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Europe commemorates Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I

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Belgium unveiled a renovated memorial in Ypres, France's President Macron paid tribute, and the UK held wreath-laying ceremonies for Armistice Day, marking the end of WWI.

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  • European countries observed Armistice Day, marking the end of World War I.
  • French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony honoring those who died for France on the 107th anniversary of the Armistice. 7s
  • In the UK, Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales participated in wreath-laying ceremonies for Remembrance Day. 29s
  • Belgian authorities unveiled a renovated memorial in Ypres, and commemorations were held in Brussels communes. 41s
  • World War I caused the deaths of up to 10 million soldiers and millions of civilians. 1m 22s
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