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Photos of military parade marking Army's 250th anniversary amid anti-Trump protests

A large military parade showcasing American power, requested by President Donald Trump to mark the Army’s 250th anniversary, took place in Washington, D.C., featuring tanks, troops and marching bands. Hours before the parade, anti-war protesters displayed signs reading “Homes not drones” near a military equipment exhibit on the National Mall…

The Independent UK

Tehran-Washington nuclear talks on Sunday cancelled after Israel strikes targets in Iran

A sixth round of nuclear talks between Tehran and Washington planned for this weekend has been cancelled, mediator Oman said Saturday, following waves of Israeli attacks on Iran.

Radio France Internationale

How to watch or stream the Army Birthday Parade live online free without cable

Also called the Trump Military parade, it will involve thousands of troops.

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Iran Threatens to Attack US Military Bases If It Continues to Be a 'Backer' of Israel

Iran has threatened to strike U.S. military assets in the Middle East if Washington continues supporting Israel during a deadly, fast-escalating war.

Latin Times

Lawmakers shot as US cities brace for large crowds at nationwide anti-Trump rallies

A gunman shot two Democrat state lawmakers, killing one and her husband while cities large and small were preparing for major demonstrations Saturday across the US against President Donald Trump, as officials urge calm, National Guard troops mobilize and Trump attends a military parade in Washington to mark the Army’s…

Radio France Internationale

The Latest: 'No Kings' protests spread across US as Trump gets military parade

Americans are planning to demonstrate against President Donald Trump across the U.S. on Saturday as a counterpoint to the 200,000 people expected to attend the military parade in Washington

The Independent UK

Teargas used to disperse anti-Trump protests across US – as it happened

This blog has now closed. You can read our full report on the ‘“No Kings” demonstrations here and our report on Trump’s military parade here.

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Protests, parades and Pride: One week in June 2025 is drawing stark American fault lines

On the first weekend: a vision of the nation built upon inclusivity and the tenets of liberalism — a conception of country that incorporates generations of fights for equity, for compassion, for expanding what it means to be an American

The Independent UK

Traffic jams and tanks: Washington DC braces for Trump’s military parade

US capital city hosts celebration of army’s 250th anniversary, which also falls on president’s 79th birthday

The Guardian - US

‘No Kings’ protests recap: Millions rallied against Trump, organizers say

While the protests remained largely peaceful, there were several violent outbursts, including in Salt Lake City, where a gunman opened fire and left one person in “life-threatening condition.”

The Independent UK

The US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump's birthday military parade

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary.

Euronews

Trump To Host Military Parade Amid 'No Kings' Protests

US President Donald Trump will preside over a huge military parade in Washington on his 79th birthday Saturday, as nationwide "No Kings" protests underscore America's deep divisions over his second term.

International Business Times

Viral Video of Trump's "Scary" Military Parade Rehearsal Sparks Outrage Online

The rehearsal for the military parade celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States has gone viral on social media for its comparisons to other authoritarian regimes.

International Business Times

Tanks, flypasts, missiles: what to expect at Trump’s ‘dictator chic’ military parade

Washington will host a celebration of US army’s 250th anniversary, which also coincides with president’s birthday

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Israel strikes Iran, wiping out top military commanders and nuclear scientists

Israel launches strikes across Iran without US support and wipes out Iran’s military command. Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and Emergency Forces Commander Gholam Rashid were killed in the strikes, Israel says.

The Conversation

Trump may push Albanese on defence spending, but Australia has leverage it can use, too

Ahead of a prospective meeting between Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and US President Donald Trump at the G7 Summit Canada, two key developments have bumped defence issues to the top of the alliance agenda.

The Independent UK

Washington erupts after agents handcuff Democratic Senator at DHS Secretary press conference

Shock after Senator Alex Padilla manhandled and cuffed by federal security at Noem event in Los Angeles

The Conversation

US Army’s image of power and flag-waving rings false to Gen Z weary of gun violence − and long-term recruitment numbers show it

The U.S. Army will celebrate its 250th birthday on Saturday, June 14, 2025, with a parade in Washington, D.C., in which about 6,600 soldiers and heavy pieces of military equipment will roll through the streets. The parade aims to display the Army’s history and power.

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The Conversation

With Trump undoing years of progress, can the US salvage its Pacific Islands strategy?

Since 2018, the United States has worked, albeit often haltingly, to regain its footing with Pacific Island countries. It’s done this largely by reflecting a sentiment familiar in Pacific capitals: the region is not a geopolitical backwater, but a crucial strategic zone in the 21st century.

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s Iran threat is familiar, but it is unlikely to attack without US backing

Israel has threatened to destroy Tehran’s nuclear programme before, ultimately holding back in absence of Washington’s support

The Conversation

The transatlantic race to create the television

Number 1519 Connecticut Avenue lies just north of Dupont Circle, just over a 20-minute walk from the White House in Washington, DC. In 1921, the inventor Charles Francis Jenkins set up his laboratory and offices there, upstairs from a car dealership.

The Independent UK

The Latest: California challenges Trump's use of military in Los Angeles

Opponents of President Donald Trump’s administration are set to rally in hundreds of cities on Saturday

Euronews

Military show 'Twilight Tattoo' draws crowds as US Army prepares for parade

Hundreds gathered at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall near Washington on Wednesday to watch soldiers perform ahead of the US Army’s 250th anniversary celebration.

The Independent UK

Democrat John Fetterman spotted dining with Trump strategist Bannon at MAGA hotspot ...on the senator’s wedding anniversary

The Pennsylvania Democrat, who has raised eyebrows within his party for his right-leaning sympathies, was seen dining at a restaurant in Washington, D.C., on June 9

The Independent UK

The history of US-Iran relations as tensions flare with Israel

The diplomatic tension between Washington and Tehran goes back decades

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