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In Northern Ireland, Killymoon Castle holds a secret legacy from World War II. Its dark cellars, once bustling with American GIs, now stand silent, their walls etched with the poignant echoes of soldiers preparing for D-Day. From December 1943 to February 1944, the castle was a pivotal base for the 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment of the US Army.

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During an event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day Landings on June 5, Prince William took a moment to update attendees on the health of his wife, Kate Middleton, who is currently undergoing treatment for cancer. In response to a question from a veteran about Kate's well-being, Prince William, 41, reassured that she was on the path to recovery, mentioning that she would have cherished the opportunity to be present at the event. He also shared a personal anecdote, highlighting Kate's familial connection to Bletchley Park, a significant wartime spy base, through her grandmother's service there.

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A person has died after falling into an airplane jet engine at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, on Wednesday. “An incident occurred this afternoon on the platform of Schiphol [Airport] where a person fell into a running aircraft engine and died,” the Netherlands Royal Military police said in a post on the social media platform X on Wednesday.

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In a stark and foreboding address, Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to small, densely populated European countries that have voiced support for Ukrainian strikes on Russian territory. Putin's declaration of "serious consequences" has heightened tensions and stoked fears of escalation in an already volatile geopolitical landscape.

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The British royal family is in mourning following the tragic death of Mark Long, a distinguished Royal Air Force (RAF) pilot, who died on May 25 in a crash while flying a World War II-era Spitfire plane. The accident has deeply affected many, including Prince William and Kate Middleton, who have publicly expressed their condolences.

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