The 1919 Paris Peace Conference promised to remake the world. But today, its vision of nationhood looks increasingly under threat

‘It started raining so they sent everyone home’

As many as 200,000 people take part in annual parade that went ahead despite earlier ban

French president’s speech to mark centenary of the Armistice seen as rebuke to Trump

Poll condemned as illegal attempt by Russia-backed separatists to legitimise occupation

Presidents strike conciliatory tone after tense start to first world war centenary

Programme of renovation looms as world leaders prepare to mark centenary of armistice

US president attacks French leader’s call for a ‘true’ European force

French president is booed at car plant and draws ire for hailing Nazi collaborator

Anne Morgan led American volunteers in civilian relief efforts during and after the first world war

Priority boarding, US-style salutes and A$500m for a memorial among ideas fuelling discussion

Meeting in Paris downgraded to ‘stand up conversation’

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Film-maker Danny Boyle announces nationwide art event on UK beaches for Armistice Day

New English Ballet Theatre’s double bill featured Wayne Eagling’s first world war commemoration

Khan’s solo piece is inspired by the experiences of Indian soldiers in the first world war

The composer’s collection of symphonic songs and choruses was inspired by unlikely source material

As the composer reaches 50, she reflects on her career, her celebrated father, and her commission for this year’s Last Night of the Proms

Women’s suffrage movement and role of black troops are among the issues to be explored

Thousands gather to remember one of the bloodiest battles of first world war

US president off to Paris despite knuckle-crushing first meeting