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Germany : From Trump to Putin, Cologne’s Rose Monday floats skewer world leaders

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade: Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man float over chilly New York

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade showcased Shrek, Minnie Mouse, Buzz Lightyear and Pac-Man over Manhattan, with spectators braving chilly weather and strong winds.

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan’s military parade marks new chapter in South Caucasus

Azerbaijan celebrated the anniversary of reclaiming control of Karabakh, marking a historic moment for the country and the entire region by closing the tragic chapter of decades of bloody conflict and starting a new chapter of peace.

United Kingdom

Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty

Paul Doyle, 53, faces 31 charges after dozens of people were injured in the city centre on 26 May.

Lifestyle

In Pictures: Millions join parade at London's Notting Hill Carnival

The Notting Hill Carnival, an enormous celebration of Caribbean culture, is widely recognised to be the largest street party of its kind in Europe. This year, an estimated two million people joined the festivities in west London.

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Bautzen Pride goes ahead under police guard after threats

The Pride parade in Bautzen, eastern Germany, went ahead on Sunday with a strong police presence following threats from far-right groups.

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Nepal holds first Pride rally since major funding cuts

Hundreds of people marched through Kathmandu on Sunday in Nepal’s annual pride rally, the first to be held since a major reduction in overseas funding.

Hungary

Opposing parties use mass Budapest Pride to boost their own agendas

Despite a ban on the event by the government of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, more than 100,000 turned up for the annual pro-LGBTQ+ rally through Budapest.

World News

Budapest Pride goes ahead in defiance of Orban ban

EU Commissioners and dozens of MEPs are in the Hungarian capital to attend and support the Budapest Pride march on Saturday.

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Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome

Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic.

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Red noses and big shoes fill Lima’s streets for Clown Day

Dozens of clowns in oversized shoes, painted faces, and colourful costumes marched through Lima’s streets on Sunday for Peru’s annual Clown Day.

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‘Parade of the Galaxies’ brings Star Wars fans to Santiago streets

Hundreds of Star Wars fans gathered in Santiago on Saturday for the second “Parade of the Galaxies,” celebrating the iconic saga with elaborate costumes and performances.

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Mexico commemorates Battle of Puebla with historic reenactments

Hundreds of participants in full costume gathered in Mexico City on Monday to mark the 1862 Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla.

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Spring welcomed in Minneapolis with 50th Mayday Parade

Hundreds gathered in Minneapolis on Sunday to mark the 50th annual Mayday Parade, a long-standing celebration of the arrival of spring.

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Colourful parade opens Cheung Chau’s Bun Festival

Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau island burst into celebration on Monday as the annual Bun Festival got underway with a vibrant parade through its narrow streets.

Hungary

Hungary passes law banning Pride events in new blow to LGBTQ+ rights

Attending a banned event will carry fines up to about €500, and authorities will be able to use facial recognition tools to identify attendees.

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Jerusalem holds Purim parade with yellow ribbon symbolising hostages

The Purim parade in Jerusalem on Sunday featured the Israeli police band and a yellow ribbon, symbolising hostages held in Gaza amid ongoing conflict.