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George Floyd died due to compression to neck: Autopsy

An independent autopsy commissioned by George Floyd's family found that he died of asphyxia due to sustained pressure to his neck and back, his family said in a statement on Monday. IMAGE: A man...

Thousands in Houston march to pay tribute to George Floyd

Tens of thousands of people marched peacefully through the streets of downtown Houston, wearing masks and chanting 'Black Lives Matter', to pay tribute to 46-year-old African-American George Floyd,...

Family, friends prepare to pay final tribute to George Floyd

Family and friends have started preparing to pay their final tribute and goodbyes to George Floyd in Houston in a funeral service, weeks after he was killed by a white police officer in...

US ex-cop sentenced to 22.5 yrs for George Floyd murder

Derek Chauvin, a former Minneapolis police officer convicted for murdering George Floyd last year, has been sentenced to 22.5 years in prison. IMAGE: Former Minneapolis police officer Derek...

Protests sparked by George Floyd death rage on sixth day

The United States remained a tinderbox of anger and emotion as violent protests erupted for a sixth day across the country over the custodial killing of African-American George Floyd, resulting in...

Nadella, Pichai, Nooyi speak up against racism

There is no place for hate and racism in society, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has said, asserting that empathy and shared understanding are a start, but more needs to be done. Nadella's...

When A Mom Was Murdered: The Story Behind The Film

'There have been multiple cases of people being shot for pulling into someone's driveway because they made a wrong turn or ringing the wrong bell because they made a mistake.''That is also the...

Why Leonardo Is In A Killer Mood

Martin Scorsese returns with his two favourite actors, Robert De Niro and Leonardo DiCaprio, in his compelling new drama, Killers Of The Flower Moon that got this reaction from our very own Anurag...

Hamilton leads tributes to George Floyd on death anniversary

'We never forget. We continue our work ... We work to build an equal world for George, for his children, and for all the other victims of racism.' IMAGE: One Tuesday, Formula One champion Hamilton...

Dortmund, Hertha players kneel in tribute to George Floyd

The German Football Association said it would take no action against symbols of solidarity with the protests in the US and across the world. IMAGE: Both teams gathered around the centre...

George Floyd death: F1 drivers speak out after Hamilton rap

IMAGE: Lewis Hamilton, Formula One’s first black world champion, spends much of his time in America. Photograph: Lewis Hamilton/Twitter Formula One drivers followed Lewis Hamilton's...

Michael Jordan on George Floyd's death: 'We have had enough'

IMAGE: Michael Jordan called on people to show compassion and empathy and never turn their backs on senseless brutality. Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Basketball great Michael...

Enough is enough: Chelsea players protest Floyd's death

Photograph: Chelsea FC/Twitter Chelsea FC players on Tuesday kneeled to show support for the 'Black Lives Matter' movement ahead of their training session as the club paid tribute to George...

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