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Major fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat in Bavaria

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Europe's wildfires unveil deadly new threat - bombs from WWI and WWII

Droughts across Europe have also been churning up military vehicles and weapons from the era, with shrinking rivers revealing German warships, a Wehrmacht motorbike, and a bomb.

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Wehrmacht motorbike from the Danube brings siege of Budapest to life

Which unit did the Wehrmacht motorbike found near Budapest belong to, and how did it end up in the Danube? Euronews asked Lt Col Norbert Számvéber, a military historian at the Institute and Museum of Military History, about this rare find.

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How experts are identifying WWII soldiers found in the Danube

Two Wehrmacht soldiers and a WWII motorcycle were recovered from the Danube in Budapest. Now, experts are trying to identify the soldiers using their military identity tags. Euronews spoke to those involved about the painstaking work of putting names to the remains.

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Drought on Serbia's Sava River reveals long-lost WWII shipwreck

Serbia has seen the remains of a century-old steam tug emerge from the Sava River near Sremska Mitrovica, after prolonged heat and drought drove water levels exceptionally low.

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Japan

Tokyo slams Putin for visiting disputed islands near Japan

The four islands, occupied by Russia during World War II, have gained importance since the war's end, providing the Kremlin with strategic military bases.

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Remains of two Wehrmacht soldiers found in Danube: one served in Waffen-SS

A Wehrmacht motorbike is recovered from the Danube; underneath are the remains of two German soldiers with ID tags, one likely Waffen-SS. Experts now study the bones: how old were they and did they drive over a mine?

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Striking images: Wehrmacht motorcycle from Danube looks almost 'new'

The discovery of a motorbike wreck and the remains of two German soldiers is making headlines worldwide. Low Danube levels in Budapest exposed the Second World War machine, now cleaned and remarkably well preserved.

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Mystery solved: story of Wehrmacht motorbike found in the Danube

Record low water on the Danube has revealed in Budapest a perfectly preserved Wehrmacht DKW NZ 350-1 motorbike from WWII. Euronews investigates its role, its factory origins, when it may have sunk, and whether the dead nearby were its riders.

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River droughts reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains

Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection.

Japan

Nagasaki 81st anniversary sparks debate over nuclear deterrence

Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.

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Danube: Wehrmacht soldiers and WWII motorbike recovered after 80 years

The Danube is at such a low level that Second World War relics are resurfacing in Budapest: alongside a motorbike, the bodies of two soldiers have been recovered.

Japan

Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing that ended WWII

Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.

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North Korea warns of 'military options' over Japan rearmament drive

Japan has been gradually moving away from its post-World War II pacifist status, increasing military spending, ramping up defence pacts and deploying missile launchers to its outer islands.

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Low water levels: EU clears old Nazi warships from the Danube

Near Prahovo in Serbia, relics of the Second World War emerge when river levels are low. On the riverbed lie numerous wrecks of German warships scuttled by their crews in 1944 as they retreated from the Red Army.

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D-Day nears for UNESCO listing of Normandy landing beaches in France

The bid to have the D-Day landing beaches listed as UNESCO World Heritage site has entered a decisive phase, with a decision due between 24 and 27 July. Beyond its symbolic value, the status could boost tourism while helping to protect this endangered heritage.

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Aristides de Sousa Mendes: the man who braved 'consequences' to save thousands from Nazis

On Sunday 19 July, Portugal marked 141 years since the birth of Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the diplomat who saved over 30,000 from Nazi persecution in WWII. A museum there is dedicated to his life and legacy.