World War II
Event ConflictWWII was a global conflict (1939-1945) involving the Allies and Axis powers, with lasting impacts on international relations and justice.
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World War II, a global conflict from 1939 to 1945, involved the Allied and Axis powers and resulted in immense human suffering and geopolitical shifts. Recent news highlights its enduring legacy through commemorations and legal proceedings. The 82nd anniversary of D-Day was marked by reflections from veterans and calls for European defense. Efforts to prosecute Japanese wartime atrocities, like the Nanking Massacre, are being illuminated by newly revealed diaries of prosecutors from the Tokyo Trial. Furthermore, the term "comfort women," victims of sexual slavery by the Japanese military during WWII, remains a significant issue, with prominent figures like Yohei Kono, known for his apology to victims, recently passing away. The economic devastation of the war is also referenced, with current inflation in Iran reaching levels not seen since WWII, underscoring its long-term economic consequences. The conflict's impact continues to resonate in discussions of international justice, historical memory, and geopolitical stability.
Last updated: June 16, 2026
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Lululemon apologises for China event with actor beating Japanese drum on Great Wall
Wartime apology author and Japan-China ‘bridge’ Yohei Kono dies at 89
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What a US lawyer’s diaries show about prosecuting Japanese atrocities of Nanking massacre
What to know about a rare visit by China’s Xi to North Korea for talks with Kim Jong Un
By the numbers: 100 days of the US-Israel war on Iran
World War II veteran reveals 1-word feeling before D-Day 82 years later
In D-Day speech, Hegseth urges Europe to counter ‘invasion’ of migrants
