In a fiery show of defiance, tens of thousands took to the streets across the United States and Europe on Saturday, unleashing the largest wave of anti-Trump protests since his return to the White House.

From Washington’s National Mall to New York, Los Angeles, and London, demonstrators railed against Donald Trump’s aggressive downsizing of the government, crackdown on civil liberties and global trade wars.

The demonstrations were organized by a broad coalition of progressive groups under the banner “Hands Off,” with events held in over 1,000 locations across the US and even in parts of Europe. Issues cited by protestors ranged from government downsizing, civil liberties concerns, and abortion rights, to fears of economic instability due to aggressive trade measures.

In Washington, a large crowd gathered at the National Mall, with speakers from across the country criticizing what they described as a dangerous and authoritarian shift in American politics. Representative Jamie Raskin, who played a key role in Trump’s second impeachment, addressed the demonstrators, warning against a “dictator who knows the price of everything and the value of nothing.”

In New York, protestor Shaina Kesner criticized the leadership as privileged and unaccountable. Meanwhile, demonstrators in Los Angeles used creative symbolism, including dressing as characters from The Handmaid’s Tale to protest restrictive reproductive laws.

Across the Atlantic, rallies in cities such as London and Berlin echoed the disapproval. Protestors called out Trump’s foreign policies and his approach to global trade. In Berlin, one retiree went as far as to label Trump a “lunatic,” while others in London warned of global economic fallout.

One common thread across all protests was concern over the perceived erosion of civil rights and increasing authoritarian tendencies. Protestors warned against the jailing of opponents, attacks on immigrants, and pressure on democratic institutions. “We’re out here to stop the, honestly, fascism,” said Dominic Santella in Boston.

The economic direction under Trump also drew criticism. Many blamed his trade tariffs and diplomatic confrontations for market instability and international strain.

Despite the scale of the protests and dropping approval ratings, the White House has largely dismissed the unrest. President Trump remained defiant, stating, “My policies will never change,” reaffirming his stance on key issues.

A powerful 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck early Saturday morning off the coast of Papua New Guinea’s New Britain Island, triggering tsunami warnings for nearby regions. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the quake occurred at 6:04 am local time (2004 GMT) and was located approximately 194 kilometres southeast of Kimbe, the nearest major town.

The US Pacific Tsunami Warning Center issued an advisory shortly after the tremor, forecasting tsunami waves between one to three metres for parts of Papua New Guinea. Smaller waves, less than 0.3 metres, were also expected in some regions of the nearby Solomon Islands.

The quake was classified as shallow, occurring at a depth of just 10 kilometres (six miles) — a factor that often increases the potential for surface-level damage and tsunamis.

Roughly 30 minutes after the initial tremor, a smaller earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 5.3 was reported in nearly the same location, according to the USGS. No immediate reports of casualties or damage were available at the time of reporting.

Earthquake-prone region on the ‘Ring of Fire’

Papua New Guinea is part of the Pacific Ring of Fire, a horseshoe-shaped zone known for frequent and intense seismic and volcanic activity. While earthquakes are common in the region, they often strike remote or sparsely populated areas, minimizing the human toll — although landslides and secondary hazards remain a risk.

Authorities have not yet issued any evacuation orders, but residents in coastal regions have been advised to stay alert and follow updates from local disaster management agencies.

Former US President Donald Trump is once again making headlines—this time not for his speeches, indictments, or golf swing, but for posting graphic military footage on his Truth Social account with a signature Trumpian flair: “Oops.”

Trump shared a black-and-white video allegedly showing a deadly US airstrike on Houthi fighters in Yemen, with the caption:

“Oops, there will be no attack by these Houthis. They will never sink our ships again!”

The video resembles imagery from military drone or surveillance aircraft, showing a group of individuals standing in an oval formation—supposedly Houthi rebels preparing for an assault. Seconds later, the screen flashes with an explosion, smoke plumes billow, and the feed cuts to a wide shot of the aftermath. A crater is visible. Bodies? Not so much. But the message? Loud and politically loaded.

While there has been no official confirmation from the Pentagon regarding the clip, Trump’s post comes amid ongoing US raids in Yemen, following multiple attacks by the Houthis on Red Sea commercial and military vessels.

Only Donald Trump can take a potentially classified drone strike and serve it with a side of sarcasm and sound effects. The “Oops” post has divided opinions—some called it “classic Trump,” others saw it as tone-deaf during an ongoing humanitarian crisis.

Still, in Trump fashion, the goal appeared clear: flex military strength and take a jab at US adversaries with just two syllables and a GIF-worthy explosion.

Houthi attacks continue amid Gaza conflict fallout

The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has ramped up its attacks on ships in the Red Sea, claiming it as retaliation for Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. US officials blame the rebels for escalating threats to international shipping lanes, and recent US-led strikes have been aimed at dismantling their capabilities.

According to Houthi-linked media, dozens of fighters were killed in American raids this week alone, though the exact number remains unverified.

In response to growing regional tensions, Washington announced that the USS Carl Vinson would join the USS Harry S. Truman in the Middle East to “promote stability, deter aggression, and ensure the free flow of commerce.”