Protests rage in Minneapolis over police killing of George Floyd
Protesters check in a truck that was driven into a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd on the I-35W bridge in Minneapolis, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Go Nakamura
A tanker truck drives into thousands of protesters marching on 35W north bound highway during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller
A tanker truck drives into thousands of protesters marching on 35W northbound highway during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Police apprehend the driver of a tanker truck who drove into hundreds of protesters marching on 35W north bound highway during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020....more
A man with dried milk on his face to treat tear gas is pictured during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A police officer detains a protester during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Demonstrators take part in a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Protesters are detained during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
A protester is detained by police officers during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
State patrol officers stand guard during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Dancers from three Mexican-Aztec performance groups attend a rally at the state capitol building to protest against the death in Minneapolis policy custody of George Floyd, in St. Paul, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Local residents inspect a burned post office that was destroyed during continued demonstrations against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 31, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A woman gets milk poured in the eyes during a rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Police officers are seen amid tear gas as protesters continue to rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Women look on during a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Demonstrators run during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A demonstrator raises her arms in front of security forces in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Police aim at a Reuters TV cameraman during nationwide unrest following the death of of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. Two members of a Reuters TV crew were hit by rubber bullets and a...more
Reuters security advisor Rodney Seward is treated by a medic for a deep gash under his left eye after being struck by a rubber bullet during nationwide unrest following the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police custody, in Minneapolis,...more
The camera of photojournalist Lucas Jackson after being broken by a white man with a crowbar who was marching with protesters during continued demonstrations against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota,...more
A protester looks at a projectile as protesters continue to rally against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Leah Millis
Demonstrators form a barricade with traffic signs during a protest against the death in Minneapolis police custody of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A man with a shotgun walks along a road during continued demonstrations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
A woman reacts to tear gas as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters gesture during continued demonstrations in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
People are seen at a food donation point near the area that have been burnt during the protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A man pulls a cart inside a damaged store as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
People gather during a rally in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Protesters attempt to rip out an ATM during a demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Police patrol during a demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A protester reacts during a demonstration in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A demonstrator gestures during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Security forces take position during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 30, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
People are seen at a Wells Fargo bank that was burned as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, May 30. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
A protester gestures in front of a fire during a demonstration against the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, early May 30. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
People extinguish fire from vehicles during a demonstration against the death of George Floyd, in Minneapolis, May 29. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
A man reacts as he confronts National Guard members guarding the area in the aftermath of a protest after a white police officer was caught on a bystander's video pressing his knee into the neck of African-American man George Floyd, who later died at...more
A demonstrator raises his hands during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Lucas Jackson
Plumes of smoke rise into the sky in the aftermath of a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
A protesters kicks the door of the Florida home of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, who was recorded with his knee on the neck of George Floyd before his death, in the Windermere neighbourhood of Orlando, Florida, May 29, 2020....more
Armoured vehicles are pictured as National Guard members guard the area in the aftermath of a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
State Police block access to the area near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
Protesters gather around after setting fire to the entrance of a police station as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters react as they set fire to the entrance of a police station as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Police arrest a member of a CNN crew broadcasting live while covering protests in Minneapolis, May 29. CNN/Reuters TV via REUTERS
Protesters react to the news of the arrest of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, outside his Florida home in the Windermere neighbourhood of Orlando, Florida, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Scott Audette
A man collects scrap metal from rubble near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, May 29, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
Protesters destroy the Lake Street bus stop outside the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 28. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
A man walks at the area in the aftermath of a protest in Minneapolis, May 29. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters gather to watch a liquor store burning near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 28. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Protesters are seen inside Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 29. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Rachel Perez is pictured with bruising around her eye and a plaster on her forehead, injuries sustained from rubber bullets, while standing a distance from a burning vehicle at the parking lot of a Target store, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria ...more
A protester reacts while gathering with others outside the city hall in Minneapolis, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Water gushes out a building that was burnt down during protests in Minneapolis, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters loot and burn the Target store near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Protesters gather to watch a construction site burning near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Police officers stand in the line in riot gear near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 28. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
People react as a car burns at the parking lot of a Target store during protests in Minneapolis, May 28. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Riot police utilize pepper spray on protesters as demonstrations continue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
A man wearing a face mask holds a sign near a burning vehicle at the parking lot of a Target store during protests in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Protesters gather to watch an apartment building burning near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Police and protesters gather near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Protesters loot and burn the Target store near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 27, 2020. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
Civil rights activist Reverend Al Sharpton and Gwen Carr, mother of Eric Garner, lead a prayer at the site where George Floyd was fatally injured by police in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
A protester is seen inside a Target near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Carlos Barria
Police officers stand in the line in riot gear near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28, 2020. REUTERS/Adam Bettcher
A protester vandalizes an O'Reilly's near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 28. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
Looters enter the loading dock of a Cubs near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
A woman holds her inhaler and leans on another person after being sprayed with mace by police officers during a protest near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Eric Miller
A police officer aims before firing at protestors gathered near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Police spray mace at protestors to break up a gathering near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, May 27. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Protesters attend a woman who allegedly stabbed looters before stabbing herself in an effort to stop the looting, near the Minneapolis Police third precinct, May 27. REUTERS/Nicholas Pfosi
A man is injured after being hit in the head by an object at a protest near the Minneapolis Police third precinct in Minneapolis, May 27. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Protesters gather at the scene where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck before later dying in hospital in Minneapolis, Minnesota, May 26. REUTERS/Eric Miller
Next Slideshows
SpaceX Crew Dragon delivers NASA astronauts to International Space Station
Nearly 24 hours after launching from Florida, SpaceX's Crew Dragon capsule delivered NASA astronauts Bob Behnken and Doug Hurley to the International Space...
May 31 2020Americans protest coronavirus restrictions
Protesters across the U.S. rally against stay-at-home orders aimed at reducing the spread of coronavirus.
May 31 2020Coronavirus surges across Brazil
Brazil now has the world's second-worst outbreak behind the United States, with more than 438,000 confirmed cases.
May 29 2020MORE IN PICTURES
In pictures: Abortion protests across America
Images of protests across America following the Supreme Court's overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.
Photos of the week
A selection of some of our top news photography from around the world this week.
Our oddest photos of the week
Odd and unusual images from around the world this week.
Ukraine secures release of 144 of its soldiers
Ukraine carried out its biggest exchange of prisoners of war since Russia invaded, securing the release of 144 of its soldiers, including 95 who defended Mariupol's steelworkers, Ukraine's military intelligence agency said.
Hong Kong gears up for 25th handover anniversary
Hong Kong prepares for the 25th anniversary of the city's handover to mainland China on July 1, an event that will be marked by a visit from Chinese President Xi Jinping, as John Lee replaces Carrie Lam as the city's leader.
Sri Lanka reels from fuel shortage
The island nation has been facing a severe fuel shortage for weeks amid the worst financial crisis in decades.
Russian missiles rain down on Ukraine
The stepped-up attacks - following a missile strike on a shopping mall killed at least 18 people in central Ukraine on Monday - come as Russian President Vladimir Putin's forces make slow but relentless progress in a war now in its fifth month.
Sandstorms shroud Iraq in orange haze
About one sandstorm a week has hit Iraq in the past few weeks in what Iraqis say is the worst such spate in living memory.
Protests over U.S. abortion rights
Images of protests across America following the Supreme Court's overturning of the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade ruling that recognized women's constitutional right to abortion.