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Washington DC protesters topple statue of Confederate general
Eyewitness accounts indicated that police were on the scene but did not intervene to stop the statue being set on fire.
Thunberg urges world to tackle climate change with same urgency as Covid-19
The teenager hopes coronavirus will open up the discussion about deaths caused by climate change.
Devon and Cornwall Police referred to watchdog over arrest video
The family of Simeon Francis say they have made a formal complaint to Devon and Cornwall Police.
UCL renames building and rooms named after prominent eugenicists
A series of recommendations were made to university bosses following an inquiry into the history of eugenics.
Ten charged over anti-racism and counter protests
The defendants are a mixture of supporters of the Black Lives Matter cause and far-right counter protesters.
Rivers struggling to keep pace with humans, putting millions in danger
While the long-term effects of climate change are well known, “stressors” caused by daily social, economic and political activity could have disastrous consequences in the next 10 to 20 years.
Primary school closed after members of staff tested positive for Covid-19
For children and staff who have not been in school since Monday 15 June, tests will be delivered to their home address, to avoid unnecessary journeys.
Katie Hopkins permanently banned from Twitter, confirms platform
Her account was suspended for "violations of our hateful conduct policy".
Thousands raised to repair vandalised grave to enslaved man in Bristol
The Grade II-listed grave was attacked in St Mary’s churchyard, Henbury.