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Hundreds of thousands of people have turned out in mass protests.
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Two Buffalo officers charged with assault after shoving 75-year-old man
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'Despicable': Donald Trump declares today 'a great day for George Floyd'
Trump was discussing a strong jobs report and efforts to bring about racial equality.
Man who charged New York protesters with 'Wolverine' knife claw arrested
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Huge 'Black Lives Matter' mural painted on street near White House
City workers and local artists painted the words on the street leading to the White House.
Entire Buffalo police team resigns in support of suspended officers
All 57 officers on the Buffalo PD's Emergency Response Team resigned from the squad.
US cop charged, but conviction not guaranteed
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Person dead, another injured in North Shore incident: 'He was yelling - Help me'
Emergency services are at the scene.
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Man tasered after attacking police in Auckland CBD
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Chaotic scenes as US protests turn violent
Shocking scenes continue to emerge as the protests escalate in the US.
'This is not a protest': Atlanta mayor's powerful plea to protesters
She spoke of her fears for her four black sons, and pleaded with people to "go home".
Big Read: Its treatment of black people an open wound, America cries 'I can't breathe'
George Floyd's name will not be the last to be chanted on burning streets.
George Floyd protests go global; crowd gathers in Berlin
Thousands joined in chanting "black lives matter" in Berlin.
Pickup truck drives through protesters in Florida
The driver was taken into custody after the incident.
'We took a good thumping': Fox News reporter 'pummelled' by protesters outside White House
Shaken reporter says he was clearly targeted because of his news organisation.
George Floyd death: Obamas and others make emotional pleas for justice
This shouldn't be 'normal' in 2020 America. It can't be 'normal', said Obama.
Live: Riots erupt in US cities, nearly 200 arrested in Houston
Police cars have been set on fire, rioters tear gassed and violent struggles erupted.
George Floyd death: Arrested cop's wife leaves him in shock statement
Derek Chauvin's wife has publicly announced that she is leaving him immediately.
George Floyd death: Madonna slammed for 'tone deaf' tribute
Her bizarre response has sparked both outrage and ridicule.
George Floyd killing: Protesters block California highway
Hundreds of protesters have blocked a five-lane section of a highway in San Jose.
George Floyd killing: Misinformation stokes racial tensions
Misinformation about the George Floyd killing is flooding social media.
Taylor Swift accuses Donald Trump of 'stoking the fires of racism'
The star has condemned the US President's tweet with a Twitter post of her own.
George Floyd killing: Minnesota governor apologises for arrest of CNN crew
"I've never seen anything like this," a CNN anchor said of the arrest on live TV.
The Rock calls racism an 'ongoing disease' as celebrities react to George Floyd's death
Several stars, including Dwyane Johnson, have condemned the death of George Floyd.
George Floyd's death shows 'open wound' of US racism, Biden says
He also took a dig at Trump: "No time for incendiary tweets. No time to incite violence."