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You can read more on the anti-racism demonstrations taking place across the UK here:You can read more on the anti-racism demonstrations taking place across the UK here:
There have been clashes between police and protesters at anti-racism demonstrations in London. While my colleague Mattha Busby, who is at the scene, says it has since calmed down, here is some remarkable footage from about 45 minutes ago.There have been clashes between police and protesters at anti-racism demonstrations in London. While my colleague Mattha Busby, who is at the scene, says it has since calmed down, here is some remarkable footage from about 45 minutes ago.
Police on horseback have been kettling protesters and charging into the crowd.Police on horseback have been kettling protesters and charging into the crowd.
Organisers of anti-racism protests in Northern Ireland will be reported to be Public Prosecution Service over the breaking of coronavirus restrictions, police have said.Organisers of anti-racism protests in Northern Ireland will be reported to be Public Prosecution Service over the breaking of coronavirus restrictions, police have said.
Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had urged organisers to call off the rallies sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, but hundreds attended in spite of this.Assistant Chief Constable Alan Todd had urged organisers to call off the rallies sparked by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, but hundreds attended in spite of this.
Many wore face coverings and gloves as they arrived at the demonstrations, in Belfast they were handed flyers by police officers explaining social distancing rules.Many wore face coverings and gloves as they arrived at the demonstrations, in Belfast they were handed flyers by police officers explaining social distancing rules.
Some protesters were given community resolution notices, despite organisers having marked out social distancing measurements and encouraged those attending to space out.Some protesters were given community resolution notices, despite organisers having marked out social distancing measurements and encouraged those attending to space out.
Todd said police estimated that some 500 demonstrators attended protests in Belfast and Londonderry.Todd said police estimated that some 500 demonstrators attended protests in Belfast and Londonderry.
He said that despite the cancellation of a planned protest in Newry, a “small crowd did gather but dispersed quickly on our request”.He said that despite the cancellation of a planned protest in Newry, a “small crowd did gather but dispersed quickly on our request”.
Todd confirmed that community resolution notices had been given out, and said protest organisers would be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.Todd confirmed that community resolution notices had been given out, and said protest organisers would be reported to the Public Prosecution Service.
“We estimate there were less than 500 people in attendance at each event and a significant number of Community Resolution Notices (CRNS) and fines were issued in both Belfast and Derry/Londonderry,” he said.“We estimate there were less than 500 people in attendance at each event and a significant number of Community Resolution Notices (CRNS) and fines were issued in both Belfast and Derry/Londonderry,” he said.
“A number of individuals, including organisers, will now be reported to the Public Prosecution Service with a view to prosecution. We will also conduct follow up enquiries to seek to identify others who may have committed offences.”“A number of individuals, including organisers, will now be reported to the Public Prosecution Service with a view to prosecution. We will also conduct follow up enquiries to seek to identify others who may have committed offences.”
“The Health Protection Regulations are in place to protect us all during this pandemic and it is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to them to protect our society,” he added.“The Health Protection Regulations are in place to protect us all during this pandemic and it is everyone’s responsibility to adhere to them to protect our society,” he added.
Tennis star Novak Djokovic has said that participating in the US Open would be impossible because of the “extreme” coronavirus protocols in place for the tournament.Tennis star Novak Djokovic has said that participating in the US Open would be impossible because of the “extreme” coronavirus protocols in place for the tournament.
The world number one said he was not sure the tournament would go ahead.The world number one said he was not sure the tournament would go ahead.
“I had a telephone conversation with the leaders of world tennis. There were talks about the continuation of the season, mostly about the US Open due in late August, but it’s not known whether it will be held,” Djokovic told Serbia’s Prva TV.“I had a telephone conversation with the leaders of world tennis. There were talks about the continuation of the season, mostly about the US Open due in late August, but it’s not known whether it will be held,” Djokovic told Serbia’s Prva TV.
“The rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme. We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week.”“The rules that they told us that we would have to respect to be there, to play at all, they are extreme. We would not have access to Manhattan, we would have to sleep in hotels at the airport, to be tested twice or three times per week.”
“Also, we could bring one person to the club which is really impossible. I mean, you need your coach, then a fitness trainer, then a physiotherapist,” he said.“Also, we could bring one person to the club which is really impossible. I mean, you need your coach, then a fitness trainer, then a physiotherapist,” he said.
Djokovic suggested the keenness to go ahead with the tournament arose from economic concerns.Djokovic suggested the keenness to go ahead with the tournament arose from economic concerns.
“They want the tournament to go ahead at any cost for economic reasons, which I understand,” he said. “But the question is, how many players are willing to accept those terms.”“They want the tournament to go ahead at any cost for economic reasons, which I understand,” he said. “But the question is, how many players are willing to accept those terms.”
World number two Rafa Nadal said this week that he would not travel to the US in the present circumstances.World number two Rafa Nadal said this week that he would not travel to the US in the present circumstances.
The tournament, scheduled to begin on 31 August, will be the first Grand Slam to be played after the coronavirus pandemic caused the suspension of the tennis season in March. The French Open was postponed to September, while the Wimbledon championships was cancelled.The tournament, scheduled to begin on 31 August, will be the first Grand Slam to be played after the coronavirus pandemic caused the suspension of the tennis season in March. The French Open was postponed to September, while the Wimbledon championships was cancelled.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s spokesman has been hospitalised after testing positive for covid-19, he posted on Facebook on Saturday. He said that the president’s health was not at risk.Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev’s spokesman has been hospitalised after testing positive for covid-19, he posted on Facebook on Saturday. He said that the president’s health was not at risk.
The spokesman, Berik Uali, said that Tokayev, 67, was tested regularly, and added that additional safety measures had been taken at the presidential headquarters.The spokesman, Berik Uali, said that Tokayev, 67, was tested regularly, and added that additional safety measures had been taken at the presidential headquarters.
“President Tokayev continues his work as scheduled, his health is under no threat,” Uali said.“President Tokayev continues his work as scheduled, his health is under no threat,” Uali said.
The nation has confirmed 12,511 cases of coronavirus, with 53 deaths. It ended a two-month lockdown last month, but social distancing rules and closed borders remain in place.The nation has confirmed 12,511 cases of coronavirus, with 53 deaths. It ended a two-month lockdown last month, but social distancing rules and closed borders remain in place.
The Government is understood to be on track to meet its June 6 care home coronavirus testing target, despite a survey finding that some had not received testing kits.The Government is understood to be on track to meet its June 6 care home coronavirus testing target, despite a survey finding that some had not received testing kits.
At the more than a tenth of homes surveyed by the National Care Forum, which represents 120 not-for-profit care organisations, reported they had not received testing kits at the start of the week.At the more than a tenth of homes surveyed by the National Care Forum, which represents 120 not-for-profit care organisations, reported they had not received testing kits at the start of the week.
However, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) believes it is on track to have offered testing to all care homes with residents over-65 in England by Saturday, it is understood.However, the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) believes it is on track to have offered testing to all care homes with residents over-65 in England by Saturday, it is understood.
The number of coronavirus cases in Canada has risen to 94,335, up from 94,070 on Friday, according to the public health agency.The number of coronavirus cases in Canada has risen to 94,335, up from 94,070 on Friday, according to the public health agency.
The country has now recorded 7,703 deaths, an increase from 7,652 the day before.The country has now recorded 7,703 deaths, an increase from 7,652 the day before.
Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has defended his decision to withhold some official data on the country’s coronavirus pandemic - the world’s second largest outbreak.Brazil’s president Jair Bolsonaro has defended his decision to withhold some official data on the country’s coronavirus pandemic - the world’s second largest outbreak.
On Friday, the health ministry stopped reporting a tally of confirmed cases, and its overall death toll. It also took down a website which had mapped the spread of the virus in Brazil.On Friday, the health ministry stopped reporting a tally of confirmed cases, and its overall death toll. It also took down a website which had mapped the spread of the virus in Brazil.
“The cumulative data ... does not reflect the moment the country is in,” Bolsonaro tweeted, citing a note from the ministry. “Other actions are underway to improve the reporting of cases and confirmation of diagnoses.”“The cumulative data ... does not reflect the moment the country is in,” Bolsonaro tweeted, citing a note from the ministry. “Other actions are underway to improve the reporting of cases and confirmation of diagnoses.”
Neither Bolsonaro nor the ministry gave a reason for taking down the coronavirus mapping website, which had been a key public resource for tracking the development of the pandemic.Neither Bolsonaro nor the ministry gave a reason for taking down the coronavirus mapping website, which had been a key public resource for tracking the development of the pandemic.
The government also came under fire for pushing back the release time of its daily tally of diagnoses and deaths. These figures were previously made available around 5pm, but in recent days have been released near 10pm.The government also came under fire for pushing back the release time of its daily tally of diagnoses and deaths. These figures were previously made available around 5pm, but in recent days have been released near 10pm.
Brazil has the second highest number of confirmed cases of any country in the world, with 614,941 cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The US has the highest, with 1,901,416 confirmed cases.Brazil has the second highest number of confirmed cases of any country in the world, with 614,941 cases, according to the Johns Hopkins University tracker. The US has the highest, with 1,901,416 confirmed cases.
Brazil has recorded 34,021 deaths as a result of the virus, according to the tracker.Brazil has recorded 34,021 deaths as a result of the virus, according to the tracker.
This remarkable photograph shows a socially-distanced anti-racism protest in Turin, Italy, today. This is just one of a wave of demonstrations around the world calling for justice for George Floyd and an end to racism.This remarkable photograph shows a socially-distanced anti-racism protest in Turin, Italy, today. This is just one of a wave of demonstrations around the world calling for justice for George Floyd and an end to racism.
If you’d like to follow the latest developments in the global anti-racism demonstrations, we have a dedicated live blog which you can find here.If you’d like to follow the latest developments in the global anti-racism demonstrations, we have a dedicated live blog which you can find here.
Italy reported 72 new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, against 85 a day earlier. The country saw 270 new cases, down from 518 the day before, the Civil Protection department said.Italy reported 72 new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, against 85 a day earlier. The country saw 270 new cases, down from 518 the day before, the Civil Protection department said.
These figures bring the county’s total death toll since the outbreak emerged on Feb. 21 to 33,846, the agency said, the fourth-highest in the world after the United States, Britain and Brazil.These figures bring the county’s total death toll since the outbreak emerged on Feb. 21 to 33,846, the agency said, the fourth-highest in the world after the United States, Britain and Brazil.
The number of people registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 35,877 from 36,976 the day before, and the total number of confirmed cases stands at 234,801. This takes Italy’s tally to the seventh highest in the world, after India overtook it a day earlier.The number of people registered as currently carrying the illness fell to 35,877 from 36,976 the day before, and the total number of confirmed cases stands at 234,801. This takes Italy’s tally to the seventh highest in the world, after India overtook it a day earlier.
There were 293 people in intensive care on Saturday, down from 316 on Friday, continuing a long-running drop. As of today, 165,078 have been declared recovered from coronavirus, against 163,781 a day earlier.There were 293 people in intensive care on Saturday, down from 316 on Friday, continuing a long-running drop. As of today, 165,078 have been declared recovered from coronavirus, against 163,781 a day earlier.
The northern region of Lombardy, where the country’s outbreak is thought to have began, remains by far the worst-affected region, and accounts for 142 of the 270 new cases reported on Saturday.The northern region of Lombardy, where the country’s outbreak is thought to have began, remains by far the worst-affected region, and accounts for 142 of the 270 new cases reported on Saturday.
Piedmont is the second-worst hit region, reporting 38 new cases. Of the country’s 20 regions, the only others to register more than 10 new cases were Lazio, with 28, Emilia Romagna with 17 and Liguria with 13.Piedmont is the second-worst hit region, reporting 38 new cases. Of the country’s 20 regions, the only others to register more than 10 new cases were Lazio, with 28, Emilia Romagna with 17 and Liguria with 13.
The UK government did not consult NHS leaders or give them notice before a decision to make all hospital staff wear surgical masks from 15 June, senior healthcare chiefs have said.The UK government did not consult NHS leaders or give them notice before a decision to make all hospital staff wear surgical masks from 15 June, senior healthcare chiefs have said.
Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, said healthcare workers believe last-minute decisions are being made on the hoof because of political rather than public health considerations and that announcements were being made to “fill the space” at the Downing Street coronavirus briefings.Chris Hopson, the chief executive of NHS Providers, said healthcare workers believe last-minute decisions are being made on the hoof because of political rather than public health considerations and that announcements were being made to “fill the space” at the Downing Street coronavirus briefings.
His intervention comes after the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients in England would have to wear face coverings, and that hospital staff must use surgical masks from the middle of the month, despite the government previously saying the evidence that face masks prevented the spread of Covid-19 was inconclusive.His intervention comes after the health secretary, Matt Hancock, said on Friday that all hospital visitors and outpatients in England would have to wear face coverings, and that hospital staff must use surgical masks from the middle of the month, despite the government previously saying the evidence that face masks prevented the spread of Covid-19 was inconclusive.
In case you missed it, read the full report from my colleague Mattha Busby here:In case you missed it, read the full report from my colleague Mattha Busby here:
Nearly a third of companies who have received coronavirus loans from the Bank of England are connected to tax havens, research suggests.Nearly a third of companies who have received coronavirus loans from the Bank of England are connected to tax havens, research suggests.
Analysis by TaxWatch, an investigative thinktank, claims that 14 out of the 53 businesses which have benefited from the support are either based in a tax haven, or substantially owned by a tax haven resident.Analysis by TaxWatch, an investigative thinktank, claims that 14 out of the 53 businesses which have benefited from the support are either based in a tax haven, or substantially owned by a tax haven resident.
These companies have received more than £5bn in loans as part of the coronavirus corporate financing facility (CCFF) - a Bank of England scheme designed to support some of the biggest companies with credit ratings.These companies have received more than £5bn in loans as part of the coronavirus corporate financing facility (CCFF) - a Bank of England scheme designed to support some of the biggest companies with credit ratings.
British Airways, whose parent company is based in Jersey, has accessed £300m of support from the scheme, and digger-maker JCB, whose parent company is located in the Netherlands, and fashion brand Chanel, whose parent company is based in the Cayman Islands, have received loans of £600m.British Airways, whose parent company is based in Jersey, has accessed £300m of support from the scheme, and digger-maker JCB, whose parent company is located in the Netherlands, and fashion brand Chanel, whose parent company is based in the Cayman Islands, have received loans of £600m.
TaxWatch said one company receiving a loan is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office while another is nine months late in filing its UK accounts.TaxWatch said one company receiving a loan is under investigation by the Serious Fraud Office while another is nine months late in filing its UK accounts.
Protests in Lebanon against the government’s handling of the country’s economic crisis have resumed, after subsiding for the past few months due to lockdown restrictions.Protests in Lebanon against the government’s handling of the country’s economic crisis have resumed, after subsiding for the past few months due to lockdown restrictions.
Tear gas was launched by police at several hundred protesters who had reconvened on a main square in Beirut, with most of the country’s coronavirus measures now lifted. Some protesters threw rocks at police and smashed storefronts, many wearing face masks.Tear gas was launched by police at several hundred protesters who had reconvened on a main square in Beirut, with most of the country’s coronavirus measures now lifted. Some protesters threw rocks at police and smashed storefronts, many wearing face masks.
Many demanded the resignation of the government, early parliamentary elections to be held, and paramilitary group Hezbollah be disarmed.Many demanded the resignation of the government, early parliamentary elections to be held, and paramilitary group Hezbollah be disarmed.
Lebanon’s financial crisis escalated in October, with a dollar crunch causing banks to impose strict controls on capital. This led to widespread protests.Lebanon’s financial crisis escalated in October, with a dollar crunch causing banks to impose strict controls on capital. This led to widespread protests.
Since then, the currency has lost more than half of its value on the parallel market, prices in the country have soared, and many people have been made unemployed after businesses suffered the dual blows of an economic crisis and coronavirus.Since then, the currency has lost more than half of its value on the parallel market, prices in the country have soared, and many people have been made unemployed after businesses suffered the dual blows of an economic crisis and coronavirus.