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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.

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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

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UKUK PM Johnson hails exodus from soccer Super League project
UKFTSE 100 rises on boost from BP, Shell; Just Eat Takeaway slumps
UKUK inflation edges up as COVID price hit begins to ease

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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 PacificSPECIAL REPORT Hong Kong activists retreat as China-style justice comes to their city

India

IndiaOxygen supplies run low as India grapples with coronavirus 'storm'
IndiaIndia reports more than 2,000 COVID-19 deaths in single day
IndiaFighting losing battle for COVID-19 beds, tests in India’s most populous state
IndiaIndia's ONGC says 3 employees kidnapped from eastern Indian oil rig

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BusinessInstagram launches feature to tackle hate speech, abuse
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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

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Environment

EnvironmentCarney, Kerry launch global finance plan to boost climate action
EnvironmentEU clinches deal on climate law, tougher 2030 emissions goal
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’

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EuropeMuch more work needed in Iran nuclear talks despite progress, EU says
EuropeHow a WHO push for global vaccines needled Europe
EuropeUK inflation edges up as COVID price hit begins to ease

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