5 h. ago China’s Xi to pay official visit to Russia on 7 May ahead of Victory Day Parade

Xi was already among the leaders set to attend the Victory Day Parade in Moscow on 9 May

Politics

7 h. ago China’s Xi Jinping to pay official visit to Russia, alongside Victory Day celebrations

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Russia May 7–10 at President Vladimir Putin’s invitation, the Kremlin confirmed Sunday

Politics

19 h. ago King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary

King Charles and royals gather for military parade to mark VE Day anniversary  Reuters

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28 h. ago VE Day: Ukrainian troops to join London procession to mark anniversary of victory

The act of solidarity reflects global support for Ukraine, Ministry of Defence says

Politics

29 h. ago Armed forces parade overnight through London in VE Day dress rehearsal

Bands, soldiers and mounted units gathered from about 2.30am on Saturday to march the route they will take.

Events

42 h. ago King Charles to make historic speech at exact same time as his grandfather 80 years ago

King Charles will deliver a live address at a concert from Horse Guards Parade in London to conclude the national VE Day commemorations - at the exact same date and time the UK announced the end of WW2

Politics

54 h. ago Plans revealed for massive military parade on Trump’s 79th birthday

President has desired lavish Armed Forces spectacular in Washington ever since being impressed by France’s Bastille Day parade in Paris in July 2017

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56 h. ago Army may be gearing up for Trump birthday military parade with 6,600 soldiers: report

Trump was smitten by France’s military parade in Paris on Bastille Day that he saw in 2017

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4 d. ago Modi drops out of attending Victory Day celebration in Moscow

India likely to send defence minister to attend Red Square parade, say reports

Politics

7 d. ago Greater Manchester set for day of travel chaos as roads and train stations shut

The marathon, St George's Day parade and major works are all taking place

Events

9 d. ago Gunman who killed 7 and injured nearly 50 at July 4th parade refused to appear for sentence

Robert E Crimo killed seven people and injured dozens of others during a horror mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in Chicago - he refused to appear for sentencing

Events

1 week ago Gunman in 2022 mass shooting at suburban Chicago July Fourth parade to be sentenced in court

An Illinois man who admitted to a mass shooting at a suburban Chicago Independence Day parade in 2022 is scheduled to be sentenced on Thursday

Events

1 week ago Prayers, a parade and a volcanic eruption: photos of the day – Wednesday

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Culture

1 week ago Prayers, Jane Fonda and a volcanic eruption: photos of the day – Wednesday

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Culture

1 week ago St George’s Day parade to take place in Manchester this weekend

It's set to be a busy Sunday for Manchester

Politics

1 week ago Survivors of 2022 July Fourth parade mass shooting to address gunman before his sentencing

Survivors and relatives of people killed in a 2022 mass shooting at an Independence Day parade in suburban Chicago are set to address the gunman at his sentencing hearing

Events

2 w. ago A street parade and a drone attack: photos of the day – Monday

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3 w. ago Inside the 'wokest county in Britain' where VE Day parade was declared 'too elitist', Christian prayers were banned and worker won payout for 'low' desk

It's the county that is home to one of the world's oldest pubs, was behind Britain's iconic red post boxes and brought the magic of the Harry Potter franchise to the big screen.

Economics

3 w. ago VE Day parade to go ahead after councillor suggested it would be ‘elitist’

Dacorum Borough Council cabinet member Caroline Smith-Wright had told a meeting on April 2 that there were no plans for a parade.

Politics

3 w. ago Military parade marking the 80th anniversary of VE Day is refused by council for being 'too elite'

Hertfordshire's Dacorum Borough Council has come under fire for failing to put on a march to commemorate the end of the Second World War in Europe on May 8.

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