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

Thousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on June 5 as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing measures or curbs on crowd sizes, owing to its success in cThousands of fans poured into stadiums in Vietnam on June 5 as the country resumed top-flight soccer without social distancing measures or curbs on crowd sizes, owing to its success in combating the spread of the novel coronavirus. ombating the spread of the novel coronavirus.

Vietnam restarts soccer league with packed crowds: Fans flock stadiums without restrictions

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau joined thousands on Friday in taking a knee in front of Canada's parliament in solidarity with US protesters marching against racism and police brutality.

Trudeau joins anti-racism protests

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

US President Donald Trump held a press conference to discuss job numbers and lauded the US economy. Watch the video to know more.

WION Fineprint: US President Donald Trump lauds US Economy, Donald Trump press conference

Watch today in 'WION In Focus': Some stories related to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

WION In Focus: Some stories related to coronavirus pandemic

It is a disaster in the making in Russia as at least 20,000 liters of diesel accidentally spilled into a river in Russia's eastern Siberia, polluting over 350 square meters of the river. Watch report

World Environment Day: Thermal plant fuel leak pollutes Ambarnaya river in Russia

On the occasion of World Environment Day, we bring you the story of a Venezuelan Charles Brewer who is tirelessly working towards saving the Amazon rainforest since his college days. Watch report

World Environment Day: Charles Brewer is preserving Amazon rainforest since college

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the tourism industry across the world so much so that in South Africa the authorities have now resorted to 'dehorning' dozens of Rhinos in a bit to save them for poachers. Watch report.

World Environment Day: South Africa dehorns dozens of Rhinos

A critically endangered turtle emerged from the sea to lay at least 80 eggs on a Thai beach. This is a sign of how wildlife is making the most of the coronavirus pandemic limiting human movement.

World Environment Day: A rare sight at Thai beach, Hawksbill sea turtle lays eggs on beach

To mark World Environment Day a zoo in Mexico has taken the initiative to welcome wild animals affected by the secondary effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Many owners were forced to abandon their animals due to a lack of resources and economic slowdown.

World Environment Day: Mexican zoo welcomes Bengal Tiger, Green Macaws

In the United States of America, top luxury brand stores were looted during the anti-racism riots after George Floyd's killing by the cops in Minneapolis. Protests took place at several places.

US: Top luxury brand stores looted during the anti-racism riots after George Floyd's killing

American microblogging and social networking service Twitter has disabled a video by Donald Trump’s campaign team that pays tribute to George Floyd, saying it is the subject of a copyright complaint. The video was retweeted nearly 7,000 times by people including the US president and his son Donald Jr.

Twitter takes down Trump's video: Trump's tribute to George Floyd

Gas stations in Germany will be required to provide charging for electric vehicles as part of the country’s €130 billion coronavirus stimulus package. Watch report.

Germany: All gas stations to provide EV charging, Scheme part of $146 BN stimulus

In the first-ever interview after the first India Australia virtual summit, Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell speaking exclusively to WION has said while the countries are separated by the Indian ocean both Delhi and Canberra are joined in a shared goal and responsibility to maintain its security. Speaking exclusively to our Principal Diplomatic Correspondent, Sidhant Sibal, Australian envoy said, "both share a view around multilateral issues to resolve issues" and "Quad is important to share perspective on COVID". Both India and Australia had the first virtual summit on Thursday.

WION exclusive conversation with Australia's envoy to India Barry O'Farrell

Today the world is observing World Environment day and millions are posting on social media about saving the planet and this year's theme is "Time for Nature". Watch report.

World Environment Day: The great barrier reef turns 'white'

Chancellor Angela Merkel said on June 3 that Germany was set to plow 130 billion euros ($146 billion) into rebooting an economy severely hit by the coronavirus pandemic. The measures include temporarily cutting value-added tax from 19% to 16%, providing families with an additional €300 per child, and doubling a government-supported rebate on electric car purchases. Watch report.

WION-DW partnership: Germany's new biggest stimulus package of $146 BN

India, on May 5 listed out its priorities as it is all set to be elected as a non-permanent seat for United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from January 2021. India stated that it will help "overcome faultline" in a world in which the "normal process of international governance" has come under "strain as frictions have occurred.''

India's 5 point agenda at UNSC: Vows to 'overcome fault lines'

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

Scientists around the world are resuming trials of the controversial drug hydroxychloroquine for possible use against COVID-19, after the retraction of a heavily criticised study into its effects and side-effects. Now the paper has been retracted, and the WHO trials are back on after several of the paper's authors said they were not able to verify the contents of a database at the heart of the study.

Lancet cities lack of data authenticity: Study that paused HCQ trails now retracted

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

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