Thousands of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in London on Sunday to condemn police brutality after the killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis

Thousands turn up for black lives matter protests in London

Councilors in the US city of Minneapolis vowed to demolish and rebuild the police department, after the death in custody of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests about racism in law enforcement.

A call for reforms in police department | Minneapolis department to be dismantled | George Floyd

Mr Floyd, an unarmed black man, died in police custody in Minneapolis on 25 May. Video showed a white police officer kneeling on his neck for almost nine minutes while he is pinned to the floor.

George Floyd death: Violent clashes across major states in US

13th consecutive day of protests across America over George Floyd's killing by a cop in Minneapolis. Watch this video to know more.

Protests across the globe after George Floyd's death

Retired Major General Dana Pittard. He spent decades in the U.S. Army, becoming one of a few African Americans to rise to the level of major general.

US armed forces speak out against racism

The police department in the US city of Minneapolis will be dismantled and rebuilt, city councilors said late Sunday

Minneapolis Police Department To Be Dismantled

12th consecutive day of protests across America over George Floyd's killing by a cop in Minneapolis. Watch this video to know more.

Black lives matter protests gain momentum worldwide

George Floyd protests: 12th consecutive day of protests across America

US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo has lashed out at China for "callous exploitation" of George Floyd's death saying that "this laughable propaganda can't fool anyone".

Mike Pompeo accuses China of exploiting George Floyd's death

Hundreds gathered in the affluent coastal community of Santa Monica in Los Angeles on Friday, to take a stand against police brutality after the death of George Floyd at the hands of Minneapolis police.

George Floyd protests: 11th day of protests across America

U.S. President Donald Trump has retweeted a letter that brands protesters as terrorists. He has also termed the conduct of protesters as 'acts of domestic terror'. Can such a view be endorsed?

Gravitas: Trump thinks protesters are terrorists!

Protests over the killing of George Floyd continue across the World. In Mexico, vandalism is denting the credibility of the cause, in South Korea, the anger is shifting towards the Government.

Gravitas: 'Black Lives Matter' protests: Vandalism denting credibility?

China's belligerence at the Ladakh border and its many diplomatic firestorms with Australia have turned out to be a catalyst for India-Australia ties. At a virtual bilateral summit, both countries have signed a declaration on maritime cooperation and a pact for sharing military logistics.

Gravitas: India & Australia join hands to counter China

Restaurants, bars, and casinos are reopening across the world. The ordeal of staying at home is gradually coming to an end. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: The world is slowly reopening

Our environment is at risk. Climate change is its biggest threat. On World Environment Day, WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell you how much trouble the world is in.

Gravitas: World Environment Day | 5 Videos you cannot miss

An art gallery in Paris is relying on hats to ensure visitors respect social distancing rules. Meanwhile, a 3D printed tool is helping users open and close doors without touching them. WION's Palki Sharma tells you what the new normal looks like.

Gravitas: Living with a virus | What the new normal looks like | COVID-19 Pandemic

Hundreds of mourners in Minneapolis on June 4 remembered George Floyd, the black man whose death in police custody set off a wave of nationwide protests and ignited a debate about racial justice. Watch report.

Hundreds of mourners join memorial service of George Floyd in Minnesota

The U.S. is planning to investigate countries over digital tax. From the European Union to India - everybody is a target. U.S. President Donald Trump claims American tech companies are being unfairly targetted. WION's Palki Shama gets you the story.

Gravitas: U.S. probe over Digital Tax | A new trade war?

In the late 1980s and early 1990s, Communist governments were folding one after another. When the Soviet Union collapsed, China was hit the hardest. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the global shift towards democracy was nightmarish for Beijing.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Massacre | Geopolitical changes that rattled China

Two things scare China, the ghost of Tiananmen Square, and more importantly- meeting the same fate as the Soviet Union. Because despite years of rapid changes, the chorus for democracy is echoing in China once again. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the story.

Gravitas: Tiananmen Massacre | What China fears the most

The 'Black Lives Matter' movement has reached every corner of the world. WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that tell the story.

Gravitas: 'Black Lives Matter' now a global movement | George Floyd death

4 policemen have been charged with the murder of George Floyd. All 4 of them could be sentenced for 40 years in jail. Meanwhile, an autopsy report has revealed that George Floyd was infected with the Coronavirus.

Gravitas: Autopsy report reveals George Floyd had Coronavirus

Rioters in U.S. have smashed stores of renowned luxury brands, looting merchandise worth millions of dollars. Can this secure justice for the killing of George Floyd?

Gravitas: U.S. Riots | Top Luxury Brands Looted

There is an internal protest on Facebook. Employees are unhappy with CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to not remove a post by U.S. President Donald Trump. Facebook employees are tweeting against their CEO, some are even staging virtual walkouts. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the details.

Gravitas: Facebook is facing a mutiny

Over 100 scientists have slammed Lancet Medical Journal over its study on using hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) to treat Covid-19. The authenticity of the study is under question. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Was Lancet study on Hydroxychloroquine fabricated?

A pregnant elephant died in the Indian state of Kerala after eating a pineapple stuffed with firecrackers. The incident has raised several uncomfortable questions across the country. WION's Palki Sharma has some food for thought.

Gravitas: Food for thought | Pregnant elephant's death shakes India

First a deadly virus and now a deadly storm. It has been a double whammy for the city of Mumbai ever since Cyclone Nisarga made landfall. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Double whammy for India's maximum city Mumbai

The Wuhan Coronavirus has infected more than 64,00,000 people worldwide. India is reporting more than 2,08,000 confirmed cases. WION's Palki Sharma gets you the latest numbers.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus | More than 64,00,000 cases worldwide

Is Chinese President Xi Jinping consolidating power in the name of fighting corruption? Is he targeting his critics and rivals? Reports suggest he openly criticised the second-most powerful person in the country - Premier Li Keqiang. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Xi vs Li: China's power grab begins?

Google has taken down 'Remove China Apps' from its Play store. The top-trending app was being used by Indians to remove Chinese applications from their cell phone. Is Google dancing to China's tunes? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: Does China control Google and Apple?

Global Times is said to overemphasise every little perceived success of Beijing & justify all crimes committed by the Chinese regime. WION's Palki Sharma gets you a crash-course on this Chinese mouthpiece.

Gravitas: Global Times | The story of China's propaganda mouthpiece

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