31 May 2020
As protests against the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis spread across the US, several prominent personalities are adding their voices to calls for justice.
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31 May: Protests and riots continue across the US for a fifth night after the death in Minneapolis of African-American man George Floyd while in police custody. Look back at how the day unfolded in our blog.... more
31 May: Cambodia's little-known war on drugs has led to human rights abuses and severe overcrowding in prisons, sparking fears they could become incubators for COVID-19.... more
31 May: The brother of George Floyd, who died while a Minneapolis police officer knelt on his neck, says he can't criticise people for acting out during protests against police brutality, "because they have the same pain that I feel".... more
31 May: While the protests across America were triggered by the death of George Floyd, anger over the relationship between police and black residents was already simmering in some states. Here's how the demonstrations erupted.... more
31 May: The local police department says it does not have the man in custody, but intends to lay charges against him after he was filmed pointing a bow at protesters in Salt Lake City, Utah.... more
31 May: If you're feeling overwhelmed by the fast and furious pace of new studies coming out about coronavirus treatments you're not alone. We asked scientists about their views on the latest developments and what the future may look like.... more
31 May: Forced removals of children from their families has brought trauma to generations of Indigenous communities. Today they're increasingly taking the lead on how to heal.... more
31 May: Austria's health ministry has given the green light for Formula 1 to kick-off its season with two races across the first two weekends of July... more
RUGBY Netball New Zealand and their Australian counterparts are forging ahead with plans to hold a Constellation Cup in the latter part of the year More...
BUSINESS Despite the rain in Auckland over the past week, the city's dams are still only 43 per cent full More...
