Violence against protesters, press unacceptable: French foreign minister
Violence against peaceful protesters and journalists is unacceptable, whether in the United States or elsehwere, France’s foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian said in a newspaper interview.
‘Numerous’ reports of looting in retaken Libyan towns, UN says
The United Nations has received “numerous” reports of looting and destruction in two towns outside Tripoli retaken by the forces of Libya’s internationally recognised government, it said on Sunday.
Italy reports 53 COVID deaths on Sunday, 197 new cases
Italy reported 53 new COVID-19 deaths on Sunday against 72 a day earlier and 197 new cases, down from 270 the day before, the Civil Protection department said.
U.N. examines reports of looting in retaken Libyan towns
The United Nations is looking into reports of looting and destruction of property in two towns outside Tripoli retaken by the forces of Libya’s internationally recognized government, it said on Sunday.
Tens of thousands join Black Lives Matter protest in London
Tens of thousands took to the streets of London on Sunday, rallying for a second day running to condemn police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, with some wearing face masks bearing the slogan “Racism is a virus”.
Protests roll on against ‘worldwide’ racism
Demonstrators in Rome held their fists in the air and chanted “No Justice! No Peace!” on Sunday, while in London people defying official warnings not to gather lay down outside the U.S. Embassy as part of a rolling, global anti-racism movement.
UK coronavirus death toll rises 77 to 40,542
The United Kingdom’s death toll from confirmed cases of COVID-19 rose by 77 to 40,542 as of 1600 GMT on June 6, according to government data published on Sunday.
Thousands join Black Lives Matter protest outside U.S. Embassy in London
Thousands of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Sunday to condemn police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, some wearing face masks to protect against COVID-19 bearing the slogan “racism is a virus”.
Scotland, Northern Ireland report no new COVID-19 deaths in past 24 hours
Scotland has recorded no deaths of patients who have tested positive for coronavirus in the past 24 hours, Scottish health minister Jeane Freeman said on Sunday.
Thailand holds Zoom protest for Black Lives Matter movement
Some 300 Thais and foreigners in Thailand and elsewhere joined an online protest against racism on Sunday, adding their voices to global calls for justice for black American George Floyd who died in U.S. police custody in Minneapolis last month.
