'I want justice': Mother of Floyd's daughter says he was a good man, father

The grieving mother of George Floyd's daughter on Tuesday demanded justice for him, saying he was a good father who did not deserve to die face down on the pavement, pinned under the weight of three police officers.

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Mexico reports highest daily increase in new coronavirus cases

Mexican health authorities reported on Tuesday an additional 3,891 cases of the novel coronavirus, a new record of daily cases, and 470 more deaths.

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Mexico freezes almost 2,000 accounts linked to powerful cartel

Mexico's Financial Intelligence Unit, a part of the finance ministry tasked with combating and preventing money laundering, said Tuesday it had asked banks to freeze nearly 2,000 accounts allegedly linked to the powerful Jalisco New Generation Cartel.

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Colombia court to investigate ex-President Uribe's alleged ties to hacking

Colombia's Supreme Court said on Tuesday it would investigate former President Alvaro Uribe's possible connections to a scandal involving alleged military spying on journalists, politicians and judges.

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U.S., South Korea agree of funding of Korean workers, Pentagon says

The Pentagon on Tuesday said that it had come to an agreement with South Korea on a proposal for Seoul to fund thousands of Korean workers who were put on unpaid leave earlier this year.

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Coronavirus: UK holidaymakers ‘welcome’ in Portugal

Portugal's foreign minister told the BBC that an "air bridge" agreement could be in place soon.

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Coronavirus: Debt letters 'make money problems worse'

Demands required by law may contribute to people with problems taking their lives, say campaigners.

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Nissan: UK factory still under threat from no-deal Brexit

Britain's largest car plant is "unsustainable" without a trade deal, the Japanese company says.

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Coronavirus: Sex workers fear for their future

Worries about coronavirus transmission spell an uncertain future for millions of sex workers globally.

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How lockdown made food firm 'aim higher'

Vegan food firm boss Andy Shovel says “the lockdown has made us aim higher” with sales targets.

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Coronavirus: What's it like to be laid off over Zoom?

Being made redundant is rarely pleasant, but is it worse finding out via a video call?

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Protests swell in major U.S. cities despite curfews, Trump vow to crack down

Thousands of demonstrators took to a knee in the grass outside the U.S. Capitol, chanting "silence is violence" and "no justice, no peace," just before a curfew as peaceful protests against police brutality swelled in major cities on Tuesday.

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Former President Bush, contrasting Trump approach, says protesters should be heard

Former President George W. Bush said on Tuesday the killing of George Floyd reflected a "shocking failure" concerning racism in the country, and urged that protesters be heard, in sharp contrast to fellow Republican Donald Trump's get-tough approach.

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The man who sheltered 80 US protesters

As police closed down a street in Washington DC after curfew, hundreds of protesters found themselves trapped - until Rahul Dubey flung open his doors.

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Backlash in China after front-line doctor dies

A doctor's death has sparked angry conversations about the Chinese authorities' handling of the pandemic.

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Coronavirus: How lockdown affected Argentina's livelihoods

The prolonged lockdown in Argentina has brought more misery to a country with a troubled economic past.

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The Somali atheist activists who get death threats

Ayaanle and Kahaa work online to help Somalis who have views that do not square with tradition.

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Portraits of Humanity shortlist revealed

Two hundred shortlisted photos aim to show there is more that unites us than sets us apart.

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Coronavirus: Sex workers fear for their future

Worries about coronavirus transmission spell an uncertain future for millions of sex workers globally.

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G7 leaders reject Russia's return after Trump summit invite

The UK and Canada oppose Russia's readmission, as Donald Trump invites Vladimir Putin to a summit.

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Grindr removes 'ethnicity filter' after complaints

The LGBT app says it has a "zero-tolerance policy for racism" and will remove the filter.

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Asia's fishermen and farmers go digital during virus

Farming communities in South East Asia are embracing online selling for the first time during lockdown.

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Venezuela's Maduro says he will visit Iran soon, sign agreements

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Monday said he would visit Iran shortly to sign cooperation agreements in energy and other sectors, after Iran sent five fuel tankers to the gasoline-starved South American country.

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New Zealand's Ardern says she is 'horrified' by George Floyd's death

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said on Tuesday that she was "horrified" by George Floyd's death, and welcomed peaceful protests in New Zealand in solidarity, but noted that they flouted social distancing restrictions.

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Frequent testing, less contact recommended to get Hollywood cameras rolling again

Hollywood studios and labor unions on Monday proposed extensive coronavirus testing and other safeguards to allow actors and crew members to resume movie and TV show production in the United States.

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U.S. Justice Dept. deploys its police agencies in Washington to quell rioting

The U.S. Justice Department has deployed it law enforcement components to maximize the federal security presence in Washington in a bid to quell violent protests, a department spokeswoman said on Monday.

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Kentucky restaurateur killed, police chief fired amid protests

A popular black restaurateur was fatally shot in Kentucky early on Monday as police and National Guard troops fired weapons while dispersing a crowd protesting against police killings of African Americans.

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Stitch Fix to lay off about 1,400 employees in California: WSJ

Apparel seller Stitch Fix Inc, which uses algorithms and experts to ship personalized clothing selections to clients, plans to cut up to 1,400 jobs in California, the Wall Street Journal reported on Monday.

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'The reasons why we are protesting'

From police brutality to systemic racism, US protesters explain why they have taken to the streets.

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Coronavirus: What's it like to be laid off over Zoom?

Being made redundant is rarely pleasant, but is it worse finding out via a video call?

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