconditional surrender in World War II. But this year’s events may be more bittersweet than in the past.

President Donald Trump has issued a proclamation designating Thursday as a day for the United States to celebrate victory in World War II as countries in Europe already do. Cities from London to Moscow are holding parades,

President Donald Trump proclaimed Wednesday that May 8 will be celebrated as Victory Day for World War II. He issued the proclamation a day before Victory in Europe Day, which marks the Allies’ defeat of the Axis powers in Europe during the war.

Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invas

Britain's King Charles said on Thursday the world had a duty to commit to seeking lasting peace and preventing warfare in a speech to mark the end of four days of commemorations for the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

Britain's King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William will lay wreaths in Westminster Abbey later on Thursday, the culmination of the country's four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.