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Mayor feels no sense of loss after slave trader statue thrown into harbour
The statue of Edward Colston was pulled down during a Black Lives Matter protest in Bristol.
Coronavirus completely eradicated in New Zealand
The country’s last person infected with the virus has recovered.
Obsession with universities creating divided society, says son of Tony Blair
"Ask me my three main priorities for government, and I tell you: education, education, education." Tony Blair said in '96.
Protesters pull down statue of slave trader and push it into harbour
The statue had been the subject of an 11,000-strong petition to have it removed.
No new coronavirus deaths in Scotland and Northern Ireland for first time since strict lockdown began
Scotland joined other devolved nations in rejecting the government's new "stay alert" advice last month.
Racism in Britain ‘deeply hard-wired into our culture’ – historian
From the race hate murder of Stephen Lawrence to the Windrush scandal - Britain has a long history of racism.
Four ways Vietnam has managed to control COVID-19
The measures expose a UK response underscored by a litany of mistakes.
Thousands join Black Lives Matter protests across the UK
Demonstrators wore masks and gloves, while hand sanitiser was available at some events across the country.
Police conducting checks ahead of anti-racism protests
They said anyone travelling to take part in a protest can expect to be stopped, advised to return home and could face a fine or court appearance.