Erste Gruppe deutscher Kriegsgefangener aus der Normandie
Nach der alliierten Invasion in der Normandie am 6. Juni 1944 – dem sogenannten D-Day – begann eine der größten militärischen Operationen des Zweiten Weltkriegs auf westeuropäischem Boden. Bereits in den ersten Tagen nach der Landung gerieten zahlreiche deutsche Soldaten…
Erinnerung in jedem Schritt: Die Schuhe der Opfer von Auschwitz – stille Zeugen einer dunklen Vergangenheit
Wenn die Nacht über Auschwitz hereinbricht, wird der Ort still. Kein Vogel zwitschert, kein Windhauch bewegt die kahlen Äste. Doch es gibt Menschen – vor Jahrzehnten wie auch heute – die schwören, in dieser Dunkelheit etwas gehört zu haben. Schritte….
Spektakulärer Raketenstart in der Ära der deutschen Technik – Die V2 hebt ab!
Die abgebildete Szene zeigt den Moment, in dem eine V2-Rakete mit gewaltiger Kraft und Rauchentwicklung in den Himmel aufsteigt. Diese Aufnahme gehört zu den eindrucksvollsten Bildern aus der Geschichte der deutschen Raketenentwicklung während des Zweiten Weltkriegs. Technisch faszinierend, historisch bedeutsam…
James Whale ‘spends a lot of time crying’ as he says ‘I’m in my last couple of weeks’
Radio and TV personality James Whale was first diagnosed with cancer in 2000, but now it has spread all over his body James Whale is in his ‘last couple of weeks’ (Image: TalkTV) James Whale admitted he has been “spending a…
Households lose £700 over HMRC tax code mistake on P60
Here’s how to check if you’re paying the right amount of tax. Households lose £700 over HMRC tax code mistake on P60 (Image: Getty) Britons have been urged to check tax codes on payslips, as overpayments average a staggering £700, according to some…
Angela Rayner’s council tax ‘bloodbath’ set to hammer homes in the south
Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner is preparing to unveil sweeping reforms Council tax bills in the parts of the south are set to rise under controversial Labour plans to shift millions in funding to northern towns and cities. The changes…
The top 10 hottest days ever recorded in the UK as Met Office issues 45C warning
The 10 hottest days ever recorded in the UK could all be smashed in the next decade, the Met Office has warned. Hot weather records are set to be smashed in the next decade (Image: Getty) The UK is in the…
When will UK heatwave end? Met Office verdict as Brits boil in 34C scorcher
Brits will finally feel some ‘fresher air’ soon following highs of 34C, according to the Met Office. The Met Office has predicted when the heatwave will end following scorching highs of 34C this weekend. Most of the UK will feel “fresher air”…
Storm alert issued as Met Office pinpoints 6 regions to be smashed in hours – full list
According to the Met Office, those in the warning area should expect sudden flooding, difficult driving conditions, road closures. The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning covering the central area of the UK, with six regions to be hit by thunderstorms…
Brit critically ill in Greek hospital after falling sick 2 days into all-inclusive holiday.uk
Donna Jobling, 57, from Hull, has been in intensive care at Venizeleio Hospital in Heraklion, Crete, since June 7 after falling seriously ill two days into the break A Hull woman is fighting for her life in hospital after contracting…