Spike Lee on Floyd: ‘This is not new’
Spike Lee on Floyd: 'This is not new' The Oscar-winner says wider injustices and inequalities contributed to the current unrest in the US. Go to Source
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George Floyd death: Archbishop attacks Trump as US unrest continues
George Floyd death: Archbishop attacks Trump as US unrest continues As fury over George Floyd's killing continues, religious leaders condemn President Trump's actions. Go to Source
Adama Traoré: French anti-racism protests defy police ban
Adama Traoré: French anti-racism protests defy police ban Echoing US protests, people call for justice for Adama Traoré, who died in 2016 in police custody. Go to Source
Cyclone Nisarga: Storm set to hit Covid-ravaged Mumbai
Cyclone Nisarga: Storm set to hit Covid-ravaged Mumbai Powerful Cyclone Nisarga is likely to make landfall near India's financial capital on Wednesday. Go to Source
Coronavirus: How lockdown affected Argentina’s livelihoods
Coronavirus: How lockdown affected Argentina's livelihoods The prolonged lockdown in Argentina has brought more misery to a country with a troubled economic past. Go to Source
Protests Show No Signs of Fading
Protests Show No Signs of Fading Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
George Floyd protests: Biden says Trump ‘is part of the problem and accelerates it’ – live
George Floyd protests: Biden says Trump 'is part of the problem and accelerates it' – live Biden says ‘I can’t breathe’ is ‘a wake-up call for our nation’Washington archdiocese: ‘Baffling and reprehensible’ to allow Trump visit nowTrump’s threat to deploy military raises spectre of fascismTeargas fired so Trump can pose at churchAre you taking part in US protests after the death of George Floyd?Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 6.36pm BSTJoe Biden is expected to George Floyd’s funeral in Houston, Texas, next week. Attorney Ben Crump, who has been representing the Floyd family, announced the news during a Facebook livestream with Van Jones.“We understand Vice President Biden will be in attendance,” Crump said. 6.22pm B...
UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000, official figures show
UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000, official figures show Grim milestone confirms UK status as one of the world’s worst-hit countries ‘So much living to do’: stories of UK victimsCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe UK reached a grim milestone in its battle with coronavirus on Tuesday, as the death toll passed 50,000 for the first time, according to official figures.The tally comes 10 weeks after the nation went into lockdown and confirms Britain’s status as one of the countries worst hit by a pandemic that has claimed about 375,000 lives globally. Continue reading... Go to Source
UK coronavirus live: Hancock urged to act over higher Covid-19 death rate for BAME people
UK coronavirus live: Hancock urged to act over higher Covid-19 death rate for BAME people News updates: 324 new deaths in the UK; death rate in England higher among BAME people; testing data ‘widely criticised and often mistrusted’UK coronavirus death toll passes 50,000, latest official figures showCovid-19 spilling out of care homes and hospitals - FergusonHow will UK’s new 14-day coronavirus quarantine work?‘Flora needs me’: MP caring for wife hits out at Jacob Rees-Mogg’s planMatt Hancock’s press conference - SummaryCoronavirus – latest global updates 6.36pm BST1,749 people have been contacted by NHS Test and Trace since the scheme started, according to Channel 4 News. The programme has seen a leaked copy of the data from Thursday - the...
Covid-19 death rate in England higher among BAME people
Covid-19 death rate in England higher among BAME people People of Bangladeshi origin face greatest danger of dying in pandemic, according to PHECoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageDeath rates from Covid-19 in England have been higher among people of black and Asian origin than any other ethnic group, a government-ordered inquiry has found.In addition, those people of black backgrounds are the ethnic group most likely to be diagnosed with the disease, which has claimed almost 50,000 lives in the UK since February. Continue reading... Go to Source
Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 6.3m; alert issued in Tokyo amid fear of new surge in cases
Coronavirus live news: global cases pass 6.3m; alert issued in Tokyo amid fear of new surge in cases Cases in Africa pass 150,000; Germany eases travel ban; Wuhan doctor who worked with whistleblower diesGermany lifts travel warning for EuropeChina withheld data on coronavirus from WHO, recordings reveal‘We can’t relax’: Europeans face up to life after lockdownUK coronavirus updates – liveCoronavirus latest: at a glance 6.37pm BSTReuters has posted this interesting video report on the potential for the spread of coronavirus during the demonstrations against the police killing of George Floyd in the US. In particular, one expert warns, the collapse of trust in the authorities is likely to have an impact on contact tracing. After all, when someone from the governme...
George Floyd death: Spike Lee says protesters were ‘not just born angry’
George Floyd death: Spike Lee says protesters were 'not just born angry' Director Spike Lee says there are "so many" reasons for those taking part in protests to be angry. Go to Source
Protests Live Updates: George Floyd News Coverage
Protests Live Updates: George Floyd News Coverage The president’s opponents and former military leaders condemned his response as incendiary, as a country ravaged by the coronavirus and unemployment plunged further into crisis. Go to Source
Looters Strike at Macy’s and Midtown Manhattan During Protests
Looters Strike at Macy’s and Midtown Manhattan During Protests The mayhem in the central business district — long an emblem of New York’s stature — was a new blow to a city already weakened by the virus outbreak. Go to Source
Mayor Announces Weeklong Citywide Curfew in N.Y.C.: Live Updates
Mayor Announces Weeklong Citywide Curfew in N.Y.C.: Live Updates Mayor Bill de Blasio said a citywide curfew would be imposed for the remainder of the week, from 8 p.m. each evening until 5 a.m. the next morning. Go to Source
Joe Biden Philadelphia Speech: Trump Is Fanning ‘the Flames of Hate’
Joe Biden Philadelphia Speech: Trump Is Fanning 'the Flames of Hate' Mr. Biden, traveling to Philadelphia for a speech on the crises in America, declared the president had “the duty to care” as he assailed his handling of the protests over racial justice. Go to Source
Former Commanders Fault Trump’s Use of Troops Against Protesters
Former Commanders Fault Trump’s Use of Troops Against Protesters Military helicopters sought to discourage protesters, and retired senior military leaders condemned their successors for deploying such tactics. Go to Source
George Floyd died of asphyxia: family medical examiner’s autopsy | New York Post
http://youtu.be/kzn4uNcOuHc George Floyd was killed by “asphyxia due to neck and back compression,” according to an independent medical examiner’s report released Monday. The report, by former New York City ME Michael Baden and Dr. Allecia Wilson, was released several hours before the county medical examiner overseeing the case in Minnesota ruled Floyd’s death a homicide, citing “neck compression” as a cause. The experts for Floyd’s family found that “sustained pressure on the right side of Mr. Floyd’s carotid artery impeded blood flow to the brain, and weight on his back impeded his ability to breathe,” according to a statement put out by the kin’s lawyers. Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, died in Minneapolis on May 25 after having his neck knelt on by a white Minnesota cop for 9 minut...
Donald Trump threatens to deploy army as teargas fired so he can pose at church
Donald Trump threatens to deploy army as teargas fired so he can pose at church Authorities suddenly target demonstrators outside White House, clearing way for a presidential photo opportunityGeorge Floyd killing – latest US updatesSee all our George Floyd coverageDonald Trump has threatened to deploy the US military to quell civil unrest – even as teargas was fired against nearby peaceful protesters to grant him a photo opportunity.In a highly choreographed move, the president gave brief remarks in the White House Rose Garden on Monday while, a short distance away, military police and law enforcement suddenly used teargas, rubber bullets and flash-bangs to chase away demonstrators protesting against the death of George Floyd. Continue reading... Go to Source
Statistics watchdog: ministers still misleading public on coronavirus tests
Statistics watchdog: ministers still misleading public on coronavirus tests Head of UK Statistics Authority makes second public plea for clarity from government Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe head of the UK Statistics Authority has accused the government of continuing to mislead the public over the numbers of tests carried out for Covid-19.“The aim seems to be to show the largest possible number of tests, even at the expense of understanding,” said Sir David Norgrove in a letter to the health secretary, Matt Hancock. Continue reading... Go to Source
UK coronavirus live: main risk of second spike likely in September, Ferguson tells peers
UK coronavirus live: main risk of second spike likely in September, Ferguson tells peers News updates: MPs return to Westminster; statistics authority says testing data ‘widely criticised and often mistrusted’UK coronavirus death toll nears 50,000, latest official figures showHow will UK’s new 14-day coronavirus quarantine work?‘Flora needs me’: MP caring for wife hits out at Jacob Rees-Mogg’s planCoronavirus – latest global updates 12.39pm BSTThe latest coronavirus numbers from Scotland as the first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, begins her daily press conference.As of 9am this morning: 12.30pm BSTHM Coastguard responded to nearly 450 incidents during its “busiest weekend of 2020”, as thousands of people flocked to beaches and beauty sp...
China withheld data on coronavirus from WHO, recordings reveal
China withheld data on coronavirus from WHO, recordings reveal Complaints by officials at odds with body’s public praise of Beijing’s response to outbreakCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe World Health Organization struggled to get needed information from China during critical early days of the coronavirus pandemic, according to recordings of internal meetings that contradict the organisation’s public praise of Beijing’s response to the outbreak.The recordings, obtained by the Associated Press (AP), show officials complaining in meetings during the week of 6 January that Beijing was not sharing data needed to evaluate the risk of the virus to the rest of the world. It was not until 20 January that China confirmed coronavirus was...
Rees-Mogg’s plan to end remote voting in parliament condemned by rights body
Rees-Mogg's plan to end remote voting in parliament condemned by rights body Equalities commission says exclusion of older MPs and those with disabilities ‘cannot be right’Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe Equality and Human Rights Commission has condemned the UK government’s plan to only allow MPs to participate in Commons debates and votes in person, saying it “cannot be right” to exclude older MPs or those with disabilities or illnesses.In a letter to Vicky Foxcroft, the shadow minister for disabled people, Rebecca Hilsenrath, the chief executive of the EHRC, said she wanted to raise concerns “that proceedings in parliament must remain fully inclusive during the coronavirus pandemic”. Continue reading...
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Protests Live Coverage: News Updates and Video
Protests Live Coverage: News Updates and Video Amid swelling protests marred by violence and looting, President Trump threatened to deploy the U.S. military. Police officers in several cities were injured by gunfire and struck by vehicles. Go to Source
Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church
Protesters Dispersed With Tear Gas So Trump Could Pose at Church “He did not pray,” said Mariann E. Budde, the Episcopal bishop of Washington. “He did not mention George Floyd, he did not mention the agony of people who have been subjected to this kind of horrific expression of racism and white supremacy for hundreds of years.” Go to Source
Live Updates From Our Reporters
Live Updates From Our Reporters Our reporters and photographers are on the ground in cities across the country. Here’s what they’re seeing. Go to Source
‘In Every City, There’s a George Floyd’: Portraits of Protest
‘In Every City, There’s a George Floyd’: Portraits of Protest The people giving voice to their anger are individual pieces of a movement, like drops of water to a wave. Go to Source
How Did George Floyd Die? A Private Autopsy Said It Was Asphyxiation
How Did George Floyd Die? A Private Autopsy Said It Was Asphyxiation A private autopsy commissioned by the family concluded that his death was a homicide, brought about by compression of his neck and back by Minneapolis police officers. Go to Source
George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest
George Floyd death: Trump threatens to send in army to end unrest As the president spoke at the White House, police cleared protesters from a nearby park with tear gas. Go to Source
George Floyd death homicide, official post-mortem declares
George Floyd death homicide, official post-mortem declares George Floyd, whose death sparked mass protests, suffered a cardiac arrest while being restrained. Go to Source