French police dump handcuffs in protest to rebuff critics
Police across France are angered by accusations of racism and by a government ban on chokeholds. BBC News – Europe
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London protests: Demonstrators clash with police
Police are pelted with bottles during confrontations with groups including right-wing activists. BBC News – UK
Juneteenth: Trump changes Tulsa Oklahoma rally date ‘out of respect’
The date of his first rally in months would have fallen on a holiday marking the end of US slavery. BBC News – US & Canada
Burundi court ends power vacuum after president’s death
Burundi’s Constitutional Court says the president-elect should be sworn in as soon as possible. BBC News – Africa
Fears of second coronavirus outbreak hit global shares
A grim Fed outlook and uptick in virus cases in some US states fans concerns about economic recovery. BBC News – Business
Syria war: Assad sacks PM as economic crisis sparks protests
Syria’s president gave no reason for the move, but it comes after marches in government-held areas. BBC News – Middle East