BLACK LIVES MATTER

Tensions have risen after the killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile and a sniper attack in Dallas.

The petition urges the White House to classify BLM in the same category as Isis terrorists.

Officer Jorge Barrientos said of Micah Johnson, 'He knew where he was firing from'.

Giuliani says less than 1% of black killings are at the hands of the police.

Police had 'no regard for their own lives' says mother, even as protests continue throughout the US.

Journalists report being corralled and threatened with detention by Baton Rouge Police.

The photo, captured by a Reuters photographer, is being called 'powerful' and 'legendary'.

Hundreds of people marched through London in solidarity with the US Black Lives Matter movement

Rappers called on the LAPD and the city's people to have a 'conversation' after the Dallas shootings

In Louisiana, hundreds of demonstrators came together and a scuffle erupted between police and activists.

The Wimbledon champion said the current tensions in the US are 'painful'.

Some extremists have compared the black activist group to the Ku Klux Klan.

The reality star penned an emotional letter on her website after the Dallas shootings.

Johnson's army career was cut short by a sexual harassment accusation by a female soldier.

Beyonce expressed outrage over the killing of two black men by US police officers.

Memorials and vigils have been held across the city in honour of five police officers killed during a protest rally.

Police officers Michael Smith, Michael Krol, Patrick Zamarippa, Brent Thompson and Lorne Ahrens lost their lives in the line of duty.

Zamparripa was identified by family members as one of the five officers killed during the shooting.

The Black Power Political Organization claimed on their Facebook page that 'more will be assassinated'.

Krol's mother said her son never shied away from his duty as a police officer and 'wanted to help people.'

Dallas Police Chief David Brown said Johnson died at 2.30am local time after 'negotiations broke down'.