NYC Police Officer Omar Habib convicted under 2020 chokehold ban law for using a chokehold on a drunk and disorderly man in 2023, facing up to 7 years in prison; first officer prosecuted under the law enacted post-George Floyd's killing.
A US State Department report alleges Cuba is behind major US political upheavals, including the George Floyd riots and rise of antifa, and poses a unique threat. This comes as Cuba faces a six-month US oil blockade and sanctions, leading to severe shortages and blackouts, with critics calling the report a new form of McCarthyism.
Hundreds protested in Bologna, Italy, after Moroccan man Abderrahim Fakir died while being restrained by police. A video of the incident, showing Fakir calling for help, has sparked a political row and an inquiry, drawing comparisons to George Floyd's death.
Fernanda Torres relembrou a polêmica com Karla Sofía Gascón durante a campanha do Oscar 2025. Gascón acusou a equipe de Torres de ataques, mas depois se retratou. Posts antigos de Gascón com teor racista e xenofóbico vieram à tona.
The article explores the complex and often chaotic history of minority rights struggles in the US, comparing 20th-century movements like Black Power to contemporary issues. It details the impact of Jim Crow laws, redlining, riots, and the differing approaches of activists, from peaceful protests to revolutionary actions.
The Minnesota Republican Party's moment of silence for Derek Chauvin, convicted of murdering George Floyd, has sparked outrage among racial justice groups, civil rights advocates, and families of victims of police violence.
Vickrum Digwa foi condenado à prisão perpétua por esfaquear Henry Nowak em Southampton. O caso gerou tensões raciais e críticas à polícia, com alegações de racismo e protestos.
Australia's Fair Work Commission has announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, with the lowest-paid receiving a 6% increase. The minimum wage will rise to $26.44 per hour from July 1, a decision influenced by surging fuel prices and inflation.
Australia's Fair Work Commission announced a 4.75% pay rise for nearly 3 million workers on award wages, effective July 1. The lowest-paid workers will receive a 6% increase, raising the minimum hourly wage to $26.44.
Irish authorities have agreed to a second postmortem for Yves Sakila, a Congolese man who died after being restrained by security guards in Dublin. The incident has sparked protests and comparisons to George Floyd's death, with the DRC foreign minister visiting Dublin to meet officials and family representatives.
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara resigned after being found to have interfered with an investigation into his conduct, including allegations of intimate relationships with city employees and evidence tampering.
Construction begins June 8 at George Floyd Square in Minneapolis, revamping the memorial site six years after his murder. The project aims to balance remembrance, gathering, and safety, reopening the intersection to traffic while preserving memorial areas.
