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France

Macron's ex-bodyguard given jail term for assaulting protesters

His actions led to a major political crisis for Macron.

Greece

Greek police accused of 'possible racism' over shooting of Roma man

The Hellenic League of Human Rights says the police shooting last month has "highlighted a number of long-standing serious issues".

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India: Building collapse and rescue operations after deadly floods.

Rescue workers evacuate residents as floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, northern India.

United Kingdom

'Unimaginable failures': UK inquiry into policeman's murder of woman

The UK home secretary has announced there will be an independent inquiry into police failings following the murder of Sarah Everard by a serving police officer.

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France

Macron outlines plan for greater transparency over police misconduct

Police violence and racism: Macron outlines French plan for greater transparency over abuses

Bosnia and Herzegovina

'Kicks, beatings & mock executions': Police violence alleged in Bosnia

"While lying prone on the snowy ground with his hands cuffed behind his back, officers had fired bullets either side of his head to get him to reveal information on the location of certain smuggled merchandise."

Albania

Ex-Albanian police officer jailed for killing that sparked protests

A former Albanian police officer was given a 10-year sentence for fatally shooting a man during a COVID-19 curfew patrol in December.

Cuba

US stands by Cuban protesters demanding 'human rights', Blinken says

The people of Cuba took to the streets at the weekend to voice their anger at food shortages. The government have responded with fierce crackdowns.

Italy

Italian police accused of racism over viral video of arrests in Milan

A group of black youths were beaten and arrested by the carabinieri in a central area of Milan on Sunday morning.

World News

Pride parades marred by clashes and arrests in Turkey

This year's LGBT Pride parades in Europe have been marked by suppression in some countries and jubilation in others.

USA

Chauvin sentenced to 22.5 years for murder of George Floyd

Hours before the hearing, Judge Peter Cahill denied Chauvin's motion for a new trial, saying his attorney failed to prove abuses from the court

France

Several injured as police break up illegal rave party in France

A 22-year old lost his hand and five police officers were wounded as security forces broke up an illegal rave party attended by 1,500 participants.

USA

George Floyd's family meets Biden as US Congress weighs police bill

The meeting came as the world marked one year since George Floyd's death.

My Europe Series

George Floyd: A year on, did Europe’s race protests change anything?

A wave of protests hit Europe following the murder of George Floyd in the US - but one year on, has anything changed?

France

France's top court rejects move to restrict images of police

France's constitutional council rejects controversial move to restrict images of police

USA

George Floyd: Judge finds 'aggravating factors' in death

A jury convicted Derek Chauvin, 45, of second and third degree murder and manslaughter on 20 April in George Floyd's death.

Brazil

Brazil: Rio's deadly police shootout prompts claims of abuse

25 people died in a massive police raid against drug traffickers in a Brazilian favela.

Colombia

Columbia anti-police protests continue

Protesters in Colombia have taken to the street again demanding an end to police abuse and the introduction of policies to overcome the economic crisis resulting from the pandemic.

USA

George Floyd death: Ex-police officer Chauvin found guilty of murder

President Joe Biden said the verdict "can be a giant step forward" in the fight against systemic racism in America but stressed that "it's not enough".

USA

Four arrested in Portland riot after man fatally shot by police

Amid protests and vigils against police violence across the United States, a riot erupted in Portland after police fatally shot another man in a park on Friday.