‘No Kings’ protests live: Few arrests reported ahead of Trump parade

“No Kings” demonstrations are already underway in hundreds of cities across the U.S. in protest of what organizers describe as President Donald Trump’s authoritarian policies involving recent immigration raids.

“The corruption has gone too far,” the protest’s organizers wrote on their website. “No thrones. No crowns. No kings.”

Protests are planned for nearly 2,000 locations across the country, but no events are scheduled in Washington, D.C., where a military parade for the Army’s 250th anniversary will take place this evening, coinciding with the president’s birthday.

In Minnesota, Gov. Tim Walz has asked the public to refrain from attending planned demonstrations across the state “out of an abundance of caution” until a suspect in the Saturday morning shooting of a state lawmaker and her husband is apprehended.

In New York, meanwhile, Mayor Eric Adams stated that the NYPD was well-prepared to manage the protests and protect those exercising their rights. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch warned that any criminal conduct will not be tolerated and arrests would be made.

Trump has said he does not feel like a king, and any protesters who gather in Washington during the parade would be met with “very big force.”

F1 Canadian GP LIVE: Lewis Hamilton eyes shock pole in qualifying

F1 next heads to a fan-favourite venue in Montreal for the Canadian Grand Prix and round 10 of the 2025 season.

Oscar Piastri extended his championship lead with victory in Barcelona last time out, finishing ahead of McLaren teammate Lando Norris. The gap at the top of the standings is 10 points.

Yet the Spanish GP ended in controversy with Max Verstappen’s clash with George Russell and his subsequent 10-second time penalty. The Dutchman is now just one penalty point away from a race ban, and will have to keep it clean for the next two races.

Lewis Hamilton will be eyeing a major improvement after a difficult race in Spain, though his teammate Charles Leclerc did finish on the podium for the second consecutive race.

Follow live updates of the Canadian GP with The Independent

Two skydivers die in ‘tragic accident’ at Devon airfield

Two skydivers have died in what has been described as a “tragic accident” at an airfield in Devon.

Emergency services were called to the area of Dunkeswell Aerodrome at around 1pm on Friday following concerns for the welfare of two people, who were in a tandem jump, according to The Sun.

The skydivers were confirmed dead at the scene, and their families have been informed, Devon and Cornwall Police told The Independent.

A police spokesman said: “Scene guards remain in place and enquiries are ongoing by the relevant agencies.”

Chief executive of British Skydiving, Robert Gibson, said in a statement: “Today, Friday 13 June 2025, British Skydiving has been notified of a tragic accident in which two jumpers lost their lives.

“Our deepest condolences go to their families, friends and the entire skydiving community.

“A British Skydiving Board of Inquiry will investigate the accident.

“Once complete, a report – setting out the Board’s conclusions and any recommendations – will be submitted to the coroner, the police, the CAA, the British Skydiving Safety & Training Committee (STC) and any other relevant authorities.

“No further details will be provided at this time. We respectfully ask for privacy for all those affected at this difficult time.”

The Independent has contacted the Civil Aviation Authority for comment.

The incident occurred at Dunkeswell Aerodrome, a former RAF site near the border of Somerset in the Blackdown Hills area of Devon.

Standing at 839ft above sea level, it is the highest licensed airfield in the UK and was originally established as a US naval base during the Second World War.

Anyone with information about the accident that could assist the authorities should call 101 or report via Devon and Cornwall Police’s website quoting 50250150193.

Additional reporting by SWNS

Man arrested over shooting murder of two Scots outside Spanish bar

A man has been arrested in connection with the murder of two Scots outside an Irish pub in southern Spain.

Eddie Lyons Jr and Ross Monaghan died after a gunman opened fire outside Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on the Costa del Sol earlier this month.

On Friday, officers from Merseyside Police arrested a 44-year-old man on behalf of Spanish authorities on two counts of murder.

He appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday for extradition proceedings and will remain in custody.

A spokesperson for the National Crime Agency said a 44-year-old man was arrested on Friday “in the Liverpool area on behalf of the Spanish authorities for two counts of murder”.

“The operation was supported by officers from the NCA’s National Extradition Unit,” the spokesperson said.

“The individual appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, June 14, for the commencement of extradition proceedings. He was remanded in custody.”

The attack took place around 11pm when a car pulled up outside the bar and a masked man got out before opening fire as the two men stood outside.

The gunman fled in the car, and both men died at the scene.

At the time, Police Scotland said the attack did not appear to be linked with a series of criminal acts by rival groups in Scotland, and that any speculation was “not helpful” to the investigation.

The statement read: “The investigation into the fatal shootings in Fuengirola is being carried out by Spanish police.

“Police Scotland is supporting Spanish police where requested, however, at this time, we have no officers deployed within Spain.

“There is currently no intelligence to suggest the deaths of these two men in Spain are linked to the recent criminal attacks in Scotland being investigated as part of Operation Portaledge.

“Any misinformation or speculation linking the events in Spain is not helpful to the ongoing investigations in either country.

“There is also nothing to suggest that the shooting in Fuengirola was planned from within Scotland.”

Operation Portaledge is investigating a suspected gang feud linked with a number of shootings, firebombings and assaults in the Glasgow and Edinburgh areas since March.

More than 40 people have been arrested in connection with the incidents.

Win a Wilderness Festival luxury package for two

Music fans can win a luxury package for two to this year’s Wilderness Festival, all courtesy of Audi.

Wilderness returns this year to the picturesque nature reserve at Cornbury Park, Oxfordshire, and will be headlined by rock band Supergrass, Nineties rave duo Orbital, and Brit Award-winning, Grammy-nominated indie-rock duo Wet Leg.

Completing the headliner lineup are Basement Jaxx, who are making their return to live shows for the first time in over a decade, as they celebrate the 25th anniversary of their groundbreaking album, Remedy.

The winner will receive a pair of complimentary festival tickets and boutique accommodation in a luxury cabin for two. They will also be treated to an Audi Kitchen experience and, for the ultimate luxury, your own private chauffeur to take you and your guest to the festival and return journey.

Enter the prize draw here.

Wilderness Festival is known for its eclectic music lineup, which this year includes performances from pop singer Lapsley, singer-songwriter Bess Atwell, Scottish musician Jacob Alon and DJ Craig Charles.

At The Sanctuary and Spa, guests will discover an oasis of calm, whether that means taking part in disco yoga or a workshop to explore your sensuality. Highlights include boating, massage treatments, sauna rituals, hot tubs, a wild sauna, Wim Hof method ice baths and wild swimming.

Gourmet food offerings can be found at Ben Quinn’s long table banquet in the woods, a once-in-a-lifetime experience set in the woods and lit by chandeliers. There, Quinn and his team will serve up a feast of flavour cooked right in front of you five courses of carefully curated, responsibly sourced, local and seasonal ingredients.

Elsewhere, attendees can join a number of talks, comedy sets and conversations, from Food Stories with Jay Rayner to a live recording of Jamie Laing’s podcast, Great Company.

Comedian, writer and NHS doctor Matthew Hutchinson will share a sharp and moving look at life on the frontline of British healthcare, while cultural historian Tiffany Watt Smith will uncover a bold and fascinating alternative history of female friendship.

The prize draw will open for entries at 3pm (BST) on 7 May 2025 and close at 3pm BST on 17 June 2025. Only one entry per person is permitted for the Prize Draw. Terms and conditions apply.

Prince William’s friend Sunjay Kapur dies after ‘swallowing bee’

Sunjay Kapur, Prince William’s friend and Aureus polo team owner, has died after having a heart attack during a polo match.

Guards Polo Club issued a statement about Kapur’s death on Friday on Instagram, noting he died “after becoming unwell when playing in a match at Smith’s Lawn” in Windsor. On Thursday, he was playing for the Sujan Indian Tigers polo team in the Cartier Trophy Semi-Finals when he fell ill.

“The Club sends its deepest condolences to his wife, Priya Sachdev, his children, the wider Kapur family and his Aureus team-mates,” the organization wrote in the caption.

His death was also confirmed by Sona Comstar, where Kapur worked as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. The automotive company noted that the 53-year-old died “of a sudden heart attack” on Thursday.

However, the heart attack was reportedly triggered by a freak accident. According to The Mirror, a bee stung Kapur in the mouth during the polo match, sending him into anaphylactic shock, before his heart stopped. He then collapsed on Smith’s Lawn, according to the outlet.

A witness told The Telegraph that before he collapsed, Kapur said: “I’ve swallowed something.”

Anaphylactic shock is a type of anaphylaxis, “a severe, potentially life-threatening allergic reaction,” according to the Mayo Clinic. When someone goes into shock due to anaphylaxis, their “blood pressure drops suddenly and the airways narrow, blocking breathing.”

A friend of Kapur also issued a statement about the businessman’s death to Telegraph Sport, saying: “He will be greatly missed not only by his family and friends but the local community around his club as he employed so many people and made so many friends – he was fun, kind and generous.”

“He didn’t distinguish between his grooms or high net worth friends – when he had a party, everyone was invited and everyone was equal.”

In 2015, Kapur inherited Sona Comstar from his father, Dr Surinder Kapur, who founded the company in 1987. Sona Comstar has nine factories spread across India, China, Mexico, Serbia, and the US, according to Forbes. The publication also noted that Sunjay Kapur had an estimated net worth of $1.2bn.

Sona Comstar also paid tribute to Kapur in its statement, writing: “A visionary leader, Mr. Kapur played a pivotal role in shaping Sona Comstar into a global mobility technology company built on innovation, sustainability, and purpose. His passion, foresight, and relentless commitment to excellence inspired everyone who had the privilege of working with him.”

An avid polo player, Kapur was known to play with members of the British royal family, including Prince William. The team Kapur owned, Aureus Polo, also paid tribute, calling him the “life and soul” of the team.

Kapur was married to Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor from 2003 to 2016. The pair welcomed two children, Samaira, 20, and Kiaan, 14. In 2017, he married model Priya Sachdev, and they welcomed a son, Azarias, seven.

Only hours before his death, Kapur issued an emotional statement on X about the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad that killed all but one of the 242 passengers onboard.

“Terrible news of the tragic Air India crash in Ahmedabad,” he wrote on X. “My thoughts and prayers are with all the families affected. May they find strength in this difficult hour.”

The Independent has contacted a representative for Prince William and the Guards Polo Club for comment.

Full list of stars named in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours

Numerous figures from the world of film, television, music, sport and politics have been named in the King’s 2025 birthday honours.

The standout names include The Who frontman Roger Daltrey, Oscar-winning actor Gary Oldman and football superstar David Beckham have been knighted as part of the King’s birthday honours.

Daltrey, 81, has been recognised for his services to music and charity, having been the patron of the Teenage Cancer Trust since 2000.

Meanwhile, Oldman 67, was recognised for his services to drama. The Hollywood star won an Oscar for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in the 2017 film Darkest Hour.

A long-awaited knighthood has also been given to former England captain David Beckham, who has been recognised for his contributions to sport and charity.

Elsewhere, actor and singer Elaine Paige, best known for her theatre roles in Evita and Cats, has received a Damehood.

Damehoods have also been given to author Pat Barker as well as former Conservative MP Penny Mordaunt.

Meanwhile, Strictly Come Dancing presenters Tess Daly and Claudia Winkelman have both been made MBEs and Georgia Harrison, a Love Island contestant turned campaigner, has also been honoured for tackling online privacy.

All the key figures named in the King’s birthday honours list:

Members of the Order of the Companions of Honour (CH):

Professor Dame Susan Jocelyn Bell Burnell DBE FRS FRSE. Visiting Professor, University of Oxford. For services to Astronomy and Physics and to Diversity.

Sir Antony Mark David Gormley OBE. Sculptor. For services to Art.

Dames Commander of the Order of the British Empire:

Patricia Margaret Barker CBE. Author. For services to Literature.

Emma Mary Bridgewater CBE. Founder, Emma Bridgewater Pottery. For services to Ceramics.

Elaine Paige OBE. Singer and Actress. For services to Music and to Charity.

Chi Onwurah MP. Member of Parliament for Newcastle Upon Tyne Central and West, and Chair of the Science, Technology and Innovation Select Committee. For Political and Public Service.

The Rt Hon Penelope Mary Mordaunt. Lately Lord President of the Privy Council, Leader of the House of Commons and Member of Parliament for Portsmouth North. For Political and Public Service.

Knights Bachelor:

Alexander Charles Beard CBE. Chief Executive, Royal Ballet and Opera. For services to the Arts.

David Robert Joseph Beckham OBE. For services to Sport and to Charity.

Roger Harry Daltrey CBE. Patron, Teenage Cancer Trust. For services to Charity and to Music.

Rufus John Norris. Director and Chief Executive Officer, The National Theatre. For services to Theatre.

Gary Leonard Oldman. Actor. For services to Drama.

The Rt Hon Mark Richard Tami MP. Member of Parliament for Alyn and Deeside. For Political and Public Service.

Order of the British Empire:

Companions of the Order of the Bath (CB)

Alison Mary Giles. Director of Security for Parliament, Houses of Parliament. For Parliamentary and Public Service.

Commanders of the Order of the British Empire (CBE)

Jane Elizabeth Marie Lapotaire. Actress. For services to Drama.

Timothy Iain Reeve. Deputy Director and Chief Operating Officer, Victoria and Albert Museum. For services to Museums.

Dana Strong. Group Chief Executive Officer, Sky. For services to Business and to Media.

Benjamin John Terrett. Chief Executive Officer, Public Digital and lately Deputy Chair, University of the Arts London. For services to Design.

Alison Agnes Isabel The Lady Myners. Lately Chair, Royal Academy. For services to the Arts.

Jane Tranter. Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Bad Wolf. For services to Television.

Sarah Virginia Wade OBE. For services to Tennis and to Charity.

Officers of the Order of the British Empire (OBE)

Anita Dobson. Philanthropist, Fundraiser and Patron. For services to Charitable Fundraising and to Philanthropy.

Maria Caulfield. Lately Minister of State for Health and Member of Parliament for Lewes. For Political and Public Service.

Allison Dowzell. Managing Director, Screen Alliance Wales. For services to Broadcasting.

Harris Wayne Engelbert Elliott. Artist, Curator and Stylist. For services to the Arts and to Cultural Diversity.

Alex James Farquharson. Director, Tate Britain. For services to Art.

Stephen Lambert. Television Producer and Executive. For services to Television.

David Wyndham Lewis. Founder, Young Voices. For services to Music.

Dr Samantha Jane Morton. Actress. For services to Drama and to Charity.

David Keith Pickard. Lately Director, BBC Proms. For services to Music.

Claire Riley. Chair, Seven Stories. For services to Children’s Literacy and to Health.

Daria Jean Taylor. Lately Member of Parliament for Stockton South. For Political and Public Service.

Monica Josephine Vaughan. For services to Sport.

Sian Eleri Westerman. Lately Senior Adviser, Rothschild & Co. For services to Fashion and Beauty and to Charity.

John Joseph Whiston. Managing Director, Continuing Drama and Head of ITV in the North, ITV Studios. For services to Broadcasting and to Television.

Stuart Worden. Principal, The BRIT School. For services to Creative Arts Education, to Music and to the Creative Industries.

Members of the Order of the British Empire (MBE):

Adjoa Aiboom Helen Andoh. Actor. For services to Drama.

Ann Elizabeth Atkinson Sharp. Opera Singer and Artistic Director, North Wales International Festival. For services to Music.

Mark Stephen Bills. Lately Director, Gainsborough’s House. For services to Art, to Museums and to the community in Suffolk.

Alex Robert Boucher. Founder and Managing Director, Analog. For services to the Gaming Industry and to Entrepreneurship.

Surdarshan Singh Chana. Indian Classical Musician. For services to Music and Sikh Culture.

Rachel Daly. For services to Association Football.

Tess Daly. For services to Broadcasting.

Christopher Norman Davies. For services to Running and to Health and Wellbeing.

Steven Michael Davies. Professional Cricketer. For services to Sport.

Gabriella Di Laccio. Soprano and Founder, Donne Foundation. For services to Music and to Gender Equality.

Angela Dixon. Chief Executive Officer, Saffron Hall. For services to Music Education and the Performing Arts.

Pamela Duncan-Glancy MSP. Member of the Scottish Parliament for the Glasgow Region. For Political and Public Service.

Michael Dunlop. For services to Motor Cycle Racing.

Jacqueline Faulkner. Director of Operations, Sky News. For services to Broadcasting.

Lee Fisher. Artistic Director, Freefall Dance Company. For services to Dance and to the Learning-Disabled Community.

Graham Keith Gouldman. Songwriter and Musician. For services to Music.

Sue Graves. Children’s Author. For services to Children with Special Educational Needs.

Mary Claire Greenwell. Makeup Artist and Ambassador, British Beauty Council. For services to the Beauty and Fashion Industries and to Charity.

Georgia Louise Harrison. Campaigner. For services to Tackling Online Privacy and Cyber Crime Awareness. (London, Greater London)

Bryan David Henderson. Director of Cricket and NFL, Sky. For services to Cricket.

Luke Humphries. For services to Darts.

Patricia Mary Johnson. For services to Women’s Golf.

Natasha Paula Jonas. For services to Boxing and to the community in Liverpool.

Julius Joseph. For services to Basketball.

Lucy Katan. Founder, British Grooms Association. For services to Sport.

William Frederick Kennard. Music Artist and Founder, East London Arts and Music. For services to Music and to Creative Arts Education.

Saffron Fern Lane. Lately Captain, Great Britain Women’s Ice Hockey Team. For services to Sport.

Andrew David Lapthorne. For services to Tennis.

David Valentine Lawrence. For services to Cricket.

Troi Minh Hong Lee. Founder, Deaf Rave. For services to the Arts and the Deaf Community.

Luke Littler. For services to Darts.

Gordon Marsden. Lately Member of Parliament for Blackpool South. For Political and Public Service.

Sarah Mansbridge. Gallery Director, Cornwall Contemporary. For services to Art.

Alistair Murray Moffat. Founder of Borders Book, Lennoxlove Book Festivals and Kelso Arts Festival. For services to Literature and Culture.

Tracy-Ann Oberman. Actor and Playwright. For services to Holocaust Education and Combating Antisemitism.

Wayne Ian Parmel. Co-Founder, ACE Dance and Music. For services to the Arts.

Crispin Parry. Chief Executive, British Underground. For services to the Arts, Music and the Creative Industries.

Christine Ann Pascall. Lately President, England Golf. For services to Golf.

Sanjay Mahendra Patel. Lately Managing Director, The Hundred. For services to Cricket.

Jeffrey Charles Pope. Writer, Director and Producer. For services to Drama.

Sheelagh Redpath. Lately Technical Officials Co-Ordinator for Netball, Commonwealth Games. For services to Netball.

Andrew James Richardson. Chair, Food and Drink Wales Board. For services to the Food and Drink Sector.

Sonia Sabri. Dance Artist. For services to Dance.

Katharine Staples. For services to the Promotion of Sport and Fitness.

Christine Margaret Still. For services to Gymnastics.

Oliver James Sykes. Children’s Author and Lead Artist and Producer, Stories of Care. For services to Access to the Arts for Underprivileged Young People.

Anastasia Florence Tennant. Lately Senior Policy Adviser, Arts Council England. For services to Museums and Galleries.

Nicolette Marie Thomas-Tapper. Radio Presenter. For services to Broadcasting and to the community in the West Midlands.

Lisa-Marie Tonelli. Founder and Festival Director, North East International Film Festival. For services to Film and Charity.

Angus John Tulloch. Founder Trustee, Scottish Schools Pipes and Drums Trust. For services to Music.

Patricia Jane Tuttle. For services to Film.

Richard Stephen Vallis. For services to Theatre, to Sport and to People with a Disability.

Christopher Brook Walker. Executive Director, Business and Operations, Royal Museums Greenwich. For services to Culture.

Jason Wilsher-Mills. Artist. For services to the Arts and Disability.

Claudia Winkleman. For services to Broadcasting.

Stephen Lawrence Winwood. Musician and Songwriter. For services to Music.

Medallists of the Order of the British Empire (BEM):

Edna Auld. Founder and Director, Jambouree Choir. For services to Music.

Alan Borthwick. Artistic Director, Edinburgh Gilbert and Sullivan Society. For services to Music.

Paul Raymond Cotgrove. Founder, Southend-on-Sea Film Festival and Founder, Horror-On-Sea Film Festival. For services to Film and British Film Heritage.

Zarith Nasa Hussain. For services to Cricket.

Ralph Robert Mills. Dresser, Royal National Theatre. For services to Theatre.

Roberta Morrall. For services to the Arts in Nefyn, Wales.

Marjorie Anne Nicholson. Artist and Director, Art Gene. For services to the Arts and to the community in Barrow in Furness.

Frank Thomson. Musician, Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. For services to Music and Culture.

Clara Rachel Wilson. For services to Music in Northern Ireland.