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Video shows US teen, 13, wasn't holding gun when shot dead by police

Police in Chicago said Adam Toledo was holding a handgun when an officer shot him in the chest.

16/04/2021

USA

Defense expert says Floyd died from heart trouble, not restraint

Dr. David Fowler, a former Maryland chief medical examiner who is now with a consulting firm, also testified that he would classify the manner of death "undetermined."

15/04/2021

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Third night clashes at Brooklyn Center

Clashes break out between protesters and law enforcement as hundreds gather for the third night in a row outside Brooklyn Center's police station, in the suburbs of Minneapolis

14/04/2021

USA

More clashes in Minnesota after police shoot, kill Black man

Hundreds of protesters faced off against police on Monday in the Minneapolis suburb where an officer fatally shot Daunte Wright.

13/04/2021

USA

Protesters confront police near Minneapolis after black man shot

Protesters gathered outside a police station after the family of a 20-year-old Minnesota man said he was shot by police and later died.

12/04/2021

USA

It was 'unnecessary' to kneel on George Floyd's neck, US court hears

Kneeling on George Floyd's neck was "totally unnecessary," the head of the Minneapolis Police Department's homicide division testified on Friday.

03/04/2021

USA

Police body cam video shows George Floyd struggle, then takedown

George Floyd's struggle with three police officers trying to arrest him, seen on body-camera video, included Floyd's panicky cries of “I'm sorry, I'm sorry” and “I'm claustrophobic!” as the officers tried to push Floyd into the back of a police car.

01/04/2021

USA

Tearful witnesses describe being prevented from helping George Floyd

A Minneapolis firefighter was one of several witnesses who said they wish they could have helped George Floyd.

31/03/2021

USA

Witnesses say they saw George Floyd 'slowly fade away'

A witness said he saw George Floyd struggle for air and "slowly fade away...like a fish in a bag" as police officer Derek Chauvin held his knee on the man's neck during his arrest.

30/03/2021

United Kingdom

UK crime bill 'a missed opportunity' to tackle violence against women

The murder of a young woman in London has put the issue under the spotlight.

15/03/2021

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Hundreds march in Louisville on anniversary of Breonna Taylor's death

Breonna Taylor was killed by police during a raid on her apartment last year. Her death sparked protests against police abuses and racism in the US.

14/03/2021

USA

Breonna Taylor: Rally demand justice on anniversary of her death

Taylor died after being shot by police officers who breached her front door in the early morning hours of March 13, 2020, as part of a drug raid. No officers were charged in connection with her death.

14/03/2021

Greece

Greece: 3 police officers wounded in protest against police violence

5,000 protesters marched in Athens after footage of a police officer beating a man with a baton became viral.

10/03/2021

Greece

Greece launches investigation into alleged police violence in Athens

Widely circulated videos appeared to show peaceful protestors being thrown to the ground and attacked with batons on Sunday.

08/03/2021

World News

Police shooting of street artist sparks violent protests in Chile

The fatal police shooting of a street performer in Chile sparks violent protests in the capital Santiago and calls for reform on social media.

07/02/2021

France

France opens talks in bid to regain public trust in police

In November video of Paris police appearing to beat and abuse a black music producer inside his studio shocked the country.

01/02/2021

Belgium

Four still in custody in Belgium as Interior Minister condemns riots

Four people remain in custody in Brussels after a demonstration over the death of a young Black man in police custody turned violent.

14/01/2021

Europe News

Death of young black man after Brussels arrest to be probed by judge

The man, 23, fainted at a police station and then died later in hospital, according to Brussels prosecutor's office.

13/01/2021

France

Riot police arrest dozens at protests against French security law

Critics of the new legislation, which the government has now said it will rewrite, say it's vital to be able to hold the police to account by filming them whilst on duty.

12/12/2020

Albania

Albania's interior minister resigns over fatal police shooting

On Thursday, Prime Minister Edi Rama confirmed he has accepted the resignation of interior minister Sander Lleshaj.

09/12/2020