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Army anniversary parade on Trump's birthday could cost up to $45 million: A military parade next month will feature hundreds of Army vehicles and thousands of ...
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Army anniversary parade on Trump's birthday could cost up to $45 million
Trump’s Military Parade in D.C. Could Cost $45 Million, Officials Say: The parade is scheduled for June 14, the date of the Army’s 250th anniversary ...
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Trump’s Military Parade in D.C. Could Cost $45 Million, Officials Say
Tanks, cannons and soldiers sleeping in DC offices: Inside Trump birthday military parade
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Price tag for Trump’s military parade could reach $45 million: Soldiers will be housed in U.S. Department of Agriculture and General Services Administration ...
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Price tag for Trump’s military parade could reach $45 million
The Military’s Birthday Parade Rolls Quietly Through Trump’s Washington: Antonia Hitchens on President Donald Trump’s military parade, in Washington, D.C. ...
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The Military’s Birthday Parade Rolls Quietly Through Trump’s Washington
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Trump Praises Military Parade Amid Massive Protests
The 250th Army birthday parade included 6,000 troops and 84 vehicles, coinciding with millions protesting nationwide on June 14, 2025.
Key FactsJun 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • President Trump called the 250th anniversary parade of the U.S. Army a tremendous success despite lower-than-claimed attendance.

  • The event started 30 minutes early to avoid predicted heavy rain, which ultimately did not occur.

  • Approximately 6,000 soldiers and 84 military vehicles participated, along with over 50 aircraft in the celebration.

  • On the same day, over 2,000 protests across the country drew an estimated 4 to 6 million people opposing Trump’s policies.
  • Last night was a tremendous success with a fantastic audience.
    Donald Trump, reflecting on the military parade during remarks to reporters.
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte match in aquamarine for Trooping the Colour
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Princess of Wales Withdraws from Royal Ascot Event
Catherine skips the five-day horse racing event attracting 250,000 fans while King and Queen continue royal traditions.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The Princess of Wales did not attend Royal Ascot as she carefully manages her public return after a cancer diagnosis.

  • Kensington Palace confirmed her absence, though her husband and the royal family arrived in the lead carriage procession.

  • This 200th-anniversary event draws hundreds of thousands of spectators annually to the Berkshire racecourse.

  • The King and Queen maintain Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy and aim for victory with their horse Rainbows Edge.
  • Doing what I can to stay cancer free is now my focus.
    — Catherine, the Princess of Wales, on her priorities following her cancer diagnosis.
Prince William celebrates 43rd birthday with puppy photo: Kensington Palace posts an image of the Prince of Wales playing with his dog Orla's litter.
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Prince William celebrates 43rd birthday with puppy photo
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Prince William’s Birthday Celebrated with Royal Puppies
A photo for William’s 43rd birthday featured him with his cocker spaniel Orla and three of her puppies outdoors.
Key FactsJun 21 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Prince William’s 43rd birthday was marked by a photo on the official royal Instagram account.

  • The image shows him sitting on grass alongside the cocker spaniel Orla and three puppies.

  • Kate Middleton and their children George, Charlotte, and Louis shared a brief birthday message.

  • Orla was originally a gift from Kate’s brother James, who owns a dog food business.
  • They helped families who were 'heartbroken, fearful of the future and often desperately isolated.'Catherine, Princess of Wales, speaking about the support for children's hospices.
Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.
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Purple Heart Army veteran self-deports after nearly 50 years in the U.S.
Aung San Suu Kyi turns 80 in Myanmar junta jail: YANGON - Myanmar’s deposed democratic leader Aung San Suu Kyi marked her 80th birthday in junta detention ...
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Aung San Suu Kyi turns 80 in Myanmar junta jail
The Philadelphia protest is something of a flagship demonstration amid nationwide actions as Trump holds a controversial military parade in Washington, D.C ... Show more
‘No Kings’ protesters rally in Philadelphia against the Trump administration: The Philadelphia protest is something of a flagship demonstration amid nationwide ...
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Nationwide 'No Kings' Protests Challenge Trump Policies
On June 14, millions joined over 2,000 peaceful rallies across the U.S. opposing the Trump administration's agenda.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • 'No Kings' protests on June 14th drew millions across more than 2,000 U.S. cities and towns opposing Trump’s administration.

  • Most marches remained peaceful, though clashes occurred in Los Angeles and Virginia, including a vehicle attack on protesters.

  • The demonstrations focused on upholding the rule of law, immigrant rights, and opposing perceived authoritarianism by Trump.

  • Some protests were canceled in Minnesota following a politically motivated shooting targeting lawmakers for safety reasons.
  • The hatred that exists, that (Trump has) generated, has got to stop. Democracy has got to come back in full.
    Tom Scharff, a protester in Louisville, explaining his reasons for attending the rally.
Five army personnel killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s west: Media              : An Israeli attack on Saturday in Iran’s west killed at least five army ...
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Five army personnel killed in Israeli attack on Iran’s west: Media         ...
Trump hosts Pakistani army chief, disagrees with Modi over India-Pakistan war mediation
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Trump hosts Pakistani army chief, disagrees with Modi over India-Pakistan ...
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Modi Clarifies No US Mediation in India-Pakistan Ceasefire
The May ceasefire followed four days of conflict and was settled through direct military talks, not external mediation.
Key FactsJun 18 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Prime Minister Modi informed President Trump that the ceasefire with Pakistan was achieved without US mediation.

  • Hostilities ceased after direct military communications initiated by India and accepted by Pakistan.

  • The leaders’ first direct conversation since the May conflict occurred during the G7 summit in Canada.

  • Trump expressed support for India’s anti-terror efforts and accepted an invitation to the upcoming Quad summit.
  • Prime Minister Modi emphasised that India has not accepted mediation in the past and will never do.
    — Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri regarding the conversation between Modi and Trump.
U.S. Army tests new drone defense radar: The U.S. Army is testing advanced radar technology to counter low-flying drones, as Soldiers from the 3rd Squadron ...
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U.S. Army tests new drone defense radar
Rock Hall of Famers say Trump military parade used their music ‘without permission or authorization’
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Rock Hall of Famers say Trump military parade used their music ‘without ...
Prince of Wales celebrates birthday with cute puppy picture: It’s a quieter birthday for the Prince of Wales than last year, when he took Prince George and ...
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Prince of Wales celebrates birthday with cute puppy picture
Jimmy Kimmel Roasts President Trump For Dozing Off Next To Melania Trump At His "G.I. Joe-Themed Birthday Party": "The Closest He Gets To Sleeping With His ...
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Jimmy Kimmel Roasts President Trump For Dozing Off Next To Melania Trump ...
China announces September military parade to mark end of WWII: Chinese troops will parade through Beijing's Tiananmen Square alongside aircraft flypasts and ...
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China announces September military parade to mark end of WWII
The Cutest Photos of the Royal Kids at Trooping the Colour 2025: Once again, Prince William and Kate Middleton's kids stole the show at King Charles's birthday ...
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The Cutest Photos of the Royal Kids at Trooping the Colour 2025
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Father's Day Photos Highlight Royal Family Moments
Two portraits of Prince William with his children were taken in Norfolk by Josh Shinner and shared in June 2024.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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  • New images released for Father's Day depict Prince William with his children George, Charlotte, and Louis.

  • One black and white photo captures the family laughing together on the grass, while another shows them standing in a garden portrait.

  • These pictures were posted on the official royal Instagram accompanied by a loving message from the children.

  • King Charles and Queen Camilla also shared photos of their fathers to extend Father's Day wishes broadly.
Japan conducts its first anti-ship missile test on its own territory: Japan’s army says it has conducted a missile test for the first time on Japanese territory ...
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Japan conducts its first anti-ship missile test on its own territory
The Princess of Wales and Princess Charlotte match in aquamarine for Trooping the Colour
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Kate and Charlotte Shine in Coordinated Blue at Parade
At the 2025 Trooping the Colour, Kate’s aquamarine dress echoed Princess Diana’s style from 1992, symbolizing continuity and recovery.
Key FactsJun 17 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte wore coordinated blue outfits to celebrate King Charles’s birthday publicly at Trooping the Colour.

  • Kate’s aquamarine coat dress featured asymmetrical ivory lapels and was paired with Queen Elizabeth’s pearl drop earrings and a matching hat.

  • Princess Charlotte wore a slightly paler blue dress accented with a white bow and white flats, enjoying the carriage ride alongside her mother.

  • This event was Kate’s first Trooping the Colour since announcing remission from cancer after treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital in 2024.
  • It is a relief to now be in remission and I remain focused on recovery.
    Kate Middleton, as she discusses her return to public life after her cancer diagnosis.
America was already divided – Trump’s $69m military extravaganza did not help: For many, a parade of 6000 soldiers and 128 tanks was a fitting way to celebrate ...
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America was already divided – Trump’s $69m military extravaganza did not ...
Beckham humbled by knighthood as King’s Birthday Honours list released: Sir David, who was made an OBE in 2003, receives a knighthood alongside actor Gary Oldman ...
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Beckham humbled by knighthood as King’s Birthday Honours list released
Emma Fogarty gets 2,000 messages ahead of 41st birthday: Ireland's longest-surviving person battling the most severe type of the skin condition ...
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Emma Fogarty gets 2,000 messages ahead of 41st birthday
Israel army says had intel Iran nuclear program nearing ‘point of no return’ : The Israeli military said on Friday that the intelligence it had gathered showed ...
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Israel army says had intel Iran nuclear program nearing ‘point of no ...
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Israel-Iran Conflict Intensifies Amid Global Diplomatic Pressure
Seven days into the conflict, 25 Israelis have died and Trump plans to decide on US military action within two weeks.
Key FactsJun 19 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Israel has launched extensive strikes on Iranian targets, destroying over half of Iran's missile launchers within a week.

  • Iran retaliates with missile and drone assaults on Israeli military and civilian sites, including a hospital in Beersheba.

  • The US is repositioning forces in the Middle East and weighing military involvement, with President Trump expected to decide soon.

  • Russia and China condemn the hostilities and call for diplomacy, while the UN highlights risks to civilians and healthcare facilities.
  • The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran is putting health facilities and access to health care at risk. The reports on the attacks on health so far are appalling.
    — World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus condemned the attacks on health facilities in the conflict between Iran and Israel.
Iran vows to escalate attacks on Israel following US air strikes: US strikes aimed at "reviving the dying Zionist regime", Iran's Revolutionary Guard official ...
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Iran vows to escalate attacks on Israel following US air strikes
OpinionFrom massive protests to a puny parade, America really let Donald Trump down | Opinion
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From massive protests to a puny parade, America really let Donald Trump ...
Thousands join national No Kings protest in Oklahoma City on Trump's birthday: Oklahoma City joined thousands across the nation for the No Kings protest ...
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Thousands join national No Kings protest in Oklahoma City on Trump's ...
OpinionOpinion: Several readers defend the recent military parade: Several readers say President Donald Trump's recent military parade honored those who served and was ...
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Opinion: Several readers defend the recent military parade
American Democracy Might Not Survive a War With Iran: The United States is well down the road to dictatorship. Imagine what Trump would do with a state of war.
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American Democracy Might Not Survive a War With Iran
Live updates: Trump kicks off D.C. military parade for Army’s birthday celebration
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Live updates: Trump kicks off D.C. military parade for Army’s birthday ...
OpinionTrump just bombed Iran. We deserve to know why, but don't count on the truth. | Opinion
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Trump just bombed Iran. We deserve to know why, but don't count on the ...
Israel issues, then drops Iran missile warning: Israel's army warned early Tuesday that it had detected new missiles launched from Iran ...
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Israel issues, then drops Iran missile warning
Kaine criticizes U.S. strikes on Iran; Youngkin backs Trump's actions: In Virginia early congressional reaction to the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites ...
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Kaine criticizes U.S. strikes on Iran; Youngkin backs Trump's actions
Trump’s Military Birthday Parade Was a Gross Failure: Trump got the expensive military parade he wanted on his birthday, courtesy of Lockheed Martin, Palantir ...
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Trump’s Military Birthday Parade Was a Gross Failure
Armed men on motorbikes kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says: Several hundred armed men, many on motorbikes, attacked a Niger army base near the border with ...
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Armed men on motorbikes kill 34 Niger soldiers, ministry says
‘No Kings’ Was Biggest Protest in U.S. History: Data Analyst: For reference, that’s between 1 and 2 percent of the total population of the United States.
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‘No Kings’ Was Biggest Protest in U.S. History: Data Analyst
Israeli army says soldier killed in southern Gaza: The Israeli army said Sunday that a soldier had been killed in battle in Gaza one day earlier ...
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Israeli army says soldier killed in southern Gaza
Why Trump's military parade was an “epic failure”: US President Donald Trump salutes the passing troops from the VIP stand during the military parade celebrating ...
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Why Trump's military parade was an “epic failure”
Trump Made His Supporters Endure Misery To Attend His Military Parade: Between the hours of sweltering heat and waiting in lines that went for blocks ...
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Trump Made His Supporters Endure Misery To Attend His Military Parade
Truck Carrying Tank for Trump’s Parade Kills Pedestrian in D.C.: The truck was transporting a tank that participated in Trump’s multimillion dollar military ...
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Truck Carrying Tank for Trump’s Parade Kills Pedestrian in D.C.
Famous faces take to streets as No Kings protests attract thousands across US: Over 2000 protests took place in 50 different US states to rail against ...
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Famous faces take to streets as No Kings protests attract thousands across ...
Thai PM apologises for leaked Cambodia call causing political crisis: The leaked call prompted a political crisis that threatens to collapse Ms Paetongtarn's ...
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Thai PM apologises for leaked Cambodia call causing political crisis
WATCH: Thousands attend Army 250th birthday parade in Washington, DC: A military parade celebrated the Army's 250th in Washington D.C., with thousands of people ...
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WATCH: Thousands attend Army 250th birthday parade in Washington, DC
Veterans Speak Out Against Trump’s Military Parade: ‘It Feels Gross’: Some veterans have spoken out against Trump's military parade, with one claiming "there's ...
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Veterans Speak Out Against Trump’s Military Parade: ‘It Feels Gross’
TikTokers Say They Trolled Trump’s Birthday Parade By Reserving Tickets They Didn’t Use
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TikTokers Say They Trolled Trump’s Birthday Parade By Reserving Tickets ...
Riots in the USA: “No Kings” - Nationwide protests against Trump: While President Trump holds a military parade in Washington on his birthday ...
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Riots in the USA: “No Kings” - Nationwide protests against Trump
Trump’s Military Birthday Parade Rolls Past Sparse Crowds in Washington: Antonia Hitchens on President Donald Trump’s military parade, in Washington, D.C. ...
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Trump’s Military Birthday Parade Rolls Past Sparse Crowds in Washington
Marines in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies: The Marine troops were deployed to the city after the protests erupted last week.
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Marines in LA while cities across US prep for 'No Kings' rallies
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US Marines Detain Civilian Amid Rising LA Protests
The detention marks a rare military action as thousands protest Trump’s 250th Army anniversary parade nationwide.
Key FactsJun 14 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: timeslive.co.za
  • US Marines in Los Angeles made their first civilian detention while supporting National Guard forces amid immigration-related protests.

  • The detained individual, a 27-year-old US Army veteran and immigrant, was mistakenly identified as a protester near a federal building.

  • A curfew has been enforced in downtown LA for over a week to maintain order without a set end date.

  • Approximately 1,800 protests are scheduled nationwide on Saturday opposing the military parade coinciding with Trump’s 79th birthday.
  • We are hoping that if the cause of the turmoil ends, which is stopping the raids, then I can almost guarantee you the curfew will go away in short order.
    Karen Bass, Mayor of Los Angeles, commented on the curfew during protests against immigration raids.
Israel assassinated Iranian army chief in secret mountain hideout | The Jerusalem Post
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Israel assassinated Iranian army chief in secret mountain hideout | The ...
Trump ‘Reamed Out’ Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author: The president wanted a “menacing” military parade but got the opposite instead ...
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Trump ‘Reamed Out’ Hegseth for Flop Birthday Parade: Author
OpinionClarence Page: Did you miss a national holiday, Mr. President?: Juneteenth came and went Thursday, but curiously something seemed to be missing from the annual ...
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Clarence Page: Did you miss a national holiday, Mr. President?
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Trump’s Power Play Threatens US Democratic Norms
Trump defies courts and uses the military for political gain, escalating tensions and risking democratic stability in 2025.
Key FactsJun 16 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: theage.com.au
  • Trump has repeatedly ignored judicial rulings and employed the military to advance his political agenda, breaking established US norms.

  • His military parades and federalization of the National Guard to suppress protests demonstrate a strongman approach to power.

  • Recent politically motivated violence, including a shooting in Minnesota, reflects an environment of intimidation linked to Trump’s rhetoric.

  • Nationwide opposition to these authoritarian moves is growing, potentially shaping the future of American democracy.
  • People don’t go after legislators if their work is meaningless.Cory Alpert, a PhD researcher at the University of Melbourne looking at the impact of AI on democracy.
Truck carrying tank after Army's 250th birthday parade kills pedestrian in DC: The accident happened on the evening of June 16 while a truck was moving the tank ...
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Truck carrying tank after Army's 250th birthday parade kills pedestrian in ...
Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?: Tanks roll through US capital to mark Army’s 250th anniversary, prompting cheers and ...
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Trump presides over Army parade: Celebration or ‘dictator behaviour’?
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Stormy Start Dampens Trump’s Military Birthday Parade
The $45 million parade began 30 minutes early amid light rain and drew thin crowds alongside nationwide protests.
Key FactsJun 15 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
  • The military parade honoring Trump’s 79th birthday was moved forward by half an hour to avoid evening storms.

  • Despite the high cost, the event saw sparse attendance and empty bleachers along the route.

  • Several Trump family members were absent, while key officials and corporate sponsors like UFC and Coinbase participated.

  • Over 2,000 protests occurred nationwide on the same day, with tens of thousands rallying near the parade.
Germany floats return to conscription if volunteer plan fails: Berlin aims to more than double army reserves in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine
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Germany floats return to conscription if volunteer plan fails
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Germany Considers Draft if Volunteer Recruiting Falls Short
Berlin plans to grow reserves from 60,000 to 200,000 by 2030 amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Key FactsJun 23 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ft.com
  • The government aims to more than double its military reserves in response to the war in Ukraine.

  • Defense Minister Pistorius prefers a voluntary recruitment system, initially accepting 5,000 new reservists annually.

  • A bill will include a compulsory draft option if volunteer numbers prove insufficient.

  • The active military force is planned to increase from 183,000 to 260,000 personnel by 2035 to meet NATO goals.
  • The situation is a 'scandal' because 'it means that in an emergency, ie if we were attacked, we could not call up our reservists because we don’t have their names or addresses.'Boris Pistorius, Germany's defense minister, commented on the challenges of recruiting reservists in the event of an emergency.
Omar: US being turned into ‘one of the worst countries’: Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) criticized the Trump administration’s use of the military, saying the U.S ...
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Omar: US being turned into ‘one of the worst countries’
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Photos: Military parade marking Army’s 250th anniversary amid anti-Trump protests
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Putin calls to congratulate Trump on his birthday — then launches hypersonic missiles on small Ukrainian city in one of largest attacks of war - Euromaidan ...
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Putin calls to congratulate Trump on his birthday — then launches ...
Colombia’s army says 57 soldiers kidnapped in restive southwest: President Gustavo Petro says freeing the seized soldiers ‘is imperative’.
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Colombia’s army says 57 soldiers kidnapped in restive southwest
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Missed Trooping the Colour 2025: King Charles celebrated his birthday at the 2025 Trooping the Colours event but his son ...
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Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Missed Trooping the Colour 2025
The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the Capitol: The video of John Spitzberg's arrest has been shared widely across social ...
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The story behind the arrest of 87-year-old veteran John Spitzberg at the ...
Israel's greatest threat isn't Iran or Hamas, but its own hubris: A people whose entire existence depends solely on military might is destined to end ...
972mag.com/israels-greatest-threat-isnt-iran-or-hamas-but-its-own-hubris/
Israel's greatest threat isn't Iran or Hamas, but its own hubris
Give new recruits £10,000 to join army, says Sir Ed Davey : The Lib Dems argue Britain needs to become "war-ready" to deal in an increasingly unpredictable world ...
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Give new recruits £10,000 to join army, says Sir Ed Davey
Trump military parade live: Tanks and thousands of soldiers take the streets for Army’s 250th anniversary show
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Trump military parade live: Tanks and thousands of soldiers take the ...
Israel conducted ‘extensive strikes’ on military targets in west Iran : Israel’s army says it conducted “extensive strikes” on military targets in west Iran ...
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Israel conducted ‘extensive strikes’ on military targets in west Iran 
White House Fumes at ‘Ugly’ Sculpture Mocking ‘Dictator’ Trump’s Birthday Parade: The 8-foot sculpture features quotes from authoritarian leaders worldwide ...
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White House Fumes at ‘Ugly’ Sculpture Mocking ‘Dictator’ Trump’s Birthday ...
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Missed Trooping the Colour 2025: King Charles celebrated his birthday at the 2025 Trooping the Colours event but his son ...
elle.com/culture/celebrities/a65064447/why-prince-harry-meghan-markle-missed-trooping-the-colour-2025/
Why Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Missed Trooping the Colour 2025
"No Kings" protests in the USA against President Trump: Tens of thousands of people took to the streets on "No Kings Day" in the USA. They accuse US President ...
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