Zuckerberg accused of setting dangerous precedent over Trump’s post
A group of civil rights leaders has warned that Mark Zuckerberg is setting a "dangerous precedent" by allowing a post by Donald Trump to remain on Facebook. Their sta
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Trump threatens to deploy US military unless violent protests over killing of George Floyd end
US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military unless states halt violent protests that continue after the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of
George Floyd’s death declared a homicide
The death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in police custody, has been declared a homicide following an official post-mortem. The report says he suffe
Violence erupts on sixth day of protests in the US
Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. Curfews have been
Trump was rushed to the Presidential Bunker on Saturday
As protesters gathered outside the White House, US President Donald Trump was briefly taken to the underground bunker for a period of time on Saturday. CNN is reportin
Brazil now fourth highest in COVID-19 deaths
The number of COVID-19 fatalities in Brazil has risen by almost 1,000 in a day, making the country's overall death toll the world's fourth-highest. BBC News reports it
Denzel Washington called 'good Samaritan' after coming to aid of distressed man
Denzel Washington is being called a "good Samaritan" after coming to the aid of a man in distress in Los Angeles in the US last week. A representative for Washington t
Several cities across the US resembled war zones as George Floyd protests continue
Police in the US are struggling to control arson, damage, and looting following the death of George Floyd in Police custody. In the video footage, the Police officer c
George Floyd death: US cities order curfews amid widespread clashes
Curfews have been ordered in cities across the US in an attempt to stem the violent clashes between protesters and police over the death of George Floyd. BBC News repo
George Floyd protests erupt in at least 30 US cities
Protests have erupted in at least 30 US cities over the death of unarmed black man George Floyd at the hands of a police officer in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The former
SpaceX launch: NASA astronauts begin historic mission on private spaceship
The private rocket company SpaceX has sent two NASA astronauts into orbit. It's the first time since the retirement of the shuttles nine years ago that an American cre
The US terminates relationship with WHO
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is terminating the country's relationship with the World Health Organisation (WHO). Trump has accused the WHO of failin
India to loosen lockdown despite record cases
India has announced plans to further ease a strict national lockdown even as the country reported a record daily rise in new coronavirus cases. BBC News reports from 9
Protesters clash with police in cities across the US over the killing of an unarmed African-American man
Protesters have clashed with police in cities across the US over the killing of an unarmed African-American man at the hands of officers in Minneapolis. Hundreds of peopl
Forbes magazine removes Kylie Jenner from its list of billionaires
Forbes magazine has removed reality TV star and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner from its list of billionaires and accused her family of inflating the value of her cosmetics bus
Former cop charged in US death of unarmed black man
A former Minneapolis police officer has been arrested and charged with murder and manslaughter following the death of an unarmed black man in custody. Derek Chauvin is
Police and protesters clashed for second night in Minneapolis after an unarmed black man died in police custody
Police and protesters have clashed for a second night in the US city of Minneapolis after an unarmed black man died in police custody. BBC News reports tear gas was fi
Pakistani villager urges India to return 'spy' pigeon
A Pakistani villager has urged Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to return his pigeon, currently being held in India on charges of spying. The man, who lives just 4
Israeli PM faces Jerusalem court
The trial of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on corruption charges has opened in Jerusalem, days after he began a new term in office. Netanyahu, is the first
Popular Iranian Parkour athlete arrested over a rooftop kiss
Alireza Japalaghy, a popular Iranian parkour athlete and his stunt accomplice have been arrested by Tehran's cyber police for "vulgar acts" after a photo of the pair kiss
Berlin WW2 bombing survivor Saturn the alligator dies in Moscow Zoo
An alligator who survived World War Two in Berlin and was rumoured - wrongly - to have belonged to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has died in Moscow Zoo. He was about 84 yea