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 — the day Nazi Germany surrendered to Allied forces.

Commemorations have taken place across Shropshire to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day. They included street parties, wartime music and dancing, as well as church services. People who witnessed the day when the announcement was made have also been sharing their stories.

Taiwan marked the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day on Thursday by making broad comparisons to threats from China, whose leader Xi Jinping was in Russia for commemorations as Moscow continues its invasion of Ukraine.