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Indonesia reports biggest rise in infections; India overtakes Italy as sixth worst-hit country; galleries reopen in MadridIndonesia reports biggest rise in infections; India overtakes Italy as sixth worst-hit country; galleries reopen in Madrid
London’s Metropolitan Police said there have been four arrests at the Black Lives Matter protests in London and all of the suspects are in custody. California is planning to allow film, television and music production to resume from June 12, the governor’s office says. However, this is contingent on specific ‘conditions’, seemingly surrounding the spread of coronavirus at that time.
However, Los Angeles county remains one of the main epicentres in California, recording about half the infections and deaths in the state.
OPEC members, led by Saudi Arabia, and other key oil producers have agreed to extend their output cuts through July, as oil prices begin to recover and coronavirus lockdowns ease.
Algerian oil minister Mohamed Arkab, who currently holds OPEC’s rotating presidency, told AFP that the agreed cut for July was 9.6m barrels per day, just slightly below the 9.7 mbpd cut for May and June.
Here are some of the most powerful photographs from todays anti-racism demonstrations around the world:
London’s Metropolitan Police said there were four arrests at the Black Lives Matter protests in London and that all of the suspects were in custody.
The arrests were for assault on police, criminal damage, making threats and calling for violence and an incident of dangerous driving near the US Embassy.The arrests were for assault on police, criminal damage, making threats and calling for violence and an incident of dangerous driving near the US Embassy.
London’s metropolitan police force have said that the officer who was knocked off her horse by a traffic light is receiving treatment in hospital.London’s metropolitan police force have said that the officer who was knocked off her horse by a traffic light is receiving treatment in hospital.
Her injuries are not life threatening, and the horse which subsequently bolted was uninjured and made its own way back to the stables. Her injuries are not life threatening, and the horse, which subsequently bolted, was uninjured and made its own way back to the stables.
The incident happened while mounted officers charged at protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.The incident happened while mounted officers charged at protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has praised the peaceful protesters in today’s anti-racism demonstration in London, but but said people who became violent “let down the cause”.Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has praised the peaceful protesters in today’s anti-racism demonstration in London, but but said people who became violent “let down the cause”.
He said: “To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today, I stand with you and I share your anger and your pain.“George Floyd’s brutal killing must be a catalyst for change worldwide.” He said: “To the thousands of Londoners who protested peacefully today, I stand with you and I share your anger and your pain.
“No country, city, police service or institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do better. We must stand together and root out racism wherever it is found. Black Lives Matter.” “George Floyd’s brutal killing must be a catalyst for change worldwide.
“No country, city, police service or institution can absolve itself of the responsibility to do better. We must stand together and root out racism wherever it is found. Black Lives Matter.
“To the tiny minority who were violent and threw glass bottles and lit flares - you endangered a safe and peaceful protest and let down this important cause,” he added.“To the tiny minority who were violent and threw glass bottles and lit flares - you endangered a safe and peaceful protest and let down this important cause,” he added.
Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel said violence towards police at protests was “completely unacceptable” and gave officers her “full support in tackling disorderly behaviour”.Meanwhile, Home Secretary Priti Patel said violence towards police at protests was “completely unacceptable” and gave officers her “full support in tackling disorderly behaviour”.
Writing on Twitter, she said: “Protests must be peaceful and in accordance with social distancing rules.”Writing on Twitter, she said: “Protests must be peaceful and in accordance with social distancing rules.”
“Violence towards a police officer is completely unacceptable at any time. The police have our full support in tackling any violence, vandalism or disorderly behaviour. There is no justification for it.”“Violence towards a police officer is completely unacceptable at any time. The police have our full support in tackling any violence, vandalism or disorderly behaviour. There is no justification for it.”
She added: “We have made specific enforcement powers available to them during the pandemic to help protect the entire public.”She added: “We have made specific enforcement powers available to them during the pandemic to help protect the entire public.”
Thousands of anti-racism protesters around the world have continued to demonstrate in a wave of protests triggered by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, despite bans on mass gatherings. You can read more about the UK protests here, and follow US developments live here.Thousands of anti-racism protesters around the world have continued to demonstrate in a wave of protests triggered by the death of George Floyd in police custody in the US, despite bans on mass gatherings. You can read more about the UK protests here, and follow US developments live here.
Protest organisers in Northern Ireland will be reported to the public prosecution service for the flouting of coronavirus rules.Protest organisers in Northern Ireland will be reported to the public prosecution service for the flouting of coronavirus rules.
Italy reported 72 new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, down from 85 yesterday, as the country appears to be emerging from the throes of the pandemic, while the number of coronavirus cases in Canada has reached 94,335.Italy reported 72 new coronavirus deaths on Saturday, down from 85 yesterday, as the country appears to be emerging from the throes of the pandemic, while the number of coronavirus cases in Canada has reached 94,335.
World number one Novak Djokovic has shed doubt on whether the US Open tournament will go ahead in September as planned, saying coronavirus restrictions would make it impossible.World number one Novak Djokovic has shed doubt on whether the US Open tournament will go ahead in September as planned, saying coronavirus restrictions would make it impossible.
Brazil’s president Jai Bolsonaro has defended his decision to withhold some of the official data on country’s coronavirus pandemic.Brazil’s president Jai Bolsonaro has defended his decision to withhold some of the official data on country’s coronavirus pandemic.
The spokesman of Kazakh president has been hospitalised after testing positive for coronavirus, but insists there is no risk to the president.The spokesman of Kazakh president has been hospitalised after testing positive for coronavirus, but insists there is no risk to the president.
Here is more footage of the shocking moment a police horse bolted through crowds of protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.Here is more footage of the shocking moment a police horse bolted through crowds of protesters at an anti-racism demonstration in London.
It occurred after a police officer was knocked off their horse by a traffic light. Some reports on social media are suggesting they were knocked off by protesters - videos and reporters at the scene confirm this is not the case.It occurred after a police officer was knocked off their horse by a traffic light. Some reports on social media are suggesting they were knocked off by protesters - videos and reporters at the scene confirm this is not the case.
Protesters and police have clashed in London during the last couple of hours, with videos on social media showing bottles being thrown at the police, and some allegations that missiles were also thrown - it’s not yet clear exactly what those were. However, many protesters have been condemning these actions. Protesters and police have clashed in London during the last couple of hours, with videos on social media showing bottles being thrown at the police, and some allegations that missiles were also thrown - it’s not yet clear exactly what those were. Graffiti has also been painted on buildings, and allegedly some monuments around the city centre.
However, many protesters have been condemning these actions.
Support for UK prime minister Boris Johnson is falling due to concerns about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, three British opinion polls released today have shown.Support for UK prime minister Boris Johnson is falling due to concerns about his handling of the coronavirus pandemic, three British opinion polls released today have shown.
The sharpest decline came in a poll conducted by Survation on 3 June, which showed support for Conservatives falling to 41% from 45% in the previous poll from the period between 22-26 May.The sharpest decline came in a poll conducted by Survation on 3 June, which showed support for Conservatives falling to 41% from 45% in the previous poll from the period between 22-26 May.
Meanwhile, support for the opposition Labour party increased by five points to 39%.Meanwhile, support for the opposition Labour party increased by five points to 39%.
Surveys for Deltapoll and Opinium, both conducted on June 4-5, showed the Conservative lead narrowing to three percentage points.Surveys for Deltapoll and Opinium, both conducted on June 4-5, showed the Conservative lead narrowing to three percentage points.
Opinium said 47% of people surveyed disapproved of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis while 34% approved. This marks a continuation of a steady decline in confidence in the government since the pandemic began.Opinium said 47% of people surveyed disapproved of the government’s handling of the coronavirus crisis while 34% approved. This marks a continuation of a steady decline in confidence in the government since the pandemic began.
The UK has experienced the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe.The UK has experienced the highest coronavirus death toll in Europe.
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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.