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Anti-George Floyd rant sparks outrage
A conservative black author has dredged up George Floyd’s criminal past to declare he “was not an amazing person” in a live video that has caused outrage.
White House defends Sunrise crew attack
The White House Press Secretary has defended the actions of police after a Sunrise crew was beaten on live TV, saying they had “a right to defend themselves”.
Shocking find in George Floyd’s autopsy
George Floyd’s full autopsy has been released, revealing that Mr Floyd had contracted coronavirus before he died.
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Trump: Snapchat trying to ‘rig election’
Snapchat has announced it will stop promoting Donald Trump’s account, with the US President accusing the company of “trying to rig the election”.
NYT panned for ‘dangerous’ headline
Writers at the NY Times are in an “open revolt” over the decision to publish an opinion piece “endangering” its black staff.
‘Hit them hard’: Cop’s shocking order
Footage shows a Washington police officer telling his team not to kill protesters but “hit them hard” as they clear them out.
Looting free-for-all rocks America
There are fresh reports of looting breaking out in the US. It comes after “thousands” of people were seen streaming out of stores.
Battle in sky as US bans Chinese airlines
The United States and China have banned each other’s airlines from entering their airspaces as diplomatic tensions spill into the sky.
‘Surreal’ scene amid protest chaos
Thousands of demonstrators outside the White House have sung “Lean On Me”, in a “surreal moment” amid days of protests.
Six cops charged after students tasered
Six police officers have been charged with using excessive force after shocking video showed college students being tasered in their car last week.
Cops stood down over Sunrise crew attack
The US Police have taken action against officers who appeared to attack an Australian news crew covering violent protests outside the White House.
‘I feel despair’: Barack Obama’s admission
Barack Obama has addressed the protests across the US, admitting he sometimes feels despair – but there's something that shakes him out of it.
Trump explains why he was in bunker
President Donald Trump says reports he was rushed to a bunker are “false” and explained why he was in the underground security area.
Trump’s ‘message to rioters’ defended
The White House press secretary has defended Donald Trump’s photo op amid the US protests, saying it sent a “powerful message”.
All four George Floyd cops charged
The charge against the officer who pressed his knee on George Floyd’s neck has been upgraded and three other officers were also charged.
US protests: What happened overnight
US protesters have ignored curfews overnight as they vented their anger over the death of an unarmed black man at the hands of police.
Donald Trump’s extraordinary claims
Donald Trump has made some extraordinary claims in a series of tweets overnight after days of violent riots and looting took hold in the US.
Cop stabbed in neck, two others shot
live A police officer has been stabbed in the neck and two others were shot in the hand during a "chaotic" and "despicable" attack in Brooklyn, New York City.
Protest photo captures powerful moment
A photographer has captured a powerful moment in Los Angeles after eight tense days of protests across America.
Sick tactic to drum up fear and hate
A shadowy neo Nazi group has been busted posing as anti-fascist coalition Antifa in a bid to incite violence and racial tensions across the US.
Calls for ‘racist’ radio hosts to be sacked
A social media campaign is demanding the firing of two New York radio hosts after they made “unbelievably vile, racist” comments on air.
Melania grimaces after smile order
First Lady Melania Trump’s priceless reaction to an apparent order by her husband to smile during a photo opportunity has gone viral.
One dead, multiple injured in US shooting
A man is dead and at least five people, including two police officers, have reportedly been injured following a shooting in New York.
Women’s incredible action during protest
A white female protester ran out and threw herself between a kneeling African-American protester and armed police, with the footage going viral.
Horror as man allegedly eats grandma
A man has been arrested after police allegedly found him straddling his grandmother and eating pieces of her flesh.
Wild photos capture American chaos
Photos have shown the destruction in New York City as opportunistic looters exploit protests to rampage.
Mother of Floyd’s daughter speaks
The family of George Floyd have delivered an emotional statement, explaining what he was doing before being killed by a police officer.
Retired cop killed defending his store
A retired police captain who tried to defend his store from looters was shot and killed on the street in St Louis. Warning: Graphic
Sign US has given up on crisis
There has been a glaring omission from US President Donald Trump’s schedule despite 761 new deaths from COVID-19 yesterday.
Cops filmed spitting on cuffed protester
A “sickening” video has shown police spitting on a detained man during peaceful protests in the US sparking coronavirus concerns.
Sunrise reporter reveals grim injuries
Amelia Brace says she and her cameraman are "worse for wear” today after being attacked by police during protests in Washington DC.
Fallon responds to blackface controversy
Talk show host Jimmy Fallon has made a sombre on-air apology for wearing blackface in a former sketch amid protests and riots in the US.
'Grinning' cop being investigated
A police officer who grinned and swayed side to side as he faced off against protesters is being investigated after footage of him went viral.?
Powerful image tells truth about protests
The US protests have served up hundreds of extreme images in recent days - but this picture shows exactly what they’re really about.
Men filmed wielding axe, bats at protest
A radio producer has filmed an all-white group of men carrying bats and an axe at a protest, claiming they wanted to protect the city.
Priests ‘tear gassed’ for Trump photo op
A bishop and a rector have claimed they were assaulted by police and forced away from a church so the President could pose with a bible.
History sacked officer can’t run from
Tou Thao fled Minneapolis after his role in George Floyd’s death. But he can’t escape his past or, it seems, bizarre conspiracy theories.
Fears protests could lead to COVID surge
US politicians are increasingly worried the protests could be “super spreader” events which will see scores infected with coronavirus.
Why Instagram posts are blacked out
Millions of Instagram users have shared a plain black post to their feed with the #BlackLivesMatter, in solidarity with protesters across America.
Paris in LA protest after being ‘shot at’
Paris Jackson has hit the streets of LA in a rally — just days after she says she was shot at by police while protesting.
Sick images emerge as part of ‘challenge’
Teens have shared a disgusting re-enactment of the death of George Floyd on social media under the hashtag #GeorgeFloydChallenge”.
Incredible new twist in Tiger King saga
Tiger King star Joe Exotic’s “nemesis”, Big Cat Rescue founder Carole Baskin, has been granted control of his former zoo by a federal judge.
What rubber bullet did to woman’s face
A woman protesting in the US has shared images of her bloodied and bruised face after being shot by police with a rubber bullet.
Black protesters’ plea to white people
As chaos continues to unfold in America, black protesters are expressing fear that their white counterparts are putting them at risk.
Socialite calls cops on black woman
A socialite has gone viral after videos were shared of her calling the police on an African American woman she claimed was threatening her.
Staggering amount raised for Floyd family
A GoFundMe to cover legal expenses for George Floyd’s family has raised $8 million, while 11 million have signed a petition in his name.
Incredible photo of officer at protest
Protesters against police brutality towards unarmed black people in the US have been “taking a knee” for years. A top cop just joined them.
‘Hoping for a race war’: Groups fuelling violence
As authorities appeal for calm and the family of dead man George Floyd asks rioters to go home, some are working to ensure the violence continues.
‘A nation enraged’: America’s worst failure
As shocking as the riots across the United States are, they were always inevitable. They can be traced back to the country’s greatest failure.
Rubber bullet gun pointed at child
Disturbing pictures from America show a police officer pointing a rubber bullet gun at a young girl, as protests grip the nation.
Bombshell in George Floyd autopsy
An independent autopsy ordered by George Floyd’s family has found he died from “asphyxiation from sustained pressure” to his neck and back.
Army uses ‘dangerous’ war zone tactic
Military vehicles and helicopters have descended on the US capital - but one tactic usually only used in war zones left protesters furious.
America’s enormous anger explained
The world has been shocked by the outbreak of protests and riots in the United States. But discontent has been bubbling for a long time.
‘We’re not done’: US rocked by chaos
One week since the death of black man George Floyd, the US is gripped by chaos from coast to coast as organisers vow they are not finished yet.
'Mayhem' as police officers shot, run over
'Mayhem' descended on St Louis on Monday night as four police officers were shot and several officers were run over in other parts of the US.??
US capital as you’ve never seen it
Powerful images of the US capital Washington DC include monuments defaced and protestors taking their anger directly to the White House.
31 minutes that divided America
At 8pm, George Floyd was a customer at a corner store. By 8.31pm he was fighting for his life. These are the 31 minutes that tore the US apart.
Man aims bow and arrow at protesters
A man is expected to be charged after allegedly aiming a bow and arrow at George Floyd protesters at an event in Salt Lake City.
NYC mayor’s daughter arrested in protests
The daughter of New York mayor Bill de Blasio has been arrested in the city after her father called for protesters and police to be “respected.”
Mysterious ‘umbrella man’ haunts riots
A shadowy figure filmed calmly smashing windows at the Minneapolis riots has sparked a rash of conspiracy theories over his true identity.
Cheesecake looter becomes internet hero
Footage of an alleged looter caught on camera walking through protesters and carrying a cheesecake, has taken the internet by storm.
Floyd cop charges mirror Justine’s killer
The family of Sydney woman Justine Damond, who was murdered by a Minneapolis cop, says George Floyd’s death shows police didn’t learn.
Four letters trending in US right now
ACAB is trending in the US after George Floyd’s death. It’s being painted on buildings, left on cop cars and splashed over social media.
Aggressive police response to protests
Police have responded with aggression to mass protests around America over the weekend, firing pepper spray and rubber bullets.
Vigilante pulls gun on LA looters
Images of an armed man stopping a bank robbery in Santa Monica have emerged, as protests descend into chaos.
Floyd’s family outraged over autopsy
The family of George Floyd, who died after being pinned down by cops in an incident that sparked the US riots, have hired a legal team.
Trump rushed to White House bunker
Donald Trump has been rushed to an underground security bunker in the White House as violent protests raged in the US capital.
Driver bloodied after ploughing into crowd
New photos show a man, believed to be the truck driver who ploughed into a crowd of protesters, bloodied after they reportedly bashed him.
Incredible reactions as America burns
Widespread rioting and looting across the United States have shocked the world. But these speeches have left us speechless.
Shocking new video of attack on Floyd
New video of George Floyd’s arrest before he was pinned to the ground and died shows a violent struggle in the back of the police car.
Cop’s gesture at White House protest
Thousands of protesters descended on the White House as part of the US protests. One cop made a powerful gesture to a protester.
23yo multi-millionaire denies ‘looting’
Multi-millionaire YouTuber Jake Paul has denied being involved in looting or vandalism in the US after being spotted in a crowd of looters.
Sheriff puts down riot gear to join march
A country Sheriff in Flint, Michigan removed his riot gear and laid down his weapons before joining the march with protesters.
‘Broken, disgusted’: Stars rage amid chaos
Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Billie Eilish and other high-profile stars have publicly spoken out amid the escalating chaos as riots grip the US.
‘Craziest thing I’ve ever seen’: US erupts
Wild protests and riots have continued to break out across the United States after the death of a black man at the hands of police.
Truth behind viral protest footage
Footage of a man being brutally bashed by protesters in the US has gone viral. But this is what actually happened. WARNING: Graphic
Fire, chaos and destruction grip city
Rioters are smashing lines of police cars, riding them through the streets and set them alight in Philadelphia as unrest continues across the US.
Chaos as looters target high-end stores
Looters have targeted high-end stores in Manhattan as protests across America take a destructive turn after buildings and cars were set on fire.
China’s shameless reaction to protests
Burning cars and riot police in the US featured on front pages around the globe, but it was China’s response that has made headlines.
US protests: ‘It’s a scary time right now’
America is gripped with fear as violent protests rage on with reports of rubber bullets being fired directly at civilians, says a US journalist.
‘Freaked out’: Aussie journo’s gunpoint fear
A Channel 9 journalist has described the terrifying moment he became swept up in US protests and were detained at gunpoint by police.
Mayhem, bedlam descends on LA
Cars burned and malls torn apart and set alight in Los Angeles on Sunday, with policing fending off protesters with rubber bullets and batons.
Man threatens black gym-goers
A businessman threatened to call the cops when he found black guys in his communal gym, not believing they could possibly work there.
Excuse for NY police ramming protesters
New York City mayor Bill de Blasio has provided a reason why New York police rammed protesters with a car in shocking footage.
Floyd’s brother calls for death penalty
George Floyd’s brother has called for all the officers involved in his death to be charged with murder and given the death penalty.
Trump supporter runs over protester
A Trump supporter has been caught on video running over a protester as disturbing scenes from America’s protests continue to flood social media.
Protest photographer’s eyeball ‘exploded’
A woman documenting the protests in America said she’s been left permanently blind in one eye after a police bullet “exploded” her eyeball.
Trump’s new threat to protesters
Donald Trump has warned US protesters the military is ready to be deployed, adding that rioters need to be taught that they “can’t do this”.
Trump lauds agents for protecting him
Donald Trump says he watched protesters face off with Secret Service agents as they demonstrated outside the White House on Friday.
Jamie Foxx’s message to white friends
Jamie Foxx had a message for his “friends who aren’t black” as he called for justice in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Cop killed in ‘incredibly dangerous’ riots
A US police officer has been shot and killed in protests as a state governor admits authorities are struggling to contain the violence.
Big sign Donald Trump is worried
The US President has declared war on Twitter – the platform he once loved – but it’s about much more than his anger at being flagged by fact-checkers.
Protester shot dead by ‘unknown gunman’
A 19-year-old man has been shot and killed in Detroit after an unknown gunman opened fire on protesters.
Hidden meaning behind protest armbands
Protesters say they’ve found a way to identify undercover cops infiltrating riots — and they’re sharing it to help others evade arrest.
Reporter’s terror: ‘I’m getting shot’
Chilling new footage from the US protests shows a reporter and her cameraman targeted by police officers live on-air.
Madonna slammed over bizarre video
The singer joined other celebrities on speaking out against George Floyd's death – but her bizarre response has sparked both outrage and ridicule.
Protests have ‘taken over the streets’
Angry crowds have defied curfew order with tear gas fired and police cars set alight as demonstrations rage into the night in US cities.
New China crisis after Trump retaliation
China has reacted quickly after US President Donald Trump announced a raft of new measures against China and Hong Kong.