Britain and France declare war on Germany. World War II begins. May: As Germany marches into Belgium, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands, Winston Churchill replaces a disgraced Neville Chamberlain ...

When efforts to negotiate a withdrawal fail, Britain and France declare war on Germany. World War II begins. May: Winston Churchill becomes prime minister of Great Britain. June: The Nazis capture ...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Monday lost a confidence vote in parliament, placing the country on course for an early election in February. Scholz secured the backing of 207 lawmakers in the ...