According to the Allies, one of the most critical aspects of winning World War II was establishing air superiority over the Germans. To ensure the ground effort got to Berlin, the air war had to ...

The period of World War II is a heavily explored historical time in film, often depicted with powerful visuals, gritty action sequences, and poignant tales of survival. The relatively clear ...

ower in the global arena is multifaceted, encompassing political influence, economic resources, and military might. Each country’s power reflects its prowess in various aspects, including ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

In far eastern Ukraine, the "Artan" special operations unit prepared for another raid. The volunteer soldiers carried high-tech equipment that appeared to have come from the U.S. or Europe. The ...

When the law was last invoked in World War II, the Alien Enemies Act provided the legal authority for incarcerating noncitizens of Japanese, German, and Italian descent. It allows presidents to ...

Relatives of a World War II hero who thought their family member was "just a cook" were stunned to discover he was part of a secretive unit. Captain Leslie Scott's collection of Special Allied ...

Russia's President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump talk during a bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan. REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque To bring Russia to the ...

A Rwanda-backed militia seized the pivotal Congolese city of Goma this week, threatening a new humanitarian crisis after decades of fighting. By Elian Peltier Reporting from Dakar, Senegal. A ...

Detonating a grenade under the chin rather than being captured. Using a fellow soldier to lure out attack drones. Removing body armor plates and helmets to enable faster attacks on foot.

Russia’s undeclared war against the West is intensifying, leveraging fear, destabilisation and covert operations to undermine NATO unity and Western resilience. With the war in Ukraine, Russia is ...