George Floyd's family demand justice as protesters defy city curfews

The mother of George Floyd's daughter has demanded justice for him insisting he was a good man.

Thousands DEFY nationwide curfews and take to the streets for George Floyd protests as second week of fury rages on

PROTESTERS across the US defied curfews put in place to quell demonstrations so they could continue to demand justice for the killing of George Floyd, who died after a police officer knelt on his neck for eight minutes.

Italy welcomes back European travellers in attempt to revive key tourism industry

Justin Trudeau awkwardly pauses for 20 seconds after question on Trump's protest response

CANADIAN Prime Minister Justin Trudeau skirted a reporter's question yesterday when asked what his thoughts were regarding US President Donald Trump's response to the ongoing protests across the United States.

India confirms Trump has sent Modi an invitation to the G7 in huge boost to relations

LAST WEEK, Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One he wanted to invite Russia, India, South Korea and Australia to the G7.

Trump brags that Washington is ‘safest place’ after police teargas protestors

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump has faced backlash after he posted a tweet claiming that Washington DC was "the safest place on earth" amid social unrest.

US riots shooting: Two NYPD Officers and several others injured in Brooklyn - gunman shot

AT LEAST two NYPD police officers and several other people have been injured in a shooting in Brooklyn, with the gunman reportedly being shot dead.

Boris Johnson to take 'direct control' of coronavirus crisis in HUGE government shakeup

BORIS JOHNSON is to take "direct control" of the Government's handling of the coronavirus crisis by making major changes to the government's approach to the pandemic.

Unrest as Johnson’s ‘Potemkin cabinet no longer takes decisions’

Boris Johnson is facing unrest in his cabinet over claims that the main decision-making body of British government has been sidelined during the crisis.

David McAtee 'appears' to have fired his gun first prior to death: Police

Authorities in Louisville, Kentucky, released additional video footage Tuesday showing what they claim is David McAtee, who was shot dead by law enforcement earlier this week, firing his gun first.

China's services sector bounces back into growth, job losses continue: Caixin PMI

China's services sector returned to growth last month for the first time since January as the economy recovers from strict coronavirus-induced containment measures, although employment and overseas demand remained weak, a private survey showed.

Thousands of Protesters Defy New York City Curfew and Remain on the Streets

Thousands of demonstrators protesting the death of George Floyd remained on New York City streets Tuesday in defiance of an 8 p.m.

Both the left and the right rush to blame protest violence on outside extremists

Figures across the political spectrum have been quick to defend their own citizens as peaceful protesters while accusing outsiders of fomenting the unrest.

'Say his name! George Floyd!': Nationwide protests continue on 'Blackout Tuesday' in Chicago, Miami, Phoenix, across US

Daily protests have frequently been marred by violence and looting, and police have frequently used tear gas and rubber bullets to quell protesters.

Feds Charge Two for Firebombing Minnesota Building During Protests

They’re bringing in the big guns now.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) made its first known intervention on Monday into the spiraling crisis in Minnesota, following the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin.

One of America's most popular police trainers is teaching officers how to kill with fear-based warrior tactics

Dave Grossman's overly aggressive style prepares law enforcement officers for a job under siege, where they're "at war" on the streets.

Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic praises Trump speech that threatened to use military against protesters

Former Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic set his Facebook to private and deleted Twitter after his praise for Donald Trump's "law and order" speech caused a mixture of uproar and disappointment among fans and fellow musicians.Mr Trump warned on Monday that he would "mobilise all available federal resources, civilian and military, to stop the rioting and looting" following the death of George Floyd in police custody.

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore apologizes after saying George Floyd's death is on the 'hands' of looters

LAPD Chief Michel Moore is facing calls to resign after saying George Floyd's death is on the 'hands' of looters.

June 2 primary election results: Live updates

More than 400 delegates are up for grabs in seven states and Washington D.C.

Huawei Snubbed by Canadian Firms Ahead of Trudeau’s Crucial 5G Call

(Bloomberg) -- Two major Canadian wireless companies said they will build out their next-generation 5G wireless networks with equipment from European providers, sidelining China’s Huawei Technologies Co.Montreal-based BCE Inc.

China Takes First Steps Toward $3 Trillion REIT Market

(Bloomberg) -- For the longest time, the only way to get exposure to China’s real estate market, for mom and pop investors at least, was to buy a house.That’s all set to change with the advent of real estate investment trusts.China kicked off a REIT trial in late April that will initially focus around pooling capital to fund infrastructure projects like highways and airports.

Racism campaigners want Brits to "take a knee" in solidarity with US protesters

Stand Up to Racism has organised a protest in the UK at 6pm on Wednesday, June 3, amid widespread outrage at the killing of unarmed black man George Floyd while in police custody

Protesters ignore curfew to hit streets for 8th night as Trump berates 'scum'

Twenty-nine states have called for the assistance of the National Guard as a Government-imposed curfew comes into force on the eighth night of George Floyd protests

Defense Secretary Says He ‘Didn’t Know’ He Was Going With Trump To Photo-Op

“I thought I was going to do two things: to see some damage and to talk to the troops,” Mark Esper told NBC News.

Even Pat Robertson Is Turning On Trump: ‘You Just Don’t Do That, Mr. President’

The televangelist also said the president should be comforting Americans right now.

School closures: Rich-poor pupil gap gains 'wiped out'

Lockdown could undo a decade's progress in closing the achievement gap between rich and poor, says study.

'Law & Order' spinoff fires writer after he appeared to make threatening social media post

"Law & Order" boss Dick Wolf has fired TV writer Craig Gore from an upcoming spinoff series after Gore allegedly made threatening comments on Facebook amid widespread protests in Los Angeles.

Uber and Lyft ride services paused for Tuesday night's curfew in New York City

Uber, Lyft and other "for hire vehicles" in New York City will cease ride services Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, in keeping with the city's curfew.

Facebook shuts down far-right group planning to bring weapons to protests

Facebook said Tuesday that it had shut down pages and accounts associated with what it said was a hate group, whose members were discussing bringing weapons to the protests that are happening across the country.

Tensions simmer in Hong Kong as controversial anthem law back up for debate

Hong Kong lawmakers are set to resume a debate on Wednesday over a controversial bill that would make disrespecting China's national anthem a criminal offence, as the city ramps up for fresh protests amid simmering anti-government tensions.

Big in China and tiny in the US, Fast Retailing seen weathering pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic is shredding the global apparel industry, stripping hundreds of billions of dollars from sales and thrusting big names like J.Crew into bankruptcy protection.

Protesters clash with police in New York City in latest demonstrations

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of US cities on Tuesday for an eighth consecutive night of protests over the death of a black man in police custody, clashing with police and looting stores in New York City.

After The Pandemic: 1.7 million unknown viruses have potential to infect humans

A leading scientist has warned that animals harbour almost two million viruses with the potential to infect humans.

'We will all suffer if we get this wrong' - ministers defend quarantine

The quarantine plan for people arriving in the UK is vital to prevent a second coronavirus peak, the home secretary has insisted as she prepares to face her critics in the Commons.

Through tears, mother of George Floyd's daughter demands justice

Family says it wants world to remember Floyd as a good father, not just for the 'horrible video' that set off protests.

After The Pandemic: Predictions of how world of work and economy will change

Former BP boss Lord Browne, Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, economist and author Stephanie Kelton, and Stephen Moore, senior economic adviser to Donald Trump, spoke to Sky's Dermot Murnaghan about the future of work and the economy after the coronavirus crisis.

Almost all of Brits’ favourite holiday destinations have lower Covid-19 case rates than UK as quarantine backlash grows

ALMOST all of the countries favoured by Brits as summer holiday destinations have lower coronavirus infection rates than the UK.

Helicopter crashes and erupts into fireball near San Francisco ‘after hitting power line killing all three on board’

A HELICOPTER carrying three people has crashed northeast of San Francisco killing everyone on board, according to reports.

Trump says he’s MOVING Republican National Convention out of North Carolina and blames Gov Cooper’s coronavirus rules

DONALD Trump announced he is ditching plans to hold the Republican National Convention in North Carolina – and blamed the state’s Democratic Governor for “forcing” the move.

Officer, 39, kills herself with ‘gunshot to the head’ and is ‘found by fellow cop girlfriend after leaving note’

A NEW York police officer who was going through relationship problems has fatally shot herself, according to reports.

How close are we to a coronavirus vaccine? Latest news on UK and US trials

The death of George Floyd: will anything change?

Protests have exploded across the US after a video showed Derek Chauvin, a white Minneapolis police officer, kneeling on the neck of George Floyd, an African American man, despite his pleas that he could not breathe.

How Trump’s Idea for a Photo Op Led to Havoc in a Park

When the history of the Trump presidency is written, the clash with protesters that preceded President Trump’s walk across Lafayette Square may be remembered as one of its defining moments.

The surprising meaning behind the Queen’s iconic wave revealed

QUEEN ELIZABETH II's iconic royal wave might a lot to her grandfather according to a royal documentary.

Meghan Markle complains Kate Middleton gets royal support

Meghan Markle complained that Kate Middleton 'snaps her fingers' and receives the backing of the Palace, yet she wasn't given the same treatment.

Mexico border town of Tijuana ranked as the most dangerous city in the world in 2019

A study released by a Mexican watchdog group Monday notes that Tijuana was followed by Ciudad Juárez, Uruapan, Irapuato and Obregón as the five most violent cities in the globe in 2019.

Trump says governor has "forced" new convention location for RNC

Governor Roy Cooper said earlier Tuesday that the likelihood that the Republican National Convention will take place in Charlotte depends on the party's willingness to scale back its event.

‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ Cast, Showrunner Donate $100,000 to National Bail Fund Network

The "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" team announced Tuesday that they have made a six-figure donation to the National Bail Fund.

McConnell blocks resolution condemning Trump's response to protests

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer attempted to pass the resolution by unanimous consent.

New York unrest leaves political leaders at odds

Another night of upheaval that left storefronts smashed in some of New York’s most storied neighbourhoods also sparked recriminations among its political leaders — with the state’s governor issuing an unusually public rebuke to the city’s mayor and police for failing to maintain order.

Thousand Defy Ban in Paris to Protest as George Floyd Outrage Goes Global

French protesters took a knee and raised their fists while firefighters struggled to extinguish multiple blazes as a largely peaceful, multiracial demonstration degenerated into scattered tensions.

A photo op as protests swirled: how Trump came to walk to the church

Trump’s decision to walk to St John’s to be photographed with the Bible was another extraordinary decision made on the hoof * George Floyd killing – latest US updates * See all our George Floyd coverageEarly one Saturday morning in May 1970, Richard Nixon, under enormous pressure, left the White House, seeking to talk to people protesting against the Vietnam war around the Lincoln Memorial.

Sudan appoints new defense chief amid tensions with Ethiopia

The swearing-in came amid tensions with neighboring Ethiopia over a cross-border attack allegedly conducted by a militia backed by Ethiopia’s military.

Police Chief: Arrested Looters in NYC Are Immediately Released Because of Bail-Reform Law

Most of the looters and rioters arrested by the NYPD over the past several days are immediately released as a direct result of New York's new bail-reform law, New York City police chief Terrence Monahan told the New York Post on Tuesday.While the city police made over 650 arrests on Monday night alone, Monahan said that “just about all of them” will be released without bail.“We had some arrests in Brooklyn where they had guns, [and] hopefully [Brooklyn district attorney] Eric Gonzalez will keep them in, [but] I can't guarantee that'll happen,” Monahan said.

Washington man has some surprise guests: about 60 protesters

Rahul Dubey had some unexpected guests Monday night — about 60 in all — as a tense nation’s capital continued to grapple with the fallout from the death of George Floyd while in police custody.

Democratic Rep. Eliot Engel caught on hot mic amid unrest: 'If I didn't have a primary, I wouldn't care'

It comes as the New York congressman has faced his toughest primary since being elected Congress in 1988.

UK's Johnson offers visas for millions in Hong Kong

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Tuesday he would offer millions of Hong Kongers visas and a possible route to UK citizenship if China persists with its national security law.

Trump Says RNC Will Pull Convention From North Carolina

The state's Democratic governor refused to guarantee that tens of thousands of people could gather at an indoor arena.

Coronavirus: Food bank parcels for children 'at record high'

Charities say emergency supplies in Scotland have had to go up by 47% during the coronavirus pandemic.

US and South Korea reach agreement to fund Koreans working for US Forces Korea

The Pentagon announced Tuesday that the Department of Defense and South Korea reached a new cost-sharing agreement for the country to fund over 4,000 Korean nationals who work for US Forces Korea through the end of 2020.

The fight against Covid-19 should also be the fight against tobacco

Protecting people from the dangers of tobacco products—and holding tobacco companies accountable for their global actions—is a critical component in the fight against Covid-19, writes Kelly Henning.

Coronavirus pandemic: Updates from around the world

The coronavirus pandemic has brought countries to a standstill.

Official resigns from Pentagon advisory board over Esper's perceived support for clearing protest outside White House

A former top policy official at the Pentagon, James Miller, resigned from his role on the Defense Advisory Board due to what he said was Secretary of Defense Mark Esper's visible support for law enforcement officers' clearing of protesters from Lafayette Square on Monday.

Agreement reached on funding of South Korean workers at US bases, Pentagon says

The Pentagon said on Tuesday that it reached agreement with South Korea on a proposal for Seoul to fund thousands of Korean workers at US bases who were put on unpaid leave earlier this year.

Trump says Republican convention will not be held in North Carolina

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the Republican convention due to be held in North Carolina in August will have to be held in another state because of social distancing restrictions ordered by the state's Democratic governor.

Trump says Republican convention will not be held in North Carolina

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the Republican National Convention set for August in North Carolina would have to be held in another state because of social-distancing restrictions ordered by the state's Democratic governor.

Coronavirus brings Asia's booming online lending sector to juddering halt

The spring started out rosy for the Indian arm of ClearScore, a company that offers online credit scores and loans.

Pentagon moves about 1,600 Army troops into the Washington region

The Pentagon has moved about 1,600 US Army troops into the Washington, D.C., region, the Pentagon said on Tuesday, after several nights of violent protests in the city.

Protesters defy curfews in major US cities to march against police brutality

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of major US cities on Tuesday for an eighth consecutive night of protests over the death of a black man in police custody, defying pleas by mayors, strict curfews and other measures meant to curtail them.

Record coronavirus daily death toll in Brazil: Live updates

More than half a million people diagnosed with the virus in Brazil with a death toll the fourth-highest in the world.

Teen girl who recorded George Floyd death footage ‘getting therapy for the trauma and forced to move home’

A TEENAGE girl who recorded the death of George Floyd has started seeing a therapist who specializes in trauma, according to reports.

Woman accused of sending ex-boyfriend a severed pig’s head now faces a stalking order

A WOMAN accused of sending her ex-boyfriend a severed pig’s head now faces a stalking order.

Shamed professor whose doomsday forecasts sent the UK into lockdown praises Sweden for staying open

  THE PROFESSOR whose doomsday death forecasts put the UK into lockdown has praised Sweden for staying open.

Boris Johnson rebuffs Michel Barnier’s plea for compromise as Brexit talks resume

BORIS Johnson threw out Michel Barnier’s plea for compromise as Brexit talks resumed yesterday.

George Bush says ‘It is time for America to examine our tragic failures’ and backs peaceful George Floyd protests

GEORGE Bush has said it is time for America to “examine our tragic failures” and called the peaceful protests that have gripped the nation over the past few days a “strength”.

George Floyd: UK urged to 'take the knee' at doorsteps in solidarity with US anti-racism protests

Country asked to perform gesture synonymous with Black Lives Matter movement at 6pm on Wednesday

Boris Johnson says 3m people in Hong Kong will get path to British citizenship

George Floyd protests: US must take hard look at its 'tragic failures', says George Bush

What the new UK lockdown rules mean for you

Boris Johnson lays out visa offer to nearly 3m Hong Kong citizens

UK prime minister says all eligible for BNO passport can apply if China cuts freedoms Boris Johnson has opened the path to what he called one of the “biggest changes” ever to the British visa system, stating he was ready to offer a right to live and work in the UK to any of the nearly 3 million Hong Kong citizens eligible for a British National Overseas passport. Ministers have been ambivalent since last Thursday on whether the government’s offer of an extendable 12-month visa would be available only to the 350,000 current BNO passport holders in Hong Kong, or would also include the more than 2.5 million eligible to apply for the passport.

Gretchen Whitmer: The Coronavirus Is a Civil Rights Battle, Too

George Floyd’s death and the pandemic both reveal American infections.

Pandemic, Protests and Police: An Election Like No Other

Voters cast ballots, many by mail, in eight states and the District of Columbia, with limited polling stations open and concerns about the virus and civil unrest looming over the process.

America, We Break It, It’s Gone

Where can we find the leadership to save the US?

March Peacefully or ‘Take the Streets’? Protesters Debate What Comes Next

What began as a protest over one man’s death in police custody in Minneapolis has grown into a nationwide movement with diverse activists, tactics and demands.

Prince Charles made history at the Queen’s coronation for THIS reason

PRINCE Charles made history at the Queen's coronation for one surprising reason, it has been revealed.

50 Million-user Chat App KakaoTalk Launches Crypto Wallet Today

South Korea’s Kakao Group, the operator of the KakaoTalk chat app, says that its long-awaited crypto wallet Klip debuts today – in theory providing most of the country with immediate access to cryptoassets. KakaoTalk claims to have around 45 million monthly active users in South Korea (87% of the country’s total population), with up to 5 million living overseas.

China WAS slow to share early data on coronavirus with the world, internal WHO recordings reveal 

An investigation claims that Beijing stalled for weeks on providing the WHO with detailed information on patients and cases at a crucial time when the outbreak could have been slowed.

Hundreds of covidiots hold crowded street party with zero social distancing

Fireworks were shot towards a circling police helicopter as Brent Police officers tried to break up the 'unlicensed music event' in Harlesdon, London, on Wednesday.

Fauci is 'optimistic' Moderna's coronavirus vaccine will work

America's top infectious disease expert, Dr Anthony Fauci, said he is 'cautiously optimistic' that one of several coronavirus vaccines being developed in the US will be ready in a 'reasonable period of time.'

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore apologizes after saying George Floyd's death is on the 'hands' of looters

LAPD Chief Michel Moore is facing calls to resign after saying George Floyd's death is on the 'hands' of looters.

Death of reality TV show star in Japan spotlights cyber bullying

The recent death of Hana Kimura, a bubbly, pink-haired 22-year-old wrestler and reality TV show star, has spotlighted a rise in cyber bullying in Japan and prompted swift official pledges to do more to protect victims.

UK's quarantine of travellers vital to avoid second coronavirus wave, ministers say

All international arrivals, including returning Britons, will have to self-isolate for 14 days and provide details of where they will be staying under the plans, which were criticised by airlines, business groups and politicians alike when they were announced.

6 officers charged after 2 students pulled from car at protest

Two of the officers have already been fired.

2020 Daily Trail Markers: Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump's protest response

About 19% of Americans haven't heard enough about Mr.

In CA: Sheriff tells people they're welcome to not use 911; waiting on 300 million masks

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi calls on President Trump to be a "healer in chief." The state waits on hundreds of millions of N95 masks.

Active-Duty Troops Remain Outside DC as Guard Force Grows

More than 100,000 National Guard troops are now activated for missions across the nation.

In Israel, protesters demonstrate against Floyd killing

Over 200 demonstrators protested outside the US diplomatic mission in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to decry the killing of George Floyd.

Truck driver who sped into a crowd of protesters on a highway in Minneapolis released from jail without charges

Bogdan Vechirko drove an 18-wheeler into a large group of peaceful protesters on the highway in Minneapolis on Sunday.

'Here to offer you grace': Protesters in Minneapolis bringing peace met with police force

“We cannot back down now. We have come way too far.

Trump suggested taking control of Washington, D.C. police: reports

The Trump administration floated the idea of taking control of Washington's police department amid nationwide protests over police brutality, according to media reports on Tuesday.