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‘Stop the pain,’ George Floyd’s brother pleads with Congress. Atlanta officers fired after students pulled from car. EU wants tech giants to do more to counter virus fake news.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News...

Trump makes baseless claim about elderly man shoved by police. Judge orders Bolsonaro to publish accurate Brazil Coronavirus data. Russian mining firm accused of using climate change to avoid blame for oil spill.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at w...

A US recession began in February in the face of coronavirus. Thousands mourn George Floyd in Texas amid calls for reform. US prosecutors spar with Prince Andrew in Epstein probe.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute Ne...

Democrat’s legislation would overhaul police accountability. Brazil removes virus data to confuse death toll. Further delays in Brexit negotiations.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent productio...

Demonstrators vow to continue protests until change happens. Retired military leaders publicly denounce Trump. US allows Chinese carriers two passenger flights per week.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an...

Police unions and Supreme Court shield Minneapolis cops. Study of malaria drugs for coronavirus retracted. US ranks 24th in the world on environmental performance.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an indepe...

Prosecutors charge 3 more officers in George Floyd’s murder. US assessment finds opportunists drive protest violence, not extremists. Renewables surpass coal in US energy generation for first time in 130 years.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www...

US cities see more protests as the president decries `lowlifes’. Biden blasts Trump’s ‘narcissism’ in new phase of campaign. 'Abuse of power': global outrage grows after death of George Floyd.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news ...

The US President threatens protestors with the military on the streets. Facebook employees go public with disagreement over Zuckerberg's handling of Trump. George Floyd autopsy confirms asphyxiation.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute...

US cities assess protest damage, amid another day of unrest. Journalists report and record being shot at, arrested and intimidated. NASA Astronauts arrive at the ISS courtesy of private space flight.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute...

Minneapolis cop who knelt on man’s neck charged with murder. Trump terminates US relationship with World Health Organization. Doctor who spoke out about Covid-19 safety sues hospital. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute...

Protests erupt worldwide in condemnation of the murder of George Floyd. America has no plan for economic recovery. EU environmental package sets a standard for the world.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an...

Trump threatens social media with Executive Order after Twitter fact-checks him. UK unveils test and trace plan; as Johnson backs aide. Boeing to cut more than 12,000 US jobs.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News...

Neglected residents and rotten food found at Canadian care homes. FBI investigating death of black man after footage shows white officer kneeling on his neck. Presidential transition planning is underway.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fivem...

WHO warns of 'second peak' in areas where COVID-19 is declining and suspends tests of hydroxychloroquine due to safety concerns. Americans make low-key Memorial Day tributes. Virgin Orbit first launch attempt fails.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online a...

US bans travelers from hotspot Brazil over outbreak. Boris Johnson backs aide who flouts own lockdown rules. Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch first US astronauts into space since 2011.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute...

Passenger jet with 98 onboard crashes in crowded Pakistan neighborhood. Donald Trump orders governors to reopen places of worship. Nearly half of all Coronavirus information Twitter accounts are Bots.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminut...

Scientists give US three months to rebuild medical stockpile. Trump threatens to quit Open Skies treaty. Wildlife thrives in closed US national parks.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent product...

Trump threatens funds for states easing voting in pandemic. Black Americans dying of Covid-19 at three times the rate of white people. Captain Tom Moore awarded knighthood for NHS fundraising.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news ...

Abducted toddler reunited with parents 32 years later. Emmanuel Macron loses majority as defectors form new party. Lockdown triggers dramatic fall in global carbon emissions.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News i...

Pensacola base shooter coordinated with al Qaeda. Cellphone data suggests lockdown protests may have spread virus. US watchdog firing may be tied to Saudi arms deal.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an inde...

Brazil overtakes Spain and Italy as new virus cases grow. Israel swears in new Netanyahu led Government after 3 elections. Llamas could be our secret weapon against coronavirus.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute New...

More children sick with rare syndrome, possibly linked to coronavirus. Replace Trump and bolster the CDC, a leading medical journal urges. London streets to go car-free to encourage social distancing.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminut...

Virus whistleblower warns US of ‘darkest winter in modern history’. Crews mental health crises on stranded cruise ships. Senate committee chair steps down over FBI investigation. You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News...

WHO says 'this virus may never go away'. Judge pauses DOJ effort to dismiss case Flynn case. Ocasio-Cortez to lead Biden climate change panel.  You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill.  Visit us online at www.fiveminute.news  Five Minute News is an independent production, cov...