If you’re just tuning into our live coverage, here are the important headlines today:
Protesters rally across Australia: Supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement have gathered for rallies in Brisbane, Melbourne and Adelaide today. A court overturned an injunction banning a march and rally in Sydney, and crowds have started to assemble.
Tribute to Breonna Taylor: A crowd of peaceful protesters near the White House in Washington, DC, sang “Happy Birthday” in memory of Taylor, who was killed by police in March and who would have turned 27 today. Noticeably absent was the presence of law enforcement. However city officials are expecting a bigger demonstration on Saturday.
Facebook’s policies to be reviewed: Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook will review its policies concerning the state use of force, voter suppression and content moderation, as the company faces a backlash from many of its own workers over its inaction on controversial posts by US President Donald Trump.
Cyclist arrested over rant: Detectives have arrested and charged the cyclist caught on video accosting three people as they posted flyers in support of Black Lives Matter. The cyclist, who police identified as 60-year-old Anthony Brennan III, of Kensington, Maryland, was charged with three counts of second-degree assault.
Biden says Trump putting words in Floyd’s mouth is “despicable”: Presumptive 2020 Democratic nominee Joe Biden sharply criticized Trump for invoking Floyd’s name as the President was taking a victory lap over lower unemployment numbers.
NFL wrong for not listening to players about racism, commissioner says: Roger Goodell said it has been a difficult time for the US — in particular black Americans — and offered his condolences to the families of Floyd, Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and “all the families who have endured police brutality.”