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 invasion of Ukraine.

Britain’s King Charles and heir to the throne Prince William laid wreaths in Westminster Abbey on Thursday at the culmination of the country’s four days of commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day.

King Charles III on Thursday joined veterans and other members of the royal family at London's Westminster Abbey for a service to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. Arriving at the abbey, Charles and his eldest son Prince William laid wreaths at the church's tomb of the unknown warrior.