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Law enforcement personnel stand guard on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial as protests spread across U.S. cities in reaction to the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Washington, D.C., U.S. June 2, 2020, in image obtained from social media

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Last update: 04:18 GMT 03.06.2020
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Opinion
How UK Travel Quarantine May Hit British Airlines, Tourism Sector & Economic Revival in One Blow
Lockdown easing is unlikely to provide much-anticipated relief to the UK travel industry as the government is introducing a 14-day quarantine for all entering the country by plane, ferry, or train. British aviation and travel experts have weighed up how the new initiative will affect the country's hopes for economic revival.
Last update: 04:31 GMT 03.06.2020
04:31 GMT 03.06.2020
World
COVID-19 Live Updates: Italy Eases Coronavirus Resctrictions, Awaits European Tourists
At the moment, there are at least 6.3 million infected with COVID-19 worldwide, while the global death toll has now reached 380,000, according to Johns Hopkins University. The United States remains the worst-hit country with over 1.8 million cases, while Brazil is next with at least 555,000 infected.
Last update: 06:00 GMT 03.06.2020
06:00 GMT 03.06.2020
US
Watch Canadian PM Trudeau at Loss for Words When Asked About Trump's Response to Mass Protests
Over 20 US states have activated the National Guard to stop the ongoing violent protests that hit the country a week ago after the police killing of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis.
Last update: 04:00 GMT 03.06.2020
04:00 GMT 03.06.2020
US
'Run Them Over, Shoot Those Motherf******': Alleged NYPD Radio Backchat Appears Online as Thousands of Protesters Cram Brooklyn Bridge
After protests over George Floyd's death escalated into violent riots in New York, police presence in the city was doubled, according to Governor Andrew Cuomo, and a curfew was imposed to curb the unrest.
Last update: 05:21 GMT 03.06.2020
05:21 GMT 03.06.2020
Europe
Norwegian Billionaire Inflames Twitter by Comparing Antifa to WWII Resistance Movement
US President Donald Trump has argued that the violent rallies across the US, which include violence, looting, and pillaging are being led by Antifa, and pledged to designate it as a terrorist organisation, making it illegal on US soil.
Last update: 06:42 GMT 03.06.2020
06:42 GMT 03.06.2020
Europe
'Grave Method Error' as Foreign-Born Excluded From Swedish School Test for Better Results
Excluding a large chunk of foreign-born students from the scholastic PISA (Programme for International Student Assessment) test in violation of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development's regulation allowed Sweden to perform better than the average, a report has found.
Last update: 02:45 GMT 03.06.2020
02:45 GMT 03.06.2020
US
Other Three Officers Involved in George Floyd’s Death ‘Will Be Charged’, Family Attorney Says
On 29 May, Derek Chauvin, a Minneapolis police officer filmed kneeling on the neck of Minnesota resident George Floyd, was charged with third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter. Prior to that, all four officers involved in the incident had been fired for their handling of the fatal arrest, but the remaining three had not been charged.
Last update: 06:36 GMT 03.06.2020
06:36 GMT 03.06.2020
Military & Intelligence
New US B-21 Bomber's Advanced Software May Turn it Into 'Technological Powerhouse', Author Says
The first B-21 is already reportedly under construction, with the stealth bomber’s maiden flight expected in December 2021.