World Memorial Plaque Unveiled for Child Victims of Bath Blitz February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A new memorial plaque, dedicated to children who perished in air raids, has been revealed by a historian whose own sister was a victim of the Nazi bombing of Bath.…
World Daughter Honors Aid Worker David Haines Ten Years After His Murder by Islamic State February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Bethany Haines, the daughter of a Scottish aid worker murdered by so-called Islamic State terrorists, honored her father, David Haines, at a memorial service held to observe the 10-year anniversary…
World Commemoration Held for 110th Anniversary of Pivotal World War One Battle February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Hundreds of army veterans assembled to observe the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Gheluvelt, a crucial World War One engagement secured by 300 soldiers from Worcestershire. Lieutenant Colonel Mark…
World D-Day Veteran from Herne Bay Celebrates 100th Birthday February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Peter Smoothy, a D-Day veteran from Herne Bay, has marked his 100th birthday with a celebration attended by family, friends, and staff at a Margate hospital. At the age of…
World John Alfred Tinniswood, World’s Oldest Man, Dies at 112 February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The family of John Alfred Tinniswood has announced his death at the age of 112. Mr. Tinniswood, recognized as the world’s oldest living man, passed away on Monday at his…
World Former Sgt Major Urges Remembrance for All Conflict Casualties February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A former soldier, who served for 35 years, has issued a reminder that Remembrance Sunday is intended to honor those who have died in all conflicts, not exclusively the two…
World Spain Experiences Growing Solidarity Alongside Mounting Anger Over Flood Response February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek In Valencia, a wave of solidarity is intensifying daily amidst the prevailing shock and trauma. At a museum building located in the city centre, numerous volunteers formed queues to collect…
World Dutch King Urges Action Against Antisemitism After Assaults on Israeli Football Fans February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek The Dutch monarch stated that Jewish individuals must experience security within the Netherlands, following aggressive assaults targeting Israeli football supporters in central Amsterdam. King Willem-Alexander remarked that “our history has…
World WWII Codebreaker Marjorie Dodsworth Reflects on Her Long-Held Secret February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek Marjorie Dodsworth’s parents passed away without ever learning about her involvement in World War Two. Mrs. Dodsworth has shared her account with BBC Radio Guernsey in anticipation of the Island…
World Syria’s Mass Graves: The Challenging Endeavor of Locating and Identifying Victims February 11, 2026 Oguz Simsek A dry area of land, located in Adra, a north-western suburb situated under 10km (six miles) from Damascus’s bustling city center, is enclosed by cement walls. Upon entry, to the…