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The New York Times
- Protests Today Live: News Updates and Video June 1, 2020The president spoke from the White House while demonstrators and law enforcement engaged in a tense standoff in a nearby park.
- How Minneapolis, One of America’s Most Liberal Cities, Struggles With Racism June 1, 2020The Midwestern city that has been the site of unrest views itself as embracing multiculturalism. But it also struggles with segregation and racial gaps on education.
- As Coronavirus Toll Preoccupies U.S., Rivals Test Limits of American Power June 1, 2020The coronavirus may have changed almost everything, but it didn’t change this: Global competition spins ahead — and in many ways has accelerated.
- Is America’s Pandemic Waning or Raging? Yes June 1, 2020A single day reveals divergent realities across the country: As cases drop in the Northeast and some cities reopen, other places report stubbornly high numbers.
- Coronavirus to Shave Trillions From the Economy Over 10 Years June 1, 2020The Congressional Budget Office projects a nearly $16 trillion hit to the gross domestic product over the next decade, $7.9 trillion after adjusting for inflation.
- Lawmakers Begin Bipartisan Push to Cut Off Police Access to Military-Style Gear June 1, 2020The effort to end a program transferring surplus military equipment from the Pentagon to the police reflects a revived bipartisan concern about excessive use of force by law enforcement.
- Trump and Putin Discuss Russia’s Attendance at G7, but Allies Are Wary June 1, 2020The British and Canadian governments oppose admitting Russia into the bloc, as President Trump continues a renewed courtship of Russia’s leader.
- They Fled Asia as Refugees. Now They Are Caught in the Middle of Minneapolis. June 1, 2020Thousands of Hmong-Americans settled in the Twin Cities area after the Vietnam War. They became business owners, teachers and police officers.
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- Coronavirus news live: no new Covid-19 deaths in Spain for first time since March June 1, 2020Pakistanis urged to ‘live with the virus’; employee in Israeli prime minister’s office tests positive for Covid-19; Czech Republic will welcome foreign travellers from 15 JuneIran’s rapid rise in cases stokes fears of second waveColosseum reopens to touristsCoronavirus latest: at a glanceSee all our coronavirus coverage 12.33am BST Get in touch on Twitter @h […]
- Critics round on No 10 over 'ridiculous' rules for 14-day quarantine June 1, 2020Exclusive: Opponents claim exemptions to rules could mean great economic pain for little public health benefitCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageTens of thousands of new arrivals to the UK will be able to go food shopping, change accommodation and use public transport from airports during a 14-day quarantine imposed to prevent a seco […]
- WHO warns overuse of antibiotics for Covid-19 will cause more deaths June 1, 2020Director general says “worrying number” of bacteria are becoming resistant to medicinesCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageThe increased use of antibiotics to combat the Covid-19 pandemic will strengthen bacterial resistance and ultimately lead to more deaths during the crisis and beyond, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned […]
- 'Fear will always be there': Covid-free island prepares to bring home stranded citizens June 1, 2020Pacific nation of Palau tries to balance citizens’ right to return, with protecting its coronavirus-free statusCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageFor 143 Palau citizens trapped overseas by coronavirus travel restrictions, the journey home, always long, will be especially tortuous. To reach their Pacific island home they face six long […]
- Hong Kong police ban Tiananmen memorial vigil, citing Covid-19 June 1, 2020Announcement means event will not be held for first time since massacre in 1989Coronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageHong Kong police have formally banned this week’s vigil for the Tiananmen Square massacre, citing Covid-19 measures.The move had been expected, especially after the Hong Kong government extended its ban on public gatherin […]
- EU has no legal duty to give UK trade privileges, document says June 1, 2020Paper concludes EU does not have to offer privileges given to others in previous dealsThe EU has no legal duty to grant the UK privileges offered to other countries in trade deals, an internal European parliament paper has concluded ahead of a crucial round of Brexit talks this week.The document, drawn up by officials for the parliament’s UK coordination gro […]
- Facebook employees hold virtual walkout over Mark Zuckerberg's refusal to act against Trump June 1, 2020Workers dissatisfied with decision to not remove the president’s postAn oversight board member is involved in a racist speech controversyFacebook employees are staging a rebellion over Mark Zuckerberg’s refusal to act against Donald Trump, expressing their dissatisfaction with their boss on social media in a rare public display of dissent and, in some cases, […]
- 'Palestinian lives matter': Israeli police killing of autistic man draws US comparison June 1, 2020Caregiver for Iyad Halak says she told police he was disabled shortly before he was shotA caregiver for an unarmed, autistic Palestinian man killed in Jerusalem by Israeli police has said she repeatedly warned officers he was disabled before they opened fire, in a case that has drawn parallels with US police violence.The body of Iyad Halak, 32, was buried la […]
The BBC
- George Floyd death homicide, official post-mortem declares June 1, 2020George Floyd, whose death sparked mass protests, suffered a cardiac arrest while being restrained.
- Floyd's brother rebukes people 'messing up my community' June 1, 2020Terrence Floyd assails rowdy Minneapolis demonstrators for "messing up my community".
- Tiananmen: Police ban Hong Kong vigil for victims of 1989 crackdown June 1, 2020Authorities say the decision was taken due to public health concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic.
- Facebook staff anger over Trump post June 1, 2020Employees say they are ‘ashamed’ that a controversial post by the President was not removed.
- George Floyd death: Liverpool players take knee in picture at Anfield June 1, 2020Liverpool players displayed a message of support by taking a knee around the centre circle at Anfield after the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd in Minneapolis.
- Japan launches surprise fireworks to lift spirits amid pandemic June 1, 2020The displays, at secret locations across Japan, were designed to lift spirits amid the pandemic.
- Autistic Palestinian shot by Israeli police buried amid revenge call June 1, 2020Hundreds attend the funeral of Iyad Halaq, who was shot dead while walking in Jerusalem's Old City.
- George Floyd: Music industry calls for 'blackout' over death June 1, 2020Record labels say they will not release new music this week, as musicians join protests in the US.
