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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
- Politics
- Daily Mail
Trump to France 'you would be speaking German right now' if not for US
By President Donald Trump needled France Tuesday saying 'you would be speaking German right now' had it not been for the U.S.'s involvement in World War II, as he again touted Saturday's Army parade. 'We're going to celebrate our country for a change,' Trump said, expressing frustration that the U.S. hasn't held military-centric celebrations to mark significant milestones. Trump then told reporters how he had recently called up France as they were celebrating the World War II victory. 'But we helped them a lot,' Trump said. 'As you know, I don't have to get into that, but I called up other countries, they're all celebrating the victory. We're the only country that didn't celebrate the victory and we're the one that won the war, OK?' 'If it wasn't for us you would be speaking German right now, OK?' the president continued. 'We won the war - you might be speaking Japanese too - you might be speaking a combination of both. We won the war and we're the only country that didn't celebrate it and we're going to be celebrating big on Saturday,' the president added. Saturday's Flag Day parade, which also happens to be Trump's 79th birthday, is to mark the Army's 250th anniversary, as the U.S. military formed before the Declaration of Independence was signed. It was a 2017 visit to France that got Trump mulling military parades. He was invited by French President Emmanuel Macron to attend Bastille Day celebrations, which in 2017 also coincided with the 100th anniversary of the United States entering World War I. During Trump's first term, he tried to host a military parade, but the idea was scrapped due to the high cost of fixing Washington, D.C.'s roads, among other hiccups. Instead, in 2019 the president held a 'Salute to America' on the Fourth of July in front of the Lincoln Memorial, where tanks were on display, and several flyovers occurred. Now on Saturday, Trump is finally getting his military parade. 'We're going to have a fantastic June 14 parade, Flag Day, it's going to be an amazing day. We have tanks, we have planes, we have all sorts of things. And I think it's going to be great,' he boasted. During his back-and-forth with reporters in the Oval Monday - before he headed to Fort Bragg to kick off the Army's 250th anniversary celebrations - he also warned protesters not to try anything. 'By the way, for those people who want to protest, they are going to be met with very big force,' Trump said. 'And I haven't even heard about a protest, but you know this is people that hate our country, but they will be met with very heavy force,' the president added. An organization called 'No Kings' is organizing demonstrations across the country on June 14th, the day of the military parade. The threat to demonstrators comes amid Trump sending Marines to Los Angeles and federalizing National Guard members to quell protests that broke out over Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids in the area.
Khaleej Times
6 days ago
- General
- Khaleej Times
India: Kohli 'absolutely gutted' after 11 die in stampede during RCB's IPL victory parade
What should have been a moment of joy after years of pain turned into tragedy. At least 11 have people died and 47 were injured in a stampede during newly-crowned India Premier League champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru's (RCB) victory celebrations on Wednesday. And former India captain Virat Kohli, who plays for the franchise, was saddened by the tragic news. "At a loss for words. Absolutely gutted," Kohli wrote on Instagram, followed by a broken heart emoji. Meanwhile, the franchise issued a statement and offered its condolences to the families of the victims who died in the tragedy. "We are deeply anguished by the unfortunate incidents that have come to light through media reports regarding public gatherings all over Bengaluru in anticipation of the team's arrival this afternoon. The safety and well-being of everyone is of utmost importance to us," RCB said. "RCB mourns the tragic loss of lives and extend our heartfelt condolences to the affected families. Immediately upon being made aware of the situation, we promptly amended our programme, and followed, the guidance and advice of the local administration. We urge all our supporters to please stay safe," the franchise added. In a dramatic final at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday night, RCB finally broke their 18-year title drought by overpowering Punjab Kings.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Will Arsenal hold a trophy celebration after winning Women's Champions League?
Arsenal will hold a victory celebration outside the Emirates Stadium on Monday after sensationally winning the Women's Champions League for the first time in 18 years. The Gunners stunned holders Barcelona in Lisbon as Stina Blackstenius delivered the suckerpunch after the English side survived long spells of pressure. The victory is Arsenal's first European title since 2007 and they are the first English women's side to win the Champions League since that trailblazing squad. Now, Renee Slegers and her players will celebrate with a trophy lift in Armoury Square, which is just outside the club's Emirates Stadium in North London. It will take place on Monday 26 May, kicking off at 11:30am and running through to approximately 12:15pm. The event will include a trophy presentation and on-stage interviews with players and staff. Arsenal head coach Renee Slegers said they will look forward to celebrating their Champions League triumph with those who have helped the club along its journey. 'Looking forward to it so much' she said. 'I was with the club in 2007 and know a bit about where we came from. There are so many people that have invested for a long time. I'm such a small part of it. 'Thank you so much to all those people. If you achieve something by yourself that is great, but to achieve something together is much greater. It's so special to share this with the fans. 'It means so much for everyone who has built towards this but it also means so much for the future. It motivates us and it shows what we are capable of. There is even more in the group. The strength of the team has been to grow every single day. If you are part of Arsenal you go for trophies. That is what we want to do.'
The Independent
24-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Will Arsenal hold a trophy celebration after winning Women's Champions League?
Arsenal will hold a victory celebration outside the Emirates Stadium on Monday after sensationally winning the Women's Champions League for the first time in 18 years. The Gunners stunned holders Barcelona in Lisbon as Stina Blackstenius delivered the suckerpunch after the English side survived long spells of pressure. The victory is Arsenal's first European title since 2007 and they are the first English women's side to win the Champions League since that trailblazing squad. Now, Renee Slegers and her players will celebrate with a trophy lift in Armory Square, which is just outside the club's Emirates Stadium in North London. It will take place on Monday 26 May, kicking off 11:30am and running through to approximately 12:15pm. The event will include a trophy presentation and on-stage interviews with players and staff.
