Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - a podcast by TRT World

*) Derek Chauvin found guilty of George Floyd’s murder

Former police officer Derek Chauvin has been found guilty of murdering George Floyd, and could spend decades in prison.

The jury deliberated less than 11 hours before finding Chauvin guilty of all three charges against him: second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter.

The incident sparked a worldwide movement against racism, police brutality, and calls to reform the way police operate in the US.

*) Xi to attend Biden’s climate crisis summit

China's President Xi Jinping will attend a US-hosted virtual climate crisis summit at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.

Beijing and Washington have been at odds over a number of issues including human rights and China's economic influence over other countries.

Biden has also invited a large group of world leaders to the summit marking Washington's return to lead the fight against climate change.

*) EMA: J&J vaccine can be used with warning on label

European Medicines Agency has lifted a suspension imposed on Johnson & Johnson's Covid-19 vaccines, and says it can be used with a warning on the label.

The drug regulator’s investigation found a link between the vaccine and a rare blood-clotting condition in adults.

It reiterated that the overall benefits of the jab outweigh the risks.

*) Super League in ruins as all six English clubs pull out

All six English clubs have dramatically abandoned plans to join a European Super League, imploding the breakaway project within 48 hours of it being announced.

It comes after escalating backlash from their supporters and warnings from the UK government that legislation could be introduced to thwart them.

The project was created to rival the UEFA Champions League and give massive financial certainty to the 12 clubs involved.

And finally …

*) New Yorkers fly high after getting their jabs

New Yorkers were flying high after they were given a free marijuana joint with their Covid-19 jabs.

Activists celebrating the recent legalisation of recreational pot in New York state, were handing out free doobies to those with proof of vaccination.

In recent weeks many companies have launched various incentives across the US in an attempt to counter vaccine hesitancy.

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