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Minneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd

United States · 6:33 AM UTC

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was convicted on Tuesday of murdering George Floyd, a milestone in the fraught racial history of the United States and a rebuke of law enforcement's treatment of Black Americans.

United StatesOhio police kill Black teenage girl seen threatening others with knife
Middle EastAsian stocks fall as virus worries return to haunt markets
United KingdomUK inflation rises to 0.7% in March as clothing and fuel prices grow
SportsSuper League breakaway in tatters after English clubs quit
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Cannabis companies are one step closer to doing business with banks …  And speaking of cannabis, you can get free weed in Washington if you get vaccinated in a "Joints for Jabs" program …  Be prepared to shell out more money for essential items as P&G hikes prices

UK

UKUK PM Johnson hails exodus from soccer Super League project
UKSuper League in retreat after English clubs quit but battle to continue

The breakaway European Super League, rocked by the departure of its six English clubs on Tuesday, said it would focus on efforts to "reshape the project" while stopping short of declaring outright defeat.

UKQueen Elizabeth marks 95th birthday, days after husband's funeral
UKUK inflation rises to 0.7% in March as clothing and fuel prices grow

Asia Pacific

Asia PacificChina, Myanmar and others criticised in report on rising religious persecution
Asia PacificU.S. general voices grave doubts about Taliban’s reliability
Asia PacificASEAN calls summit on Myanmar as EU widens sanctions
Asia PacificMyanmar military says junta leader to join ASEAN summit -Nikkei Asia

India

IndiaIndia reports more than 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day
IndiaOxygen supplies run low as India grapples with coronavirus 'storm'
IndiaIndia's ONGC says 3 employees kidnapped from eastern Indian oil rig
IndiaMany Indians struggle to get coronavirus tests as cases rocket

Business

BusinessFoxconn mostly abandons $10 billion Wisconsin project touted by Trump
BusinessBain Capital weighing bid to take Toshiba private -sources
BusinessApple packs iPad Pros with faster chips, slims iMacs and jumps into tracking tags
BusinessAnalysis: Faux meat growth doubts give market food for thought on Impossible

United States

United StatesMinneapolis jury convicts ex-policeman Derek Chauvin of murdering George Floyd
United StatesGuilty verdict for George Floyd’s killer brings relief, calls for wider justice
United StatesChauvin likely to appeal, claiming trial tainted by civil settlement, media coverage
United StatesBiden calls Chauvin verdict a 'giant step' toward justice in the United States

The Great Reboot

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The Great RebootRun out of milk? Robots on call for Singapore home deliveries

Environment

EnvironmentCarney, Kerry launch global finance plan to boost climate action
EnvironmentEU reaches provisional deal on 55% greenhouse gas cut by 2030
EnvironmentShell to trial use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore

Royal Dutch Shell (RDSa.L) said on Wednesday it was conducting a feasibility study with partners to trial the use of hydrogen fuel cells for ships in Singapore, the first such move for the oil major.

EnvironmentAhead of Biden’s climate summit, lawmakers relaunch ‘Green New Deal’

Europe

EuropeEU regulator backs J&J shot, finds possible link to clots
EuropeMuch more work needed in Iran nuclear talks despite progress, EU says
EuropeUkraine leader signs law to call up reservists for military service
EuropeUkraine’s Zelenskiy to Putin: Meet me for peace talks in conflict zone

Health & Pharmaceuticals

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