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Americans mark the end of slavery

New York City declares Juneteenth an official holiday

As Americans mark June the 19th and remember the end of slavery, the Black Lives Matter movement is forcing US businesses to get on message - fast. We have a special report from Oklahoma as President Trump's imminent rally stirs up ghosts of the past.

Also in the programme - Australia's Prime Minister says government and institutions are being targeted by on-going sophisticated state-based cyber hacks.

And after the paralysis of lockdown, we meet the boss of a Scottish distillery who's hoping that Father's Day will tempt visitors back to sample a little Water of Life.

Plus, we speak to the author Lynda Gratton about her new book which explores two big challenges people in the developed world are facing - living longer and having to contend with ever more complex technology.

Presenter Fergus Nicoll is joined by Sinead Mangan

PHOTO: A large group holds a Juneteenth prayer in Atlanta/Getty Images

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Sat 20 Jun 2020 00:06GMT

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