Trump declares May 8 as 'Victory Day' for World War II: 'Going to start celebrating our victories again!'

After Canada, Trump Effect in Australia? Anti-Trump Stance Strengthens Albanese’s Re-Election Bid

After shaping Canada’s recent election outcome, Donald Trump’s polarizing presence now casts a long shadow over Australia’s federal vote. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese appears to be benefiting from an anti-Trump sentiment, with his firm stance and centrist appeal gaining traction as Australians head to the polls. As opposition leader Peter Dutton struggles to counter Labour’s narrative, the “Trump effect” may once again sway a foreign election—this time, Down Under. #AustraliaElection #Australia2025 #TrumpAustralia #TrumpEffect #AustraliaNews #ElectionDayAustralia #AustraliaElectionResults #FederalElection2025 #AustraliaElectionNews #ElectionAustralia #TrumpTariffsAustralia #AustralianElection2025 #AustraliaFederalElection #TrumpInAustralia #AustralianPolitics Also Read Australian Election 2025: Polls Closing Amid Public Concern Over Inflation And Housing Crisis :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/australian-election-2025-polls-closing-amid-public-concern-over-inflation-and-housing-crisis-4142285.html?ref=DMDesc Why Donald Trump's Trade Tariffs Are Threat To Global Food Security :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-donald-trumps-trade-tariffs-are-threat-to-global-food-security-4142083.html?ref=DMDesc CIA, Other Spy Agencies Set To Shrink Workforce Under Donald Trump Administration Plan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/cia-other-spy-agencies-set-to-shrink-workforce-under-donald-trump-administration-plan-4142055.html?ref=DMDesc ~PR.152~ED.103~HT.336~GR.124~

Trump’s SHOCKING Plan for CIA-NSA Revealed | Over 1,200 Jobs To Be Phased Out | Details Out

The Trump administration is preparing to downsize the CIA, NSA, and other intelligence agencies, cutting over 1,200 jobs. The Washington Post reports hundreds at the CIA have already taken early retirement, with further cuts to come via hiring freezes. CIA Director John Ratcliffe says the goal is to realign the agency with Trump’s national security vision. The administration has also scrapped DEI programs, fired top generals, and is shifting intelligence focus toward China and human sources. Some laid-off employees are challenging terminations in court. Tulsi Gabbard’s office has not responded to the reports. #Trump #CIA #NSA #SpyAgencies #JohnRatcliffe #TulsiGabbard #TrumpCuts #NationalSecurity #IntelligenceCuts #CIAReform #NSAChanges #SpyWorkforce #DEI #FiringControversy #TrumpAdmin #IntelShakeup #HumanIntelligence #ChinaFocus #GovernmentDownsize #USPolitics ~HT.318~ED.346~

Albanese vs Dutton: Australia Votes in Showdown Amid Trump-Era Economic Fears | Australia Election

Australians head to the polls in a high-stakes federal election that pits incumbent Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Opposition Leader Peter Dutton. As over 18 million citizens cast their votes on May 3, 2025, the nation grapples with soaring inflation, housing shortages, and rising interest rates—all set against the backdrop of global economic uncertainty fueled by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed tariff war. Opinion polls suggest a narrow edge for Albanese’s Labor Party, but both leaders have warned of possible surprises, evoking memories of the 2019 upset. #australia #AustraliaElection2025 #FederalElection2025 #AnthonyAlbanese #PeterDutton #AustraliaVotes #ElectionDayAustralia #AustralianPolitics #LaborVsLiberal #AustralianFederalElection #Election2025 #AusPol #AlbaneseVsDutton #AustraliaNews #VoteAustraliaaustralia,australian election,australia ~HT.178~GR.344~PR.152~ED.103~

Australia votes in general election overshadowed by Trump tariffs

Trump Sparks Outrage With AI Pope Image After Joking He Wants To Succeed Francis | Papal Conclave

Donald Trump is facing intense backlash after sharing an AI-generated image of himself in papal robes, just days after Pope Francis’ death. Trump had recently joked about wanting to become the next Pope, igniting further outrage. Critics called the move “disrespectful” and “narcissistic,” accusing him of mocking Catholic traditions and the late pontiff. South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham added fuel by endorsing Trump as a “dark horse” papal candidate. Trump attended Pope Francis’ funeral, but his social media post has drawn global condemnation and stirred debate about religious sensitivity and satire. #Trump #PopeFrancis #AIImage #Vatican #CatholicChurch #Mockery #SocialMediaBacklash #TrumpControversy #PapalSatire #FrancisDeath #DonaldTrump #Religion #AIcontroversy #LindseyGraham #TrumpAsPope #Disrespect #CatholicsReact #USPolitics #SatireOrInsult #TrumpMeme Also Read Why Donald Trump's Trade Tariffs Are Threat To Global Food Security :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/why-donald-trumps-trade-tariffs-are-threat-to-global-food-security-4142083.html?ref=DMDesc CIA, Other Spy Agencies Set To Shrink Workforce Under Donald Trump Administration Plan :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/cia-other-spy-agencies-set-to-shrink-workforce-under-donald-trump-administration-plan-4142055.html?ref=DMDesc US President Donald Trump Viral Video: Was He Mocking Pakistan’s Water Crisis Or Something Else? Check Inside :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-president-donald-trump-viral-video-was-he-mocking-pakistan-s-water-crisis-or-something-else-che-4141213.html?ref=DMDesc ~HT.318~ED.102~GR.124~

Speaker turns on Big Ben's light to mark WW2's end

The speaker of the House of Commons turned on Big Ben's symbolic light as part of the VE Day anniversary celebrations. Sir Lindsay Hoyle replicated former speaker Douglas Clifton Brown who switched on the light at the top of Big Ben in 1945, which symbolised the end of the blackouts in London during the Second World War. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Zelensky to Attack Putin’s Victory Day Parade? Ukrainian MP Reveals Zelensky’s SHOCKING Plans

A Ukrainian Member of Parliament has sparked global alarm by claiming President Volodymyr Zelensky may be planning a direct strike on Russia’s Victory Day Parade—a highly symbolic annual event commemorating the Soviet Union’s World War II triumph. The shocking allegation suggests Kyiv could target the May 9 celebration in Moscow, where President Vladimir Putin is expected to appear, in a dramatic escalation of the war. #VictoryDayParade #ZelenskyAttack #RussiaVictoryDay #UkraineStrikeThreat #PutinVictorySpeech #RedSquareParade #RussiaMay9 #ZelenskyVsPutin #UkraineRussiaWar #VictoryDay2025 #PutinParadeSpeech #MoscowParade2025 #RussiaUnderThreat #May9Parade #VladimirPutin ~PR.152~HT.336~GR.344~

Putin and Lukashenko Arrive in Volgograd: WWII Commemoration or Strategic Play Amid Rising Tensions?

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko have arrived in Volgograd—formerly known as Stalingrad—for a high-profile World War II commemoration. But is this just a symbolic tribute to Soviet history, or something more? The two leaders are expected to address a joint Russian-Belarusian parliamentary forum on wartime legacy, but their private meeting is sparking speculation about deeper military and strategic coordination. With Belarus now formally aligned with nuclear-armed Russia through a 2024 defense pact, and tensions with the West rising, many are questioning the true purpose behind this visit. Watch the full video to explore what’s really going on. #Putin #Lukashenko #Volgograd #Stalingrad #WWIICommemoration #RussiaBelarus #Geopolitics #MilitaryAlliance #RussiaNews #BelarusNews #PutinLukashenkoMeeting #WWIIAnniversary #GlobalTensions #StrategicPartnership #PowerPlay ~PR.274~HT.408~CA.298~

Putin Calls Victory Day Sacred, Says WWII Triumph Still Binds Soviet Republics in Shared Glory

Russian President Vladimir Putin has declared Victory Day the most important holiday for most former Soviet republics, stressing that the defeat of Nazism is a shared legacy. In his speech, Putin emphasized how this day connects the countries that were once part of the Soviet Union, marking their collective triumph over the Nazi regime. The Russian leader reaffirmed the importance of commemorating the immense sacrifices made during WWII while highlighting the ongoing significance of this historical victory in today's geopolitical landscape. #Putin #VictoryDay #SovietUnion #WWII #Nazism #Russia #VictoryDaySpeech #SovietRepublics #RussianHistory#WWIIAnniversary #HistoricalLegacy #NaziDefeat #VictoryOverNazism #GlobalUnity #SharedLegacy #SovietVictory#HistoricalCommemoration #PutinSpeech #VictoryDay2025 #PutinQuotes #RussianPolitics Also Read Zelensky Awaits U.S. Response After Putin Rejects Unconditional Ceasefire Proposal :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelensky-awaits-u-s-response-after-putin-rejects-unconditional-ceasefire-proposal-4116597.html?ref=DMDesc Preparations Underway For Vladimir Putin’s India Visit: Russian FM Lavrov :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/preparations-underway-for-vladimir-putin-s-india-visit-russian-fm-lavrov-4106621.html?ref=DMDesc Zelenskyy Says He Will Only Agree To Meet With Putin After Common Plan With Trump Is Negotiated :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/zelenskyy-says-he-will-only-agree-to-meet-with-putin-after-common-plan-with-trump-is-negotiated-4071599.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.102~HT.408~

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day'

Kremlin announces Ukraine ceasefire to coincide with World War II 'Victory Day' Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the full cessation of hostilities on “humanitarian grounds” for Victory Day, which is marked on 9 May, according to the Kremlin. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/04/28/kremlin-announces-ukraine-ceasefire-to-coincide-with-9-may-world-war-ii-victory-day Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Ceramic poppies return to Tower of London to mark WWII end

Ceramic poppies will return to the Tower of London in a new commemorative display marking 80 years since the end of the Second World War. Opening on 6 May 2025 and running through to Armistice Day in November, the display will feature nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies from the original 2014 installation, ‘Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red’. The artwork transformed the Tower’s moat into a sea of red, attracting more than five million visitors and becoming a national site of remembrance. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn