Four years ago, one american Football Player knelt when the National Anthem was played in a protest against Police Brutality towards black americans. Many other players followed Colin Kapernicks example, but he was sanctioned by the games governing body and has failed to find a team since 2017. Since the death in custody of george floyd, taking the knee, as its now called, has been repeated at demonstrations around the country and beyond, while many leading Football Players have shown their anger byjoining in or staging their own protests. And now the National Football league, the nfl, has completely reversed its earlier position on taking the knee. We, the National Football league, condemn racism. We admit we were wrong for not listening to nfl players earlier, and encourage all to speak out and peacefully protest. We, the National Football league, believe black lives matter. I personally protest with you, and want to be part of the much needed change in this country. During the recen
Welcome to bbc news and we start with that u turn from the nfl. Four years ago one american Football Player knelt when the National Anthem was played in a protest against Police Brutality towards black americans. Many other players followed Colin Kapernicks example, but he was sanctioned by the games governing body and has failed to find a team since 2017. Since the death in custody of george floyd, taking the knee, as its now called, has been repeated at demonstrations around the country and beyond, while many leading Football Players have shown their anger byjoining in or staging their own protests. And now the National Football league, the nfl, has completely reversed its earlier position on taking the knee. It has been a difficult time for our country. In particular, black people in our country. First, my condolences to the families of george floyd, breonna taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and all the families who have endured Police Brutality. We, the National Football league, condemn racism
Tributes will also be laid at graves and memorials on behalf of those while liverpool have been relegated. Unable to attend this year. 20,000 troops who fought its saturday, june the 6th. Under british command, died during the campaign. Our top story protesters are being urged to stay away the duke of cambridge has from mass demonstrations against racism this weekend, over fears that they could increase revealed that he has been the spread of coronavirus. Research suggests the infection rate anonymously counselling people during lockdown. Prince william has been volunteering has risen in the north west and south west of england. At the Mental Health charity a number of events are planned shout, which offers across the uk following the death support via text message. Those contacting the service of george floyd would not know they are talking in the United States. Jon donnison has the latest. To a member of the royal family as all the charitys volunteers use a pseudonym. Those are the m
Some were self treated after police in america, but globally, it is our pepper sprayed them. Thousands have been demonstrating duty to do something. It has been in sydney against racism. Some were self treated after Police Pepper sprayed them. Our grandfathers fight, our the National Football league in the United States has fathers fight, we dont want to reversed its stance against players make it our childrens fight and speaking out against police violence. Thatis make it our childrens fight and that is why we want to make sure the leagues boss said it had been they are a part this. Wrong to stop players from peacefully protesting this is the scene right now in central london. Pleas by the mayor of london during the national anthem. And by government ministers not to attend because of coronavirus have been ignored. Now on bbc news time we are in a Health Pandemic across for our regular look at the latest the United Kingdom and coronavirus in developments in the fight is a deadly virus
United states and around the world for continuing coverage here on cnn. Im george howell. And im zain asher. We begin with the state of hosni muir bebarak. Hed been awaiting verdicts on a Corruption Case as well as a murder conspiracy case. You can see mubaraks reaction there as well. The murder case had to do with the deaths on the antiegypts uprising in 2011. Thats the very election that led to mubaraks resignation after 30 years of the president. Joining us is cnns ian lee. Ian, you were there to see the reaction of former president mubarak. What could you tell from this reaction and people around him . Reporter well, george, mubarak and his supporters seem vicinity indicat vindicated today. Dont expect to see the former president walking anytime soon. Hes still serving time on charges if hes found guilty. But those charges run out next year. Its likely that he will be set free once that happens. For many egyptians, though, around the country, theyre shocked right now with this verd