George Floyd: How is the US reacting?

A federal investigation has been launched into policing practices in the city of Minneapolis, a day after one of its former officers was convicted of the murder of George Floyd. Derek Chauvin, the former police officer filmed kneeling on George Floyd's neck for more than nine minutes was convicted of second-degree murder, third-degree murder and manslaughter. We'll hear the conversations and reaction happening in the US.

Also, we return to the situation in Chad where the president has died after being shot in a battle with rebels. Now opposition politicians have rejected the army's appointment of the president's son to take over the country. We'll find out the latest and hear how people inside Chad are feeling about it.

And, every day we are joined by a health expert to answer your questions about coronavirus. Today our guest is Dr Pedro Hallal - an epidemiologist from the Federal University of Pelotas in the south of Brazil.

(Photo: People celebrate at the George Floyd Square after former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts in the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, 20 April 2021. Credit: EPA/CRAIG LASSIG)