Tanzania says it is COVID-19 free but the WHO is concerned
Tanzania's President John Magufuli has declared the country "coronavirus-free" thanks to prayers by citizens. Magufuli told worshippers in a church in the capital, Do
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George Floyd: New York and Washington see security ease
Security measures in the US have been lifted as unrest over the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd eases. New York ended its nearly week-long cur
Several hundred mourners attended a private memorial service for George Floyd
Several hundred people have attended a private memorial service for George Floyd at a Baptist church in Raeford, North Carolina. Protesters hold placards as they marc
Trump watched the first week of June from inside an ever-expanding buffer of security
The first week of June unfolded in historic bursts in the US, five days of turmoil and tension the US President, Donald Trump watched unfold mostly from inside an ever-ex
20,000 take to Sydney's streets in Black Lives Matter protest
At least 20,000 protesters have defied pleas by the NSW Premier and police and marched through Sydney's CBD as part of the Black Lives Matter movement that has swept the
67 police officers resign after suspension of officers who shoved man during Floyd protest in the US
All 57 members of a police tactical unit in Buffalo, New York, have resigned from that team to protest the suspension of two colleagues who were filmed shoving a 75-year-
China issues travel warning to citizens asking them not to travel to Australia
The Chinese Ministry of Culture and Tourism has issued a travel alert to its citizens warning them not to travel to Australia due to a significant increase in racist atta
India to reopen malls, restaurants and offices
India is reopening shopping malls, places of worship, restaurants and offices from 8th June as it eases its lockdown restrictions. The guidelines include staggered wor
European Commission wants borders open by end of June
The European Commission has called on all EU member countries to lift their border restrictions by the end of this month and allow passport-free travel across the bloc.
Outrage after pregnant elephant dies eating 'firecracker fruit'
Wildlife officials in India are investigating the death of a pregnant elephant after it ate a pineapple containing firecrackers. The incident in Kerala caused outrage
Suwai speaks from George Floyd’s Memorial Site
A former Namadi Heights, Suva resident, Joe Suwai who has been living in Minneapolis for more than 15 years says they visited the memorial site for the late George Floyd
George Floyd death: New charges for all four sacked officers
New charges have been announced against all of the sacked police officers present at the death of African American George Floyd in Minneapolis. Court documents show th
Trump denies protests forced him into bunker
US President Donald Trump has denied reports he was rushed to the White House bunker during anti-racism protests. Trump told Fox News radio he went down during the day
Zuckerberg accused of setting dangerous precedent over Trump’s post
A group of civil rights leaders has warned that Mark Zuckerberg is setting a "dangerous precedent" by allowing a post by Donald Trump to remain on Facebook. Their sta
Trump threatens to deploy US military unless violent protests over killing of George Floyd end
US President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the military unless states halt violent protests that continue after the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of
George Floyd’s death declared a homicide
The death of George Floyd, an African-American man who died in police custody, has been declared a homicide following an official post-mortem. The report says he suffe
Violence erupts on sixth day of protests in the US
Violence has erupted in cities across the US on the sixth night of protests sparked by the death in police custody of African-American George Floyd. Curfews have been
Trump was rushed to the Presidential Bunker on Saturday
As protesters gathered outside the White House, US President Donald Trump was briefly taken to the underground bunker for a period of time on Saturday. CNN is reportin
Brazil now fourth highest in COVID-19 deaths
The number of COVID-19 fatalities in Brazil has risen by almost 1,000 in a day, making the country's overall death toll the world's fourth-highest. BBC News reports it
Denzel Washington called 'good Samaritan' after coming to aid of distressed man
Denzel Washington is being called a "good Samaritan" after coming to the aid of a man in distress in Los Angeles in the US last week. A representative for Washington t
Several cities across the US resembled war zones as George Floyd protests continue
Police in the US are struggling to control arson, damage, and looting following the death of George Floyd in Police custody. In the video footage, the Police officer c