This is the scene in new yorks time square as protests that have spread to more than 75 cities enter their seventh night. In other news, countries across the world start easing their lockdowns, including brazil, worst hit by coronavirus in latin america. And we look at the effects of the pandemic in the classroom as children return to school in england, but with new social distancing rules. Welcome. Thanks very much forjoining us. An independent autopsy has been released into the death of george floyd, an African American man, who died in Police Custody. Heres one of the forensic pathothogists who conducted the autopsy. The evidence is consistent with mechanical asphyxia as the cause of death and homicide is the manner of death. Were going to show some disturbing footage in a moment, of George Floyds arrest an event which sparked the worst racial and civil unrest in the us for generations. It was this footage that went viral, showing three Police Officers kneeling on the unarmed mr floyd, with officer Derek Chauvins knee on his neck. Mr floyd can be heard saying, please, i cant breathe several times. Mr chauvin has been charged with killing george floyd. A scheduled Court Appearance has been delayed by a week. Ben crump is a civil rights attorney, acting on behalf of the floyd family. George died because he needed a breath. He needed a breath of air. Soi breath. He needed a breath of air. So i implore you all tojoin his family in taking a breath. Taking a breath for justice, taking family in taking a breath. Taking a breath forjustice, taking a breath for peace, taking a breath for our country, but more importantly taking a breath for george. And heres his co counsel part of the familys legal team, antonio romanucci, speaking about the other Police Officers who were at the scene but who have not been charged. Not only was the knee on georges neck a cause of his death, but so was the weight of the other two Police Officers on his back, who not only prevented blood flow into his brain, but also air into his lungs. That makes all of those officers on scene criminally liable and without a doubt civilly responsible. Nada tawfik is in new york. Lets get some analysis. Well, i think officials like those here in new york would be concerned about that information further fuelling anger here over the death of george floyd. You can see in stores behind me that have been vandalised, have been victims of looting already preparing for another night, but it is important to know that a familys independent autopsy challenge is a preliminary one from the medical examiner, that official autopsy, which said that really there was no physical evidence of traumatic asphyxia or strangulation, even though the combined effects of restraint with mr floyds Underlying Health conditions and possible toxins in his system basically contributed to his death. Here, the familys doctors and attorneys were very clear they thought this was a homicide by asphyxia. They say that ambulance was essentially a house for ambulance was essentially a house foer ambulance was essentially a house for mr floyd, who they believed died right there on the scene. He was found without a pulse after the incident. Earlier, George Floyds brother, terence, was speaking at the scene of his arrest. In every case of Police Brutality the same thing has been happening. Yall protest, yall destroy stuff and they dont move. You know why they dont move . Because its not their stuff, it is our stuff, so they want us to destroy our stuff they not going to move so lets do this another way. Thats right, come on now, brother. Lets do this another way cheering and applause the brother there of george floyd, terence floyd. Protests, many of them violent, have spread to more than 75 cities, in what many are describing as the countrys worst racial and civil unrest since the 1960s. In portland, oregon, Police Clashed with demonstrators using tear gas and stun grenades in an attempt to disperse the crowd. Fires were also seen burning in the streets. In new york, chaos erupted in the borough of manhattan, with piles of rubbish set on fire and protesters throwing bottles and other objects at Police Officers armed with batons. In the soho district, looters smashed windows and stole from upscale stores. This was minneapolis the city where george floyd died while being detained by police protestors were forced to run for cover when a truck drove at high speed at the demonstrators after having apparently breached a barricade. Quite extraordinary scenes unfolding there in minneapolis. Several thousand people had been marching along a major highway. That was from the site where george floyd lost his life. In louisville, kentucky, the army and National Guard blocked off streets during protests over the deaths of breonna taylor, who was killed there by police, and in protest over the death of george floyd in minneapolis. Arrests were made and many people detained. Elsewhere there was looting with stores broken into in the la suburb of santa monica. And in philadelphia, stores were ransacked and Police Officers in riot gear and an armoured vehicle used pepper spray to try to repel both looters and rioters. Large scale protests also took place in denver, atlanta, boston, miami and oklahoma city. And it doesnt end there. This is the seen live in new york, where its approaching three iop and in the afternoon. Times square, sorry, for ten p the afternoon. Times square, sorry, forten p m, the afternoon. Times square, sorry, for ten p m, where they were gathered there an hour or so ago, listening to the results of that independent autopsy that was announced in minneapolis and we had many chances, cheers and applause and angerand many chances, cheers and applause and anger and fist pumps there as tensions are indeed heightened as many were listening to the results from the doctors, saying that george floyd died of mechanical act asphyxia, that was the cause of death caused by pressure on the body. They went on to say in that press c0 nfe re nce body. They went on to say in that press conference that the other offices at the scene would be culpable, in their opinion, of homicide as well. We havent had a direct response from the Minneapolis Police department, but the legal tea m police department, but the legal team representing george floyd made the point that this is notjust about an unarmed black man against a white police officer, this is about systemic racism and also Minneapolis Police department in their handling of how this has unfolded and years, they said, of racist actions against they said, of racist actions against the community there. But as we said, we are waiting to hear a reaction from the Minneapolis Police department. But this is the scene live in new york as protesters are expected again for a seventh night, and we have just heard from a number of News Agencies that the new york mayor will be imposing a curfew at iip mayor will be imposing a curfew at lip and local time in new york to try to curb the protests there and try to curb the protests there and try to curb the protests there and try to quash any violent protests that may unfold. Across the country there have been claims that some Police Officers are using Excessive Force to disperse protests. This happened in los angeles a patrol car was caught on camera driving into at least two people, before reversing and leaving the crowded area. Shocking scenes there. La police are conducting a full investigation into the incident. Its one of many captured on camera. Heres new york governor andrew cuomo. Some of the video is, frankly, inexplicable to me. What do we do about it . I have asked the attorney general, who is an independent elected official, to review the Police Conduct activities in the protests last night, the night before, if there is one tonight. If that radio looks at those videos and finds that there was improper Police Conduct, there will be ramifications. President trump has continued to dismiss the protesters as left wing extremists, and has rounded on americas state governors over what he called their weak response to the violence that has erupted since the death of george floyd. Barbara plett usher is in minneapolis. Its one week ago that george floyd was killed at this area, and this is where the memorial has been set up and people have been coming to reflect on that, and also on the tumultuous week since, but mr trump is not doing any reflection, it seems. He is speaking very bluntly. He told governors that they were weak because they had not more forcibly, aggressively put in law and order at the weekend. He said that they needed to dominate, otherwise the protesters would run all over them and, quote, make them look like a bunch ofjerks. And he said that washington would see an intensification of Security Forces over the coming day, he said we are going to clamp down very, very strongly. And this is really a president under siege. Lets move away from the us for a moment. Because england has seen the biggest loosening of the lockdown since it was imposed ten weeks ago, with as many as six people allowed to meet outdoors, and some aspects of daily life returning to a semblance of normality. In scotland, wales and Northern Ireland, groups of people are allowed to meet, but otherwise many of the restrictions remain in place. In england, some Primary School pupils had their first day back at school, though not all schools opened, and its not yet known how many parents have chosen to keep their children at home. Open air markets and car showrooms have opened for the First Time Since the lockdown was introduced. The first competitive sport has resumed, with horse racing and snooker, but neither allowed any spectators. It comes as a further 111 deaths were reported in the last 2a hour period. Taking the number of people who have died after testing positive for covid i9 to 39,016. Our education editor branwenjeffreys has this report. Welcoming them back to school. First to arrive, year 6. For riley and his mum, louise, relief that hes back for his last term. Like, even though he is going to be back for six, seven weeks tops, and then have another six weeks off, its still nice for him to go and get a little bit of learning, because we couldnt get a lot done at home i think im going to actually like being with my friends as much as i used to be. All right, then, off we go. This is rileys new, smaller class group. Socially distancing from the start of the day. We followed them separately from the rest of the school. Into a classroom, each to their own desk. No books or pens shared. Riley, you are here, sweetie. From lockdown to a new reality. Good morning, everybody Even Assembly is now online. From the head teachers office, to the classroom. It is so lovely to have you all back in school. What have you been up to . Most year six pupils were here today, but some parents of reception or year one children kept them home. They know that school doesnt look normal. I think theres still fear, in terms of the pandemic that we are going through, and i hope the more that we can show that school is successfully open at the moment, and it is safe, then more parents will send their children back. Through the day, washing their hands. No noisy playground at break time. Just small groups. So, they are back with some of their friends, but having to keep their distance. And they cant mix with any other children in the school. So, although this is a day that many of them will have been looking forward to, it is not back as normal. It is like, we are more spaced out, whereas we are usually quite close together. It makes me, like, happier because i know i get to see the people i have been with my whole entire life. In wales, there is no date for schools to open. Scotland and Northern Ireland start their return in august, leaving dads like martin home schooling his son samuel. We trust the school to give us what we need, and we are following that lead. I think the thing that worries me for samuel is that school is about more than just lessons. He is missing his friends. He is missing the social aspect of school. Lessons under the trees, but despite precautions like this, warnings still that england has taken this step too soon. We are following the scientists, who tell us that its too soon, that Contact Tracing isnt working and who say that in a fortnights time, Contact Tracing could be working and the level of infection could be half what it is now. For riley, the end of a tiring but rewarding day. Still absorbing how Different School looks now. Stay with us on oustide source, still to come countries across europe begin to ease their lockdowns, with cafes, bars and Tourist Attractions reopening. Scotlands first minister Nicola Sturgeon says coronavirus guidelines could be enforced by new laws if people break them. Restrictions were relaxed on friday, allowing more people to meet outdoors. However, the first minister says while a vast majority abided by the rules, a small minority didnt comply, with police dispersing nearly 800 gatherings on saturday. Nicola sturgeon had this warning ealier. Do trust and continue to trust the majority to keep those groups are small and to stay within the rules, but it is worth being clear. In fa ct, but it is worth being clear. In fact, i have a duty to be clear with you, that if there is continued evidence of even the minority not abiding by these guidelines and travelling unnecessarily. If people meet up in larger groups or if they are making journeys that risked spreading the virus, we will have to put these restrictions on group size and travel distance into law and we wont hesitate to do that if we think that is necessary for the collective safety and well being of the population. This is outside source live from the bbc newsroom. An autopsy commissioned for the family of george floyd whose death in Police Custody has sparked protests and unrest across america, has found he died of asphyxiation due to pressure on his back and neck. June ist marks an important day for many countries around the world in their efforts to try and ease lockdown restrictions. Lets start in europe. In the netherlands, bars, cinemas and theatres are open again, but with only 30 people allowed inside at a time. And the countrys renowned galleries and museums are opening again to visitors, but things will be different as our correspondent Anna Holligan explains. Well, the first thing is the numbers. They are allowing a fifth of the number of visitors and every day, which of course means it will bea day, which of course means it will be a lot quieter. If you can get a space because they arent allowing people to just walk in off the street any more. You have to book your 15 minute time slot in advance. The good news is there is no limit placed on the amount of time you can stand in front of the masters, so rembrandt, the near and of course and stood on to so many cultural attractions of course amsterdam is home to many is cultural attractions. These masters were here before the pandemic and they will be around long after it is gone. Its a similar story in other parts of europe. Bars can reopen under certain restrictions in norway, while finland has partially reopened libraries and restaurants. In greece, some hotels have re opened as the country prepares to ease travel restrictions in two weeks time. Portugal and italy have also seen a day of eased restrictions phase two of the de escalation of the three phases starts today, 70 of the country you can be inside cafe is, restaurants up to 40 capacity. You can go on the beach, two swimming pools, social distancing applies and you can even go to distancing applies and you can even gotoa distancing applies and you can even go to a wedding up to 100 people, if it is outside. 50 people inside. Not for madrid or barcelona, there still seem to be areas where they are taking a hit. Portugal as well you can go to cavities, bars and restau ra nts. Can go to cavities, bars and restaurants. Here are some pictures we have had from italy, one of the biggest attractions for italy, and in fact biggest attractions for italy, and infact 7. 5 biggest attractions for italy, and in fact 7. 5 Million People a year ago to the colosseum and they have opened the doors with temperature checks, compulsory face masks to go in. This is part of what brings a0 billion euros to the economy in italy and they are starting to get the life blood tourism attractions reopening this week. To india now where all shops, including salons and hairdressers are now allowed to reopen. Many Train Services have also resumed, but not without issues. Our reporter salman ravi is in delhi. More than 200 trains have started running from today so that the people who are unable to go out and go to their places, they could actually board the trains and you can see there is a lot of activity by the railway station. There is more 01 by the railway station. There is more or less like an airport because all restrictions at the airports are similarto all restrictions at the airports are similar to what is being practised here. Social distancing, only those passengers who have a confirmed ticket are allowed to enter. Some african nations have also eased certain restrictions. In cameroon schools have reopened. In south africa, a controversial alcohol ban has been lifted after sales were forbidden for two months. The measure has been credited for a big fall in Domestic Violence during lockdown. But responsible drinking is now allowed once more. From monday to thursday, alcohol can now be bought for consumption at home and take a look at this. There were long queues at