Japan marks 81 years since atomic bombing of Hiroshima

A minute of silence was held while a peace bell rang out at the exact time when a U.S. B-29 dropped the bomb on Hiroshima.

The missile launch, which landed outside Japan's EEZ, came a day after the North vowed to pursue "additional military options" in response to Tokyo's growing defense capabilities.

The bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, destroyed the city and killed 140,000 people.

Today is Thursday, Aug. 6, the 218th day of 2026. There are 147 days left in the year.Today in history:On August 6, 1945, during World War II, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress Enola Gay dropped an atomic bomb on Hiroshima, Japan, resulting in an estimated 140,000 deaths.Also on this date:In 1806, Emperor Francis II abdicate

TOKYO (AP) — Hiroshima on Thursday marked the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the western Japanese city, with its mayor criticizing major powers for waging wars and urging them to stop justifying the possession of nuclear weapons as a method of deterrence.

Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.

The UK Government has been urged to put an end to its 'dangerous and immoral' nuclear policy in its commitment to weapons of mass destruction

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as mayor deplores the pursuit of nuclear weapons  AP News

Hiroshima is marking the 81st anniversary of the U.S. atomic bombing of the city during World War II

HIROSHIMA -- The following is the full text of the Peace Message read on Aug. 6 by Hiroshima Gov. Mika Yokota at a ceremony to mark 81 years since the

PRIME MINISTER Andy Burnham has been slammed for appeasing US President Donald Trump by activists holding vigils for the 81st Hiroshima Day today. Mr Burnham has committed to plunge billions into expanding Britain’s nuclear arsenal, which remains under ultimate US control, in line with Mr Trump’s demands for huge milit

A former Navy official described Iran's Strait of Hormuz leverage as, "in some ways, a more powerful weapon than a nuclear bomb."