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This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Huge protests continue across dozens of american cities, as anger grows over the killing of an unarmed black man in police custody. There were violent clashes outside the white house. Police fired tear gas at protesters and properties nearby were set on fire. Talk about taking the gloves off, man. Shaking a hand. Despite some moments of solidarity, its though to be the most widespread civil unrest america has ...

In the American City of minneapolis, to remember the life of george floyd, the 46 year old black man, whos death has sparked several days of protests across the us, and around the world. Tens of thousand of people in hong kong have defied a ban to turn out for a vigil on the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. This years vigil was banned by police citing coronavirus measures. Some protesters said they were also standing against chinas growing control over hong kong. German prosecutors...

Weve learnt our lesson following pressure from teachers the government drops plans to fully open Primary Schools in england this term. The change of mind has sparked concern about the long term impact on childrens education and wellbeing. Its a long time to try and recreate the structure that schools give you, and i think without that, a lot of kids and a lot of families will struggle. I do think that children should start coming back to school gradually, because weve got to get back to normalit...

Thousands of people have paid their last respects to george floyd, the man whose killing in the us has sparked protests for Racial Justice around the world. The Police Officer accused of his murder has appeared in court for the first time via video link. The judge set Derek Chauvins bail at more than 1 million. Democrats in the us congress have set out a series of proposals on police reform. Senior leaders also knelt in silence for nearly nine minutes the length of time a Police Officer put his ...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Theres a huge rise in the number of people claiming Unemployment Benefits in the uk an increase of almost 70 in april. The uks approach to coronavirus testing has been inadequate throughout the pandemic, according to a committee of mps. President trump says hes taking an anti malaria drug to ward off coronavirus despite Health Officials warning it is unsafe. What do you have to lose . 0k, what do you have to l...

Temperature taken before they can head into the hotel. Thank you for watching tonight at 6 00. Live coverage of the protests continues right now on cbsn bay captioning sponsored by cbs odonnell tonight, we are here in minneapolis where hundreds have gathered to pay tribute to george floyd. There were those who mourned, and there were those who spoke out. Its time for us to stand up in georges name and say, get your knee off our necks odonnell as people everywhere, from new york to london to beir...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. The uk Prime Minister, boris johnson, sticks by his top aide over claims Dominic Cummings broke the lockdown rules by travelling across the country. I think he followed the instincts of every father and every parent, and i do not mark him down for that. Mounting calls for mr cummings to resign will overshadow todays cabinet discussions on lifting coronavirus restrictions. A Top German Court rules volkswagen mu...

But the two Million People in the uk who belong to choirs have been missing the experience of singing together. This weekend, thousands of them will gather online for a singalong of handels messiah, which lasts several hours. Jon kay has the story. If i could ask everybody, if possible, to stand up for me . What would handel have made of this . They sing hallelujah. It was mark strachans idea. Missing his friends in a dorset choir during lockdown, he suggested singing online. Music is more thanj...

This is bbc news with the latest headlines for viewers in the uk and around the world. Calls for Boris Johnsons most Senior Adviser to resign after hes accused of breaking uk lockdown rules. Dominic cummings travelled 250 miles to his parents home when he had coronavirus symptoms a source close to him denies any breach of the restrictions, but others say he has questions to answer. Clearly serious questions that number ten are going to have to address, not least because the readiness of members ...

The killing of the African American george floyd all four Police Officers who were present when he died now face criminal charges. 46 year old george floyd died in minneapolis last week after he was pinned to the ground by his neck for nine minutes. George floyd mattered. He was loved. His family was important. His life had value. And we will seekjustice for him and for you and we will find it. Thousands took to the streets in london today, as protests at his death spread around the world. Well ...