When Chinese President Xi Jinping held his first parade in 2015 to mark the anniversary of World War Two’s end, he placed his two predecessors beside him, symbolising respect and continuity of leadership. Ten years on and having eliminated domestic opposition as he serves an unprecedented third term as president, Xi was flanked on Wednesday…
President Xi Jinping declared China “unstoppable” during a speech on Wednesday, opening a massive parade in Beijing to mark 80 years since the end of World War II. Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was among 26 world leaders present to witness China’s largest-ever military parade, a display of strength orchestrated by Xi to highlight Beijing’s…
Police officers work at the scene after an incident where a car ploughed into a crowd of Liverpool fans during a parade celebrating their side’s Premier League soccer title, in central Liverpool, Britain, May 27, 2025. — Reuters “We are hoping of course that they pull through,” says mayor. Nearly 50 people hurt as car…
A paramedic carries a child after multiple people were hit by a car during the Victory parade in Liverpool, Britain on May 26, 2025. — Reuters LIVERPOOL: Several people were injured when a car crashed into fans during a Liverpool FC victory parade and police arrested a 53-year-old British man shortly afterwards. The crowd had gathered…
