'Stop killing black people': George Floyd's death sparks protests in Minneapolis, Memphis and Los Angeles Protesters in Minneapolis on Tuesday filled the intersection in the street where a black man named George Floyd died in police custody. Protesters later damaged the windows of a police precinct and a squad car. Police responded with tear gas. (May 27) AP Domestic Protesters clashed with police in Minneapolis. They chanted for justice in Memphis. Bath hope Joe Cokanasiga return will inspire giant step towards play-offs On paper the big story this weekend is whether Bath can hang tough at Saracens on Sunday and make the Premiership play‑offs, potentially at the expense of Bristol or Sale. In Joe Cokanasiga’s case, however, the twin imposters of sporting triumph and disaster are exactly that. After everything big Joe has endured this past year, the vicissitudes of professional rugby are now strictly relative. Even the injured knee – and subsequent complications to his lower body and back after training on it with England – that sidelined him for the best part of 12 months has been nothing compared to the family trauma the Cokanasiga clan have been enduring. As the Guardian revealed in March, the government is refusing to allow the winger’s father, Iliatia, a former sergeant who served three tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan, to rejoin his family in the UK.
Rescue teams search rubble after earthquake rocks Turkish coast and Greek islands Rescue teams searched through concrete blocks and rubble on Saturday after at least 27 people were killed and hundreds injured when a powerful earthquake in the Aegean Sea toppled buildings in the Turkish city of İzmir and created sea surges on at least two Greek islands. Turkey’s disaster and emergency authority (Afad) said the quake on Friday, measuring about 7.0 in magnitude, struck at 2.51pm local time (11.51am GMT). with 407 aftershocks recorded overnight. Around 800 people were reported injured. NHL player Blake Wheeler has strong words on how white players can be better allies There’s something of a sea change happening in the NHL at the moment, as players who have been notoriously apolitical come forward to talk about issues of race and social injustice. Over the past few days, many white players have shared statements on social media over the death of George Floyd. They’ve candidly admitted their shortcomings on issues of race and vowed to learn more. Black players, especially Evander Kane, have stepped up consistently in the wake of this tragedy and done the hard work of advocating for their sport to address racial and social inequality. Still, there’s a long way to go and if white NHL players are committed to real change, they’ll read and learn from the words of Winnipeg Jets captain Blake Wheeler. After posting his own thoughts about Floyd’s killing on his Twitter feed, Wheeler spoke to reporters over Zoom on Tuesday afternoon and went more in depth on his commitment to being a better ally to black communities.
Liverpool's Sadio Mané to self-isolate after testing positive for Covid-19 Liverpool have been handed another setback with their influential winger Sadio Mané testing positive for Covid-19. The forward is the second player at Anfield to test positive in a matter of days following Thiago Alcântara’s result which forced Liverpool’s new signing into a period of self-isolation. Mané, who has been in fine form for the Premier League champions, will now miss Sunday’s game at Aston Villa. The club say the 28-year-old has “displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall”. A club statement read: “Sadio Mané has tested positive for Covid-19 and is currently self-isolating according to the necessary guidelines. The forward, who started and scored in Monday’s 3-1 victory over Arsenal, has displayed minor symptoms of the virus but feels in good health overall.
Philadelphia teacher and activist facing federal charges related to George Floyd riots Four men -- including a social studies teacher who is also a prominent outspoken activist -- were named Thursday in a federal indictment related to unrest in Philadelphia days after the police killing of George Floyd. Anthony David Ale Smith, 29, and Khalif Miller, 25, both of Philadelphia, and Atlantic City, N.J., resident Carlos Matchett face two arson counts related to the setting of a Philadelphia police vehicle on fire, the Justice Department said. In a separate case, Ayoub Tabri, 24, of Arlington, Va., is charged with setting a Pennsylvania State Police SUV ablaze. Both incidents occurred on May 30.
Forge Welding He who is not angry when there is just cause for anger is immoral. Why? Because anger looks to the good of justice. Lydia Ko: 'I'm using a local caddie in Dubai – I'll rely on his advice' At 14, Lydia Ko was already a record breaker. Her 2012 victory in the Women’s NSW Open on the Australian Ladies Professional Golf Tour was, at that stage, at the youngest age in professional golf. Ko was firmly on course for greatness.