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Fourth round of post-Brexit trade talk ends without breakthrough

Senior sources at two major banks told Reuters they had been preparing for a long time to cope with a no-deal Brexit from an operational perspective, after ...

Pro-Kremlin Outlets in the Crosshairs as Facebook Starts Labeling State Media

Outlets that are labeled as "state-backed" won't be able to buy ads to promote their content to users in the United States. Facebook Inc will start labellin...

Face coverings compulsory on public transport in England from 15 June

What will happen if I don't wear one? . We all must play our part by working from home if we can and making journeys on foot or by bike if at all possible in o...

Coronavirus: Face coverings will have to be worn on public transport

Mr Shapps said people should wear the kind of face covering that can be made at home . Transport union leaders welcomed the move last night but accused the G...

New York Times Staff Protest Tom Cotton Op-Ed on Social Media

A New York Times spokesperson said in a statement Thursday that the paper will be changing its editorial board processes after a Wednesday op-ed by Sen. James ...

Philippines suspends scrapping of troop agreement with US - minister

The Philippines will continue its visiting forces agreement with the US for the near future, suspending an earlier decision to scrap the major military deal ami...

SUV breaches police blockade in Buffalo, 3 officers injured

The other trooper and the police officer were treated for minor injuries. The vehicle appears to speed up just before it hits the man. Two police officers w...

Buffalo police officers suspended after video shows them pushing protester

The video has spread like wildfire on social media, with many accusing police of an excessive use of force on the man, who did not appear to be threatening any ...

Officers Charged in George Floyd's Death Arraigned in Court

A number of players on the Minnesota Vikings attended Thursday's memorial for George Floyd in Minneapolis . And there will be a large service Monday in Hou...

Va. gov. announces plans to remove confederate statue of Robert E. Lee

Floyd's death has sparked protests and outrage over issues of racism and police brutality and prompted renewed calls for the removal of Confederate memorials ac...

Brazil yet again reports record number of coronavirus deaths

In Rio de Janeiro, the shops reopened and locals returns to the streets this week, after authorities announced a gradual return to economic activity. Presiden...

Kentucky cop in David McAtee shooting death mocked protesters on Facebook

Fischer said he's looking for a "top-to-bottom" review of the department days after firing Louisville Police Chief Steve Conrad . "We lost a wonderful citi...

Trudeau faces criticism for not denouncing Trump’s actions amid anti-racism protests

When asked if he would comment further on what's happening in the United States and in particular on Trump, the Canadian PM said: "My job as a Canadian prime mi...

ACLU And Black Lives Matter Sue Trump Administration Over Protest Violence

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis excoriated President Donald Trump in an open letter Wednesday for worsening divisiveness in the country and conside...

White defendant used racial slur after shooting Georgia black man, investigator testifies

Arbery was killed February 23 after Travis McMichael , 34, and his father, Greg McMichael, 64, gave chase when they spotted the 25-year-old black man running...

Angry protests in Paris over death of black Frenchman

They were protesting after the release of two differing medical reports into the cause of Adama Traore's death, whose case has always been a rallying cry ag...

Demonstrations Over George Floyd's Death And Police Brutality Carry On

Four police officers since fired from their jobs for their role in the incident, which was captured on a bystander's cellphone video, are being held on criminal...

Trump Hits Back At Ex-Pentagon Chief Jim Mattis

The buses arrived as demonstrations in the nation's capital and across the country continued to grow even in the face of brutality from police and members o...

Govt announces $688m HomeBuilder package

HomeBuilder complements existing state and territory First Home Owner Grant programs, stamp duty concessions and other grant schemes, as well as the Commonwealt...

US Navy veteran freed from Iran

The 46-year-old was detained by the Iranian authorities in June 2018 while in the country to visit his girlfriend. He was recently released from prison on medic...

Seoul vows to stop border protests after Pyongyang's threat

South Korea's government has advised against sending such leaflets, citing concerns about the safety of residents in the regions where the leaflet-carrying ball...

COVID-19 has become less deadly in Italy, health expert says

Talking to Italy's RAI television , he said: " In reality, the virus clinically no longer exists in Italy ". He said the steady reduction in Covid-19 cases...

Hong Kong unable to mark Tiananmen anniversary

Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Sunny Cheung. The legislation was approved after pro-democracy opposition MPs tried to disrupt the vote in protest. Many fea...

NYPD officers shot in Brooklyn, police say

They were rushed to the hospital after the shooting at Church and Flatbush avenues with injuries that are not considered to be life threatening. The condition o...

Schools see around half of eligible pupils return

She advocated summer schools to help disadvantaged children catch up, and suggested they did not just focus on education but on mental and emotional well-being ...

Three other cops charged with aiding, abetting murder — George Floyd

Ellison also announced charges of aiding and abetting murder against officers J Alexander Kueng, Tou Thao and Thomas Lane . All four officers involved in F...

China Relations: Trump Administration To Prohibit Chinese Airlines From Flying To US

Amid escalating trade and travel tensions, the Donald Trump administration on Wednesday moved to block Chinese airlines from flying to the US. The suspens...

Defense chief breaks with Trump on response to protests

He declared , "We are not in one of those situations now". Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), have encouraged Trump to dispatch the military under the Insurrection Act ...

United Kingdom police identify new suspect in 2007 disappearance of Madeleine McCann

He is believed to have had access to two vehicles that could be in some way connected to the disappearance of McCann, who was 3-years-old at the time of the inc...

New Zealand to allow events of any size

The decision to move down to Alert Level 1 will be made on June 8, Ardern said, adding it was possible that New Zealand could move down to Alert Level 1 by June...

Haftar agrees to resume talks on ceasefire - United Nations reveals

The operation began Wednesday morning, with drones providing air cover, Gnounou added. Pro-GNA TV channels and social media channels shared videos appearing t...

Trump administration moves to block Chinese airlines from US

The Transportation Department said that China was violating an agreement between the two countries covering flights by each other's airlines. "We will allow C...

Floyd Family Lawyer: Police Officer's Charges Likely to Be Upgraded

Chauvin was seen in a now viral Facebook video holding his knee down on Floyd's neck for minutes on end as Floyd pleaded, "I can't breathe". Minneapolis of...

George Floyd protesters take to streets of affluent Washington DC suburb

A chant went up: "Peaceful protest!" It is unclear if this is due to the protesters themselves or more due to a change in law enforcement strategies. In addit...

Pregnant elephant dies after being fed crackers-stuffed pineapple in Kerala

The incident took place on May 27 while the elephant was standing in water. This tragedy has shaken the conscience of most Indians, as people have taken to soci...