Senin, 03 Juni 2019

Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

The state banquet laid on for the Trumps on Monday evening is no small affair.

When America's first couple sit down to the lavish dinner in Buckingham Palace, they will be treated to an exquisite menu that was six months in the planning, and a table that took royal staff three days to set.

Around 170 guests are expected at the dinner, personally overseen by Queen Elizabeth II, in what will be a highlight of US President Donald Trump's first state visit to Great Britain.

The menu -- which is yet to be revealed -- will be served on historic dinner sets with six drinking glasses, for water, a champagne toast, red and white wines, a dessert wine and port, according to the UK's Press Association.

The table arrangement is a painstakingly precise process. Each place is set exactly 18 inches (45 centimeters) apart and every chair is an equal distance from the table.

Around this will be 19 serving stations -- staffed by a page, a footman, an under butler and a wine butler -- who will coordinate the delivery of plates, dishes and wine.

Beneath glittering chandeliers, a string orchestra will play throughout the evening. But guests will need to keep an eye out for 12 pipers entering the room -- an unusual tradition started by Queen Victoria -- the signal that the banquet is over.

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2019-06-03 14:09:00Z
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Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday.
A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

In addition to the pomp and pageantry, President Trump is also expected to be be greeted by thousands of protesters during his state visit to the UK.

A rally will take place in London on Tuesday, timed to coincide with Trump's meetings at Downing Street. Activists plan to "follow" Trump from Trafalgar Square towards Downing Street, or any other locations he visits.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has encouraged people to attend the demonstrations and voice their opposition to Trump's views, saying on Twitter that the protests are "an opportunity to stand in solidarity with those he's attacked."

"This is about sending a strong message that people in the UK don’t accept the divisive right-wing policies that Trump stands for and that inviting him for a state visit is totally inappropriate," the Stop Trump Coalition, which is organizing Tuesday's protest, said.

During Trump's visit to the UK last year, mass protests took place in the UK's capital and across the country.

Since this trip is occurring during the week, rather than at a weekend, turnout numbers may be lower this time, but one defining feature of those protests will be back: the Trump Baby blimp.

The 20-foot-tall balloon depicting the President as a wailing baby in a nappy will fly over London again during the march.

"Trump Baby destroys his fantasy about how the world sees him," one of its creators, Leo Murray, told CNN in April.

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2019-06-03 12:44:00Z
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Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday.
A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

In addition to the pomp and pageantry, President Trump is also expected to be be greeted by thousands of protesters during his state visit to the UK.

A rally will take place in London on Tuesday, timed to coincide with Trump's meetings at Downing Street. Activists plan to "follow" Trump from Trafalgar Square towards Downing Street, or any other locations he visits.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has encouraged people to attend the demonstrations and voice their opposition to Trump's views, saying on Twitter that the protests are "an opportunity to stand in solidarity with those he's attacked."

"This is about sending a strong message that people in the UK don’t accept the divisive right-wing policies that Trump stands for and that inviting him for a state visit is totally inappropriate," the Stop Trump Coalition, which is organizing Tuesday's protest, said.

During Trump's visit to the UK last year, mass protests took place in the UK's capital and across the country.

Since this trip is occurring during the week, rather than at a weekend, turnout numbers may be lower this time, but one defining feature of those protests will be back: the Trump Baby blimp.

The 20-foot-tall balloon depicting the President as a wailing baby in a nappy will fly over London again during the march.

"Trump Baby destroys his fantasy about how the world sees him," one of its creators, Leo Murray, told CNN in April.

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2019-06-03 12:19:00Z
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Apple WWDC, James Holzhauer and Trump in UK: 5 things you need to know Monday - USA TODAY

Trump, Melania to meet Queen Elizabeth as UK visit begins

Sound the trumpets and get out your tiaras: President Donald Trump is getting his heart's desire – a "State Visit" hosted by Queen Elizabeth II – after he and first lady Melania Trump arrived in Britain on Monday. Last July, the first couple had a more low-key audience with her majesty over tea at Windsor Castle. This time, he's getting almost the full Monty in a three-day state visit timed to coincide with the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings. In addition to a visit with the 93-year-old monarch, Trump will also meet with Prince Charles, Prince William and his wife Kate, and Prime Minister Theresa May before a sumptuous State Banquet Monday night.

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US, Mexico officials to begin talks over tariffs, border

Top officials from the U.S. and Mexico will begin talks Monday in a scramble to fend off President Donald Trump’s threat of devastating tariffs on imports from the southern ally and meet his demand for fewer migrants at the border. Trump’s Republican allies warn that tariffs on Mexican imports will hit U.S. consumers and harm the economy. On Monday, Mexican Economy Minister Graciela Marquez plans talks with Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross. Two days later, delegations led by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Foreign Relations Secretary Marcelo Ebrard will also meet in Washington. The president all but taunted negotiators for a quick resolution. “Mexico is sending a big delegation to talk about the Border,”Trump tweeted Sunday. “Problem is, they’ve been ‘talking’ for 25 years. We want action, not talk.”

'Jeopardy!' star James Holzhauer could break money record

Reigning "Jeopardy!" champion James Holzhauer has secured his 32nd win – and is just one dominant game from surpassing Ken Jennings' non-tournament record of $2,520,700. The professional sports gambler brought in $79,633 Friday night, bringing his total earnings to $2,462,216 – just $58,485 from breaking Jennings' record. That means Holzhauer could set a new record Monday. Jennings and Holzhauer are the only two "Jeopardy!" contestants to earn $2 million or more in regular, non-tournament winnings. However, it has taken Holzhauer fewer than half the number of episodes to rack up the prize money, a feat that Jennings called "astounding."

A sneak peek at Apple's plans for Phones, iPads and more

Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference opens Monday, giving a sneak peek at software updates for iPhones, iPads, Macintosh computers and the Apple Watch. While the show is aimed at app makers, the folks who create popular apps like Yolo, Tikok and PicArts, average consumers get to find out the new features that will be coming to their devices, as early as this summer in beta form, and in fall for final release. WWDC opens Monday at 10 a.m. Pacific time from the San Jose McEnery Convention Center, with a two-hour keynote address by Apple CEO Tim Cook and other execs. You can stream the event live at Apple's website, but if you're watching on an Apple computer, you'll need to view it in Apple's Safari browser. 

Major League Baseball draft begins

The 2019 MLB draft gets underway Monday night at 7 p.m. ET (MLB Network), with the Baltimore Orioles holding the No. 1 overall pick. Baseball’s draft certainly turns out more busts compared to the NBA and NFL – and there have been tons of late-round gems – but some of the greatest players in history have gone in the first round. It’s a big day for the Arizona Diamondbacks, who have four selections in the top 34 picks.

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2019-06-03 12:08:30Z
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Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday.
A banner unveiled on Vauxhall Bridge in London on Monday. Dan Kitwood/Getty Images

In addition to the pomp and pageantry, President Trump is also expected to be be greeted by thousands of protesters during his state visit to the UK.

A rally will take place in London on Tuesday, timed to coincide with Trump's meetings at Downing Street. Activists plan to "follow" Trump from Trafalgar Square towards Downing Street, or any other locations he visits.

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has encouraged people to attend the demonstrations and voice their opposition to Trump's views, saying on Twitter that the protests are "an opportunity to stand in solidarity with those he's attacked."

"This is about sending a strong message that people in the UK don’t accept the divisive right-wing policies that Trump stands for and that inviting him for a state visit is totally inappropriate," the Stop Trump Coalition, which is organizing Tuesday's protest, said.

During Trump's visit to the UK last year, mass protests took place in the UK's capital and across the country.

Since this trip is occurring during the week, rather than at a weekend, turnout numbers may be lower this time, but one defining feature of those protests will be back: the Trump Baby blimp.

The 20-foot-tall balloon depicting the President as a wailing baby in a nappy will fly over London again during the march.

"Trump Baby destroys his fantasy about how the world sees him," one of its creators, Leo Murray, told CNN in April.

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2019-06-03 12:10:00Z
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Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

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Donald Trump and the First Lady will be met at Buckingham Palace shortly by the Queen, Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

They'll have lunch with the Queen, which Prince Harry will also join them for.

Harry's wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, will not be present -- since she's on maternity leave. In the lead-up to his trip, Trump called Meghan "nasty," before falsely denying that he had done so.

After lunch, the Trumps will head to Westminster Abbey with Andrew, Duke Of York, where they will lay a wreath at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior.

After that, they will rejoin Charles and Camilla for tea in Clarence House. The conversation between Charles, a lifelong conservationist, and Trump, a climate change denier, could be an interesting one.

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2019-06-03 12:02:00Z
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Donald Trump's state visit to the UK: live updates - CNN

The Lofgran and Weed families outside Buckingham Palace.
The Lofgran and Weed families outside Buckingham Palace. CNN

Crowds are beginning to gather outside Buckingham Palace ahead of US President Donald Trump's arrival to meet the Queen.

For two American families, Trump's UK trip came as a surprise. "We were on holiday and just read he was coming, and thought, 'this is going to be interesting!'” Andrea Lofgran, from Arizona, told CNN.

“When we came around the corner and saw the American flag and the Union Jacks together coming down the Mall it sent chills up and down. It was really special," added Lofgran, who is visiting London with her daughter Lauren, nine, and their neighbors Dave and Julia Weed.

“It’s pretty impressive if you think of the Queen and how many presidents she has met. That’s what blows me away," she said.

The Queen has met every US president during her reign, with the exception of Lyndon Johnson. Her first presidential meeting was with Harry Truman in 1951, a year before she ascended to the throne.

"I'm excited to see Marine One and the helicopters," added Lauren.

Joseph Afrane, 55, from London, is used to setting up camp outside Buckingham Palace. The royal fan was in place bright and early. -- wearing a specially-made suit -- as he has been several times for big royal occasions.

"If Her Majesty is holding a very important national event, I will come down as early as half past seven,” he told CNN.

Afrane said he was “very, very excited" about the US President's state visit.

Joseph Afrane in his special suit.
Joseph Afrane in his special suit. CNN

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2019-06-03 10:34:00Z
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