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Trump and Biden trade barbs over wearing a mask News BBC News Navigation Sections Previous Next Media player Media playback is unsupported on your device Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes me feel uncomfortable, says Maro Itoje Maro Itoje has revealed the England rugby anthem Swing Low, Sweet Chariot makes him feel “uncomfortable” but he does not believe supporters should be banned from singing it at Twickenham. This month the Guardian revealed the Rugby Football Union was conducting a review of the song – originally an American slave spiritual – conceding that many supporters were unaware of its roots. A ban on supporters singing the song would be practically impossible to enforce but the RFU is consulting with players and fans and intends to educate Twickenham goers as to its origins. The RFU’s chief executive, Bill Sweeney, has said he no longer sings the song but would not consider supporters who do to be racist. The union is also likely to rethink its marketing and branding campaign that uses the song’s lyrics, which are visible all over Twickenham.

Minneapolis police at center of George Floyd’s death had a history of complaints When Kristofer Bergh saw the footage of George Floyd’s death, he started to wonder what might have happened if his skin weren’t white. He thought back to when he was 17 when two Minneapolis police officers held him at gunpoint over a Nerf gun. What he didn’t realize until USA TODAY contacted him was that one of those officers was Derek Chauvin, the officer fired for kneeling on Floyd’s neck. Chauvin and another of the Minneapolis police officers fired after Floyd’s death this week have histories of complaints from the public they are sworn to protect. USA TODAY spoke with Bergh and others who filed official complaints against Chauvin or officer Tou Thao, who is seen on the video of Floyd’s arrest standing by. Since December 2012, the officers drew a combined 13 complaints.

Ryder Cup will be pushed back to 2021 over coronavirus concerns Confirmation that the Ryder Cup, due to be held in September at Whistling Straits, will be postponed until 2021 is expected next week. The PGA of America has announced the first major of the year, the US PGA Championship, will be held in early August without spectators. Talks between the PGA of America and the European Tour, who preside jointly over the Ryder Cup, and local government officials in Wisconsin are now close to completion despite a public line of “no change” to existing arrangements. Work on the spectator build at Whistling Straits, ordinarily well under way by now, is not believed to have meaningfully started. With health and safety concerns to the fore – playing the biennial competition without spectators has never been a serious option – postponement is now seen as the most responsible solution. As recently as last month hopes had been raised that the Ryder Cup could take place.

Trump signs executive order targeting Twitter after fact-checking row Image copyright AFP US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at removing some of the legal protections given to social media platforms. It gives regulators the power to pursue legal actions against firms such as Facebook and Twitter for the way they police content on their platforms. President Trump accused social media platforms of having "unchecked power" while signing the order. The order is expected to face legal challenges. Andy Murray comeback gathers pace with victory over James Ward Never mind the score; ignore the rankings; don’t listen too closely to the huffing and puffing. Andy Murray, at 33, remains Britain’s best player and his fighting 6-3, 7-5 win over James Ward at the National Tennis Centre on Thursday night confirmed the core of his game – bloodymindedness – is firmly in place. The prize is a semi-final against Dan Evans on Saturday in the semi-finals of the Battle of the Brits, the charity tournament organised by Murray’s elder brother, Jamie.

Gabrielle Union: Ex-America's Got Talent judge discusses 'toxic' environment Image copyright Getty Images Former America's Got Talent judge Gabrielle Union has spoken about the "toxic work environment" on set, six months after she left the show. The LA's Finest actress left the talent show after one series, with reports saying she had been dismissed. She has now told Variety she raised concerns with producers but "felt singled out as being difficult".

Ditch the fan: how to stay cool when home-working in a heatwave This is set to be the hottest week of the year so far. Usually that doesn’t matter, because usually your workplace is comfortably air-conditioned. But now you are working from home, in a residence that has been specifically insulated to remain warm in winter. In short, things are about to get uncomfortable. This is where I step in.