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April 4 Photo Brief: Catherine takes her best shot, a flying automobile and it heats up in Germany

April 4 Photo Brief: Catherine takes her best shot, a flying automobile and it heats up in Germany

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Catherine, Countess of Strathearn shoots some hoops, a 1989 flying Ford Fiesta returns to the roof of Cologne’s city museum, temperatures in Germany expect to take a turn to the warm side and more in today’s daily brief.

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World War II Victory Day celebrations in Russia and across Europe

World War II Victory Day celebrations in Russia and across Europe

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After Adolf Hitler’s suicide on April 30, 1945, the occupying German armies began surrendering in Europe and the former Soviet Union. Ultimately, Germany signed an unconditional surrender, signaling the defeat of the Nazi Germany regime. VE Day (Victory in Europe) is commonly celebrated on May 8, while the countries of the former Soviet Union celebrate the day on May 9.

The following compilation includes scenes from, and revolving around, Victory Day across the ocean.

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