George Floyd’s death sparks protests around the world

The World

Over the weekend, protests over George Floyd’s death spread across the country and the planet. Across the globe, protesters carried signs with Floyd’s final words, “I can’t breathe.” And people called on their own leaders to respond to the events in the US. From London, The World’s Orla Barry has more. 

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