A haunting piece of audio documents the exact moment that the guns fell silent and one of the bloodiest wars of all time came to an abrupt end.

It’s incredible how quickly silence and birdsong returned to what had previously been a horrific theater of conflict.

World War One ended and the world changed

Back on November 11 1918, the powers that be finally managed to get around the table and negotiate an end to the bloodiest conflict that the world had ever known to that point.

The armistice was signed at 5:00am that morning and at exactly 11:00am the guns fell silent and both sides stopped shooting at each other.

The rifles stopped clattering, the bombs stopped dropping, and in one beautiful moment years of killing on both sides was halted.

It came too late for millions of young men, however.

The final estimates for those who died in the war - dubbed The Great War - amounted to between nine and 11 million military personnel and between six and 13 million civilians.

In total, it is thought that between 15 and 22 million people died.

How many millions have died in wars since then, including World War Two?

The end of World War One represented in audio. Credit: Imperial War Museum

This incredible audio documents the end of the war

There is no traditional audio recording that shows the exact end of World War One, but this is as close as you can get.

It was created using 'sound ranging’ techniques that were in operation throughout the war.

The idea was to figure out where the enemy gunfire was coming from, and to do that microphones were set up on strings across the lines.

So, these weren’t traditional microphones, but barrels of oil that were dug into the floor at a certain distance with photo film to record the intensity of what noise was occuring.

In the way that seismometers are used to measure earthquakes, this setup measured the distance between the data and the time of a shot fired to piece together where the enemy guns were and how far away.

It’s clever stuff, for the time.

One piece of that ’sound ranging’ film managed to make it out - and it captured the exact moment that the shooting stopped at the River Moselle on the American Front.

It was then reimagined into a piece of haunting audio that was part of an exhibit titled ‘Making a New World’ at London’s Imperial War Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the end of WWI.

The film had six lines, one for each microphone, and the team behind it - a company called Coda to Coda - did extensive research on the guns and bombs used by both sides at that stage, then used the film to see the size, distance and frequency of the blasts to reproduce it faithfully.

In a statement at the time, principal composer Will Worsley said: "This document from IWM's collections gives us a great insight into how intense and chaotic the barrage of gunfire must have been for those fighting on the western front,

"We hope that our audio interpretation of sound ranging techniques... enables visitors to project themselves into that moment in history and gain an understanding of what the end of the First World War may have sounded like.”

It certainly does.

This Veterans Day, it’s still as haunting as it must have been in 1918.

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An aviation expert has delved into the latest evidence released in the investigation of the tragic Learjet 60 crash in Florida earlier this month.

The pilot has previously examined findings made by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), even suggesting that the jet likely crashed due to an 'icing' buildup.

Known online as Captain Steeeve, the US content creator admitted that the agency had made 'a lot of progress' in the past week.

He previously went over Air Traffic Control (ATC) recordings that were made public following the crash of the Bahamas-bound jet.

Footage of the tragic crash had circulated online, with the private jet crashing in Palm Springs, Florida, after departing from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in Texas on November 1.

Now, Captain Steeeve has examined findings that were made public on Monday (November 9), including the recovery of both engines, portions of both wings, the flight deck, and key flight-control surfaces.

Several Florida motorists witnessed the explosion after the private jet nose-dived back to Earth. Credit: X

Captain Steeve examines new evidence of Learjet crash

While the NTSB previously shared that it recovered most of the Learjet 60's left elevator in three pieces, scattered up to 3.8 miles from the crash site, it has now crucially announced it has recovered the cockpit voice recorder.

The horrific incident resulted in the deaths of all nine on board, all of whom have been identified.

Recorded audio between crew members, 55-year-old captain Jeff Gregory and 20-year-old co-pilot Nathalia Gadelha Filgueiras, has also been key in the investigation.

The captain also spoke about newly surfaced information about the jet, which reportedly encountered severe turbulence during a flight in May 2026.

He suggested that despite warnings from Air Traffic Control (ATC), the pilots may have tried to fly through a gap between thunderstorms.

This is a dangerous manoeuvre known as shooting the gap or entering a sucker hole.

He suggested that storm tops reportedly rose from 36,000 to more than 48,000 feet in just 20 minutes.

Controllers warned the crew about significant precipitation, signaling that their requested route to Freeport looked dangerous, but while they were allowed to figure a way around it, pilots continued to plug away before being handed over to another controller.

Reports say that Filgueiras texted her boyfriend about encountering turbulence and icing, with the crew reporting this to ATC.

The aviation expert once again explained that supercooled large droplets can accumulate on an aircraft, resulting in a disruption in aerodynamics and a loss of lift.

The cause of the crash is yet to be confirmed.

A visual reconstruction of the Learjet 60 that crashed in South Florida has been shared online. Credit: X/@elteslaengineer

Major discovery about aircraft's history

It's been reported that the same jet, registration N722BD, was part of another incident in New Jersey in May, with recordings showing that it had experienced severe turbulence.

Crew described it as 'moderate' at first, though ATC repeatedly corrected them, explaining that an aircraft unable to maintain altitude was experiencing severe turbulence.

It has raised fresh questions about whether the incident was properly reported, and if the aircraft got the required inspection afterwards.

The NTSB revealed that the on-scene investigation outside the crater is mostly complete, with additional wreckage being recovered.

This includes portions of both wings, both engines, the flight deck, vertical and horizontal stabilizers, flap assemblies, and aileron sections, which have all been sent for lab examination.

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The lawyer who represented Tupac Shakur's convicted killer, Duane 'Keffe D' Davis, has been found dead in Las Vegas.

Michael Sanft, 55, represented the former Compton gang boss in court and had filed an appeal in the murder case days ago.

His body was found in his home on the morning of Friday, November 6, according to friend Michael Sloan via the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Police have not yet announced his cause and manner of death, with an investigation ongoing, though officials say his death doesn't appear to be suspicious.

According to Fox 5 Vegas, Sanft had filed a notice of appeal, challenging Davis' conviction on October 30, as per court records.

Decades on from the high-profile murder of Shakur, Davis was handed a 40-year-to-life prison sentence after a jury found him guilty of first-degree murder with the use of a deadly weapon.

Back in September 1996, Shakur was shot four times in a drive-by attack in Las Vegas, dying in hospital days later as a result of his injuries.

The lawyer who represented the convicted killer of Tupac Shakur has been found dead. Credit: Raymond Boyd / Getty

Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder

His role in the shooting was punished on October 13, 2026, following a weeks-long trial that culminated in the jury taking around three hours to deliberate and return the verdict.

Evidence included admissions made by David to law enforcement about a case regarding the death of another rapper, Christopher Wallace, aka Notorious B.I.G., but the main focus was on Davis’ own memoir.

The 2019 book was titled 'Compton Street Legend', and Chief Deputy District Attorney Marc DiGiacomo claimed that without the memoir, he likely wouldn't have been prosecuted.

While it was found that Davis himself didn't fire the fatal shots, prosecutors successfully argued that he orchestrated the attack.

According to Nevada law, anyone who aids or abets a murder can be convicted as a principal actor, so Davis' memoir acted as a confession that solved one of music's biggest and darkest mysteries.

Davis had owned up to it while trying to dodge charges in 2008, even bragging about his role in Shakur's murder while claiming credit for the shooting in the memoir.

When his sentence was read to him, the judge enquired if Davis had any response.

He said: "I'm good. I'm gonna appeal this case for sure.”

It was found that hours before the 'All Eyez On Me' artist's death, Davis’ nephew, Orlando Anderson, had been beaten up by Shakur inside the MGM Grand casino on the Las Vegas Strip.

Anderson was named as the gangster who fired the fatal shots while Davis planned the ambush, though the former gang member is the first person to be charged in connection with the murder.

In 1998, Anderson was killed in a shootout.

Duane "Keffe D" Davis. Credit: Pool / Getty

Sanft stood by his work for Davis

The well-known Nevada defense attorney represented the Compton gangster pro bono, and said he did everything possible during the trial.

Speaking to FOX5 after the verdict, he stated: “We had the best team possible in this case, from the motion practise work on this appeal to our investigator to our firm here at SOS Injury.

“We all did our part. I don’t see what I could’ve done differently.”

Sanft, who leaves behind two children, also mentioned a conversation with Davis before the decision: “He had reminded me this is phase one. Because I was upset with the verdict, I was very disappointed in the jury.

“Mr. Davis was the one who said, ‘Don’t worry about it, man, this is the first phase,’ and I said, ‘I understand, I hate to lose.’”

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Authorities have made a harrowing discovery after searching the family home of the suspect in a horrific shooting in Krakow, Poland.

Local publications have identified the shooter as 'Michal O.', and he is accused of opening fire at several locations in Krakow's historic Main Square on Saturday (November 7).

He reportedly drove around the tourist hotspot in a black Subaru, firing at people who were running for cover, before police shot and wounded him, subsequently taking him into custody.

Among the deceased were four women and two men, including three Polish nationals and a British citizen, as at least 15 others were left injured.

The masked attacker can be seen being apprehended by police officers in a video that has been broadcast by news outlets, as six shots are fired at him from a close distance before his weapons are confiscated.

Police released a statement after making the arrest, writing on X: "Police officers confronted an armed attacker. They did not hesitate, even though they themselves were in mortal danger,

“This is what police service is all about. Courage, responsibility and a willingness to act even when your own life is at stake.”

Later that afternoon, police would make another horrible discovery.

24-year-old gunman 'Michal O.' opened fire at multiple spots in Krakow’s historic Main Square on Saturday (November 7). Credit: Omar Marques/Getty Images

The suspect's family was found dead

The alleged gunman's dad, 53, mom, 52, and younger sister, 21, were found dead in the family’s apartment in Ostrowiec Świętokrzyski, 93 miles northeast of Krakow.

Police made the discovery just before 10PM on Saturday, as per Świętokrzyskie Province police.

The three family members sustained what were believed to be gunshot wounds, as seven firearms were seized from the apartment.

According to Polish outlet Fakt, the alleged shooter's sister, who lived in Krakow, was visiting her parents when the incident unfolded.

Police release statement after finding family's bodies

After confirming the ages of the victims and that they were related to the shooter, police added in an update on Facebook: "Injuries were revealed on the bodies, which were preliminarily assessed as gunshot wounds.

"The bodies were secured for detailed examinations. Seven weapons were secured in the apartment.

"Operations involving police counter-terrorism officers, technicians, and a prosecutor took place on site throughout the night.

"For safety reasons, residents of the block were evacuated during the ongoing operations. After they were completed, residents could return to their apartments.

"Our actions are not limited to the apartment where the body was found. The searches are ongoing," they concluded.

Neighbors recall how the family were

Zdzisław Szostak told Fakt that the family were 'normal people', and that the suspected shooter was 'silent'.

He added: “He’s a bit strange. He never talked. When he remembered, which was rare, he’d say hello. And he had his hood pulled over his head. I’ve never seen him in camouflage.”

The alleged shooter's mother was a cashier at a grocery store.

Szostak said that while the 24-year-old had several weapons, he thought they were used at a shooting range, adding: “It didn’t seem dangerous to me.”

Police have called for AB Rh-positive blood donations for Senior Constable Jakub Kulik, who, along with Constable Artur Morański, confronted the gunman.

Kulik, who used to serve as a soldier in the country’s 6th Airborne Brigade, was shot three times in the confrontation, and police say one of his lungs is no longer functioning as he continues 'fighting for his life in hospital.'

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A disturbing video has captured the moment two men allegedly dumped the body of a 24-year-old student in a quiet residential street in Brooklyn.

The security footage, recorded on October 29 in the Canarsie neighborhood, shows two men carrying a heavy duffel bag from the trunk of a car and dragging it to the curb.

Inside the bag was the body of Joseph Owusu, a computer science student who was originally from Ghana but was living in the Bronx.

His remains were found the following morning, October 30, by a person searching for scrap metal, who immediately called the police.

Two men were caught on surveillance cameras dumping the body of 24-year-old Joseph Owusu on October 29. Credit: ABC 7

The surveillance video also shows a white sedan stopping in the street with its hazard lights flashing, both rear doors open, and the trunk raised.

One of the men can be seen struggling with the bag and taking it to the sidewalk, as he drags it between a tree and a parking meter. The second man remained near the vehicle.

The footage has become a vital focus for Owusu's family, who are desperately seeking answers about what happened to him and who was responsible for his death.

Joseph was a member of the Ghanaian community in the Bronx. Credit: Facebook

Grieving brother demands justice for Joseph

Owusu's family said they had last spoken to him earlier that week and had no reason to believe anything was wrong.

On October 31, they were on their way to attend a vigil for Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old member of the Ghanaian community who had been fatally shot in the Bronx, when they were told by the NYPD that Joseph’s body had been found.

Joseph’s brother, Kojo Yeboah, has now called for justice for his brother and urged anyone who recognizes the people in the video to come forward.

"I need justice for Joseph. I want the truth to come out, the truth to come out, because my brother didn’t deserve to die the way he did. He was only 24. He had a lot of living to do," he said, per The Sun.

Yeboah said he has repeatedly watched the heartbreaking video, hoping to identify the people seen abandoning the bag containing his brother's body.

Joseph was an active member of his church, Ghana United Methodist, where he was an avid pianist.

"He loved the church. He loved things of God," Yeboah said. "From the church, from his friends, he was loved by everyone, everyone."

Alongside studying computer science and participating in church activities, Joseph also worked to support people with disabilities.

An autopsy was underway to confirm his cause of death while the NYPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. As of this writing, no arrests have been made.

Joseph’s body was found just a day after fellow Ghanaian Javits Frimpong, 15, was killed in the Bronx on his way to school. Credit: Andrew Lichtenstein/Getty

Ghanaian community also mourns 15-year-old shooting victim

Owusu's death came as New York's Ghanaian community was already mourning the killing of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was killed while on his way to school in the Bronx on October 29.

He was rushed to a local hospital after the shooting, where he was pronounced dead.

Surveillance footage reportedly captured the late teen running, as a person wearing all black trailed behind. Another angle of video footage seemed to show masked individuals in dark clothing escaping the site of the shooting.

The horrific killing has prompted grief and anger in both Ghana and the United States, renewing concerns about gun violence and the safety of young people.

"I lost him," the 15-year-old's father, Thomas Frimpong, told reporters. "I don’t know what to do now," per The Guardian.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, condemned the attack in a statement, which read: "We will pursue justice and we will make sure that those who did this do not get away with it."

The Ghana diaspora public affairs collective, a US-based non-profit, also spoke out, saying: "Just one year ago, Javits arrived in the United States from Ghana to reunite with his father and begin a new chapter of his life."

"Like so many Ghanaian immigrant families, his family came together in America with hopes of greater opportunity, security, and a promising future...That future has now been violently taken away," they added.

In a post shared on X, New York mayor Zohran Mamdani said President Trump had agreed to grant a visa to Frimpong's mother, Doris Adu Gyamfi, so she could mourn her son in person.

Mamdani said the murder of a child was a pain no parent should endure, "let alone from thousands of miles away".

"Javits Frimpong's mother deserves to say goodbye to her son in person. I just got off the phone with President Trump, and he has agreed to grant her visa immediately," he said.

"All of New York City is mourning this tragedy."

At the time of the report, police had not announced any arrests in connection with Frimpong's killing and were searching for three teenage boys as part of their ongoing investigation.

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