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Racism is America’s pandemic – George Clooney on George Floyd killing
George Clooney has called for a “systematic change” of law enforcement, criminal justice and political leadership in the US.
Bishop ‘outraged’ after tear gas used before Trump church photo op
US President Donald Trump visited a church to pose for photos while holding a bible.
Statistics watchdog criticises inadequate data on coronavirus tests
The head of the UK Statistics Authority criticised the way the figures are presented at the daily Downing Street briefings.
Hong Kong’s Carrie Lam criticises ‘double standards’ over US protests
The territory’s chief executive contrasted criticism of China’s handling of demonstrations with police actions in the US.
Almost 62,000 ‘excess’ deaths in UK during coronavirus outbreak – ONS
The proportion of deaths in care homes involving coronavirus fell to below a third in the week ending May 22.
Trump threatens military force to quell George Floyd death protests
The US president walked to a church near the White House to pose with a bible after police used tear gas to clear peaceful demonstrators.
Petition demanding post-Brexit food assurances approaches half a million signatures
It comes as MPs voted to lower our food standards under the cover of the Covid pandemic.
‘Not robust enough’ – Health officials voice fears over lockdown easing
Business Secretary Alok Sharma said he understands parents’ concerns.
Over 80% of parents not sending kids back to school today
School staff, parents, councils and top scientists all agree opening schools more widely today is a risk.