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George Floyd protests around the US on front pages around world

Saturday’s Black Lives Matter protests in the wake of George Floyd’s death earlier in the week in Minneapolis did not totally dominate the news cycle.

Before protesters’ rage boiled over for a fifth consecutive night in some cities across America, the U.S. took a giant leap back into outer space with the launch of two astronauts aboard the SpaceX capsule.

SpaceX’s successful launch and peaceful protests that turned violent almost — repeat, almost — made us forget for a few moments about COVID-19.

Here’s a look at how newspapers around the world reported on their front pages what took place Saturday.

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Two Israeli soldiers killed in central Gaza

No information was given about the circumstances of the deaths of the two, both of whom were men in their 20s. Three other soldiers were severely injured, the army said.

UC Davis’ pro-Palestinian encampment ends

The encampments’ peaceful end comes as police have been called to dismantle tents around the state. It began May 6.

US defense official confirms Gaza pier is bringing aid ashore

The pier was reattached to Gaza’s shoreline on Wednesday, the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity to discuss U.S. military operations.

Hezbollah leader warns archenemy Israel against wider war

Lebanon’s Hezbollah has new weapons and intelligence capabilities that could help it target more critical positions deeper inside Israel in case of an all-out war, the terrorist group’s leader warned on Wednesday.