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President Joe Biden has repeated a previously debunked claim that he used to drive an 18-wheeler. The claim, which he made during a campaign stop in Tampa, has been disputed by fact-checkers who found no evidence that the president ever held such a job. Biden also falsely claimed that his uncle, Second Lt. Ambrose J. Finnegan Jr., was shot down over New Guinea during World War II and never found because there were “a lot of cannibals” on the island. The official U.S. military account of Finnegan’s death does not match Biden’s claims.

A World War II-era plane crashed along the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, on Tuesday afternoon. According to the Alaska State Troopers, the plane, a Douglas C-54, was carrying two people at the time of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the incident. Emergency responders from local, state, and federal agencies are at the scene, and the public is advised to avoid the area. The FAA is investigating the cause of the crash. This is a developing story, and more information will be released as it becomes available.

A Douglas C-54 Skymaster airplane has crashed into the Tanana River near Fairbanks, Alaska, with two people on board, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The C-54, a military version of the Douglas DC-4, was used during World War II and has been primarily converted to freight use. State troopers and the FAA are investigating the crash, with the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) taking the lead. The conditions of the passengers are unknown at this time.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea counterpart James Marape trekked the Kokoda Track to commemorate a pivotal World War II campaign and underscore their security alliance amid China’s growing regional influence. The trek symbolizes the strong bond between the two nations, which have forged closer defense ties in December. Papua New Guinea emphasizes its desire for peaceful coexistence despite security agreements with the U.S. and Australia.

Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has condemned US President Joe Biden’s comments about cannibalism in the country as “offensive.” Biden claimed that his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down over Papua New Guinea during World War II. Marape said the remarks are inaccurate and do not reflect the country’s history.

Soviet spy Julius Rosenberg’s plea to keep his job with the Army Signal Corps, eight years before his execution, has surfaced at an online auction. The two-page memo, dated February 13, 1945, is expected to fetch $40,000.

The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare is a thrilling action movie that follows a group of rogue soldiers on a secret mission to cripple Nazi U-boats. The film is based on the real-life Operation Postmaster, which was a daring raid on the island of Fernado Po. The movie culminates in an exciting final act where the heroes face numerous challenges. Despite the odds, they emerge victorious, achieving their mission without suffering any casualties.

Four German citizens, two sisters and their partners, were arrested for laying white roses at Hitler’s birthplace in Austria. They posed in front of the building and one of the women gave a Nazi salute. Police found Nazi-themed messages and pictures on the phone of the woman who gave the salute. All four were reported to prosecutors for violating the law banning Nazi symbols in Austria.

Diane Kruger and Fatih Akin reunite for the German period drama ‘Rheingold,’ set in the final days of World War II. Kruger plays a farmer’s wife, while the film follows the coming-of-age story of a 12-year-old boy named Nanning. The film is based on the childhood memories of Akin’s co-screenwriter, German author and director Hark Bohm, who initially planned to direct the film before handing it over to Akin. Warner Bros. Germany, Rialto Film, and Akin’s Bombero are producing the film, with Warners set to release it in German cinemas next September.

Papua New Guinea has accused US President Joe Biden of disparaging the nation by implying his uncle was eaten by cannibals during World War II. Biden’s comments have offended the strategic ally, which is located in a region where China is increasing its influence. The rift comes as Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visits Papua New Guinea to reinforce defense ties. Papua New Guinea’s Prime Minister James Marape has called on the US to find its war dead and clean up the wreckage of war, including the plane that carried Biden’s uncle.