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USA

George Floyd killing: New autopsy finds Floyd died of asphyxiation

Violent clashes have spread over the weekend as protesters defied city curfews, amid widespread anger at the latest police killing of a black American.

31/05/2020

USA

George Floyd killing: Minnesota to fully mobilize National Guard

Protests and riots have flared overnight in cities across the US even though a Minneapolis police officer has been charged with murder over the killing of black American man.

30/05/2020

USA

Minneapolis: Police officer charged but protests spread across US

Minneapolis: Officer who knelt on George Floyd's neck charged with murder but protests against police brutality spread across US

29/05/2020

World News

Extra police officers patrol Europe's streets and beaches

As the good weather and the restrictive measures slowly lift, more people have been going out to enjoy their newfound freedom but are not respecting the rules to avoid the spread of coronavirus.

09/05/2020

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Police keep close eye on May Day gatherings in Germany

In Berlin's Kreuzberg district, anti-capitalist demonstrators try to gather, while 5,000 police officers were mobilised throughout the German capital to enforce the ban on demonstrations involving more than 20 people

02/05/2020

France

Unrest in Paris as residents accuse police of heavy-handed tactics

Residents say authorities are being heavy-handed in their efforts to impose the lockdown.

22/04/2020

Canada

Gunman disguised as police officer kills at least 16 in rural Canada

Gunman disguised as police officer kills at least 16 in rural Canada

20/04/2020

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COVID-19: Spain volunteers use music and dance to cheer up residents

Spanish Civil Protection volunteers use music and dance to cheer up residents in Griñón, a small town near Madrid.

18/04/2020

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Police use zumba classes to lift the spirits of confined Colombians

Dancing police officers aim to relieve the bordeom of Colombians' coronavirus confinement.

09/04/2020

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Bogota police bid to arrest boredom of Colombians amid lockdown

Police in the Colombian capital Bogota have been leading stretching and dance exercises from the street.

06/04/2020

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Indian police wear coronavirus helmets to spread lockdown message

It's certainly an unusual way of getting people to stay at home.

31/03/2020

France

'Can my husband see his mistress?': Police's oddest lockdown questions

French police have received a surge of calls since the coronavirus lockdown. And some of them are very odd indeed.

27/03/2020

United Kingdom

Five James Bond guns worth over €110,000 stolen in London

British police described 007's deactivated guns as "irreplaceable".

27/03/2020

Italy

Coronavirus: Italian police arrest two men for stealing 8,000 masks

The two brothers from Erchie, Brindisi, are being held for aggravated robbery and the assault of a Chinese shopkeeper.

26/03/2020

Italy

Coronavirus: Italy approves use of drones to monitor social distancing

The Italian Civil Aviation Authority will allow local police to use the equipment to help enforce restrictions on assembly.

23/03/2020

Netherlands

Coronavirus: Police deny claim air force was set to disinfect streets

No, the Dutch air force will not be disinfecting streets in the fight against coronavirus, say police.

23/03/2020

United Kingdom

Euroviews. Innocence is the first victim when UK police are forced to seize assets to fund themselves ǀ View

Due to years of budget cuts, police in the UK are forced to self-fund their operations. Less widely reported s the fact that this is through the seizing of cash and assets, often from law-abiding people.

21/03/2020

Poland

'Please stop all crime': Polish police plea amid COVID-19 workload

If only it was that easy.

20/03/2020

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Chile: Clashes as thousands protest in Santiago against the government

Clashes take place between demonstrators and police as thousands gather in Santiago's Plaza Italia to protest against President Sebastian Piñera and his government

07/03/2020

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Police in Kazakhstan detain dozens after activist's death

Police in Kazakhstan detained dozens of people in the Central Asian country's largest city after an activist's death in jail triggered protests.

01/03/2020