Violence erupted for a seventh night across several parts of the US, just hours after President Donald Trump vowed to use military personnel to halt the protests.
"Mayors and governors must establish an overwhelming law enforcement presence until the violence has been quelled," Trump said.
"If a city or state refuses to take the actions that are necessary to defend the life and property of their residents, then I will deploy the United States military and quickly solve the problem for them."
Following his address, he walked from the White House to nearby St. John's Episcopal Church amid tight security to pose for pictures with his daughter Ivanka.
However, a few hours later, thousands of people marched through the streets of Brooklyn, shouting "justice now!", while demonstrators in Los Angeles and New York City clashed with riot police.
George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American, was killed minutes after a policeman pinned his neck under a knee for nearly nine minutes.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that moves by Israel's parliament toward the annexation of the West Bank could threaten President Donald Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza, which has yielded a shaky ceasefire so far.
Nearly 700 foreigners have fled Myanmar and crossed into Thailand, the Thai army said on Thursday, following a military operation against the Chinese-backed KK Park, a notorious cybercrime compound.
The United States hit Russia's major oil companies with sanctions on Wednesday and accused the Russians of a lack of commitment toward ending the war in Ukraine, as Moscow conducted a major training exercise involving nuclear arms.
European leaders aim to put on a show of support for Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Brussels on Thursday after a rollercoaster few days that saw US President Donald Trump announce and then back away from plans to meet Russia’s Vladimir Putin.
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate virtually in the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, ruling out a possible meeting with US President Donald Trump and indicating New Delhi and Washington may not be close to sealing a trade deal.
Tens of thousands of Viktor Orban supporters marched in Budapest on Thursday to show support for the nationalist premier on a key Hungarian anniversary, as he faces the most acute threat to his 15-year rule from a pro-EU opposition party ahead of 2026 elections.
The Louvre's cameras failed to detect burglars in time to prevent their audacious daylight heist of some of France's crown jewels, the museum's director said on Wednesday, amid growing anger directed at officials over major security lapses.
The United Nations' top legal body, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), on Wednesday gave an advisory opinion saying that Israel is under the obligation to ensure the basic needs of the civilian population in Gaza are met.
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Rubio warns West Bank annexation could endanger Trump's Gaza plan
Nearly 700 people flee to Thailand after Myanmar scam centre raid
US sanctions Russian oil companies as Moscow holds nuclear drills
EU leaders to show support for Zelenskyy at Brussels summit
India PM Modi to attend ASEAN summit virtually, ruling out Trump meeting
Orban seeks to shore up domestic support after Trump-Putin summit cancelled
Louvre chief blames CCTV gaps for $102 million jewellery heist
World Court says Israel must ensure basic needs in Gaza are met
