In August of 1945, the United States deployed atomic weapons against the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki.
Esme Stallard, BBC climate and science correspondent, reports on why, eight decades later, residual radiation from these detonations is virtually undetectable.
While World War II concluded in Europe in May 1945, the Allied forces, including the UK, US, and USSR, continued to engage Japan in East Asia.
Approximately 71,000 British and Commonwealth soldiers perished in the war against Japan, with over 12,000 prisoners of war dying in Japanese captivity.
The Allied nations issued a demand for Japan’s unconditional surrender in July 1945; however, the ultimatum was unmet.
The U.S. initiated the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, followed by Nagasaki three days afterward, resulting in an estimated 214,000 fatalities and precipitating Japan’s surrender.
A participant in the event described the torch-bearing crowd as reminiscent of a scene from the animated film “Shrek.”
Fire service personnel discovered the body of an elderly male within his residence in the Togani area, situated near the fire’s point of origin.
Israeli authorities have sanctioned a strategic plan to assume control of Gaza City, characterizing it as integral to their objective of ending the ongoing conflict.
Gerhard Struber accompanies BBC Points West presenter Ali Durden on his initial tour of significant Bristol landmarks.
Tomas Coxe receives a three-year ban from attending matches following an altercation in which he attempted to strike security personnel.
The ongoing wildfire is advancing eastward into Los Angeles County, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
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This incident occurred on Friday, coinciding with the opening day of the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.
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Veer Singh and Kali Devi were absent, procuring groceries, when sudden flash floods devastated their village on Tuesday.
The Victorian Supreme Court has released footage depicting police interviews with Erin Patterson, convicted of multiple murders.
A rower experiences an unexpected encounter as a curious seal pup climbs aboard.
The sisters of an Omagh bombing victim are pursuing legal action against the Irish government, seeking to compel a formal inquiry.
Margaret Haney, previously presenting herself as an anti-paedophilia campaigner, was later unmasked as the head of a drug trafficking organization.
Bel Trew of The Independent newspaper shared her observations of the territory, as viewed from aerial perspective, with the BBC.
Damian Grammaticas of the BBC provides insight into the controversy surrounding China’s ambitious mega-embassy project.
According to the dog’s owner on TikTok, a bear breached her residence and was consuming her dog’s food when Scout discovered the intrusion.
Former Britain’s Got Talent finalist Julian Smith attempts to entertain a herd of South Devon cattle.
A stroke survivor receives a £100,000 settlement in a job discrimination lawsuit.