Taiwan is marking the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping is in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invas

VE Day celebrations came to a close across Dorset on Thursday with beacon lighting ceremonies across the county. It followed memorial services and a two-minute silence at midday to mark 80 years since the end of World War Two in Europe.

Cities from London to Moscow will be awash with parades, flyovers and memorials this week as the world marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day —