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A screenshot from the police body camera footage of the shooting of Makiyah Bryant by police.

04:00 GMT 21 April 2021 / updated: 04:01 GMT US

Columbus Police Department Releases Body Camera Footage of 'Makiyah Bryant' Shooting by Police

Britain's Chief Medical Officer for England Chris Whitty, Britain's Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Britain's Chief Scientific Adviser Patrick Vallance give an update at a news conference on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, in London, Britain March 29, 2021.

BoJo's White House-Style £2.6 Million Press Briefing Room Reportedly Axed for ‘Political Risks’

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin is placed in handcuffs after a jury found him guilty on all counts in his trial for second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. April 20, 2021 in this courtroom sketch

What Did Derek Chauvin Write on His Hand Before Guilty Verdict?

A member of the medical staff shows the vial containing the AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccine dose

Denmark Discussing Vaccine Swap to Replace AstraZeneca With Pfizer, Moderna Shots

Metal figures of football players are seen in front of the words European Super League in this illustration taken April 20, 2021

Boris Johnson Welcomes English Football Clubs' Withdrawal From European Super League

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Last update: 02:13 GMT 21.04.2021
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Last update: 07:42 GMT 21.04.2021
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Last update: 06:35 GMT 21.04.2021
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Europe
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