Cologne starts its biggest evacuation since 1945 to defuse WWII bombs June 03, 2025 at 10:24PM

In Cologne, Germany, a significant evacuation is underway as specialists prepare to defuse three unexploded US bombs from World War II discovered earlier this week. Over 20,000 residents are being evacuated from the city center, impacting homes, hotels, schools, and transportation, including the crucial Hohenzollern railway bridge and Rhine River shipping.