Witnesses continue to testify in George Floyd’s murder trial and Oscars plan Europe venues for nominees over pandemic fears

This is TRT World’s Daily News Brief for Wednesday, March 31st.

*) 'It wasn't right', witness to Floyd death tells court

The teenager who captured the viral video of George Floyd's death said that she knew at the time "it wasn't right".

Darnella Frazier, 18, was among the witnesses who gave emotional testimony at the high-profile trial of former police officer Derek Chauvin who had killed Floyd.

Chauvin, 45, was charged with murder and manslaughter for his role in Floyd's May 25, 2020 death, which had triggered global protests against racism and police brutality.

*) Myanmar junta deepens violence with new air attacks in east

The military launched more air strikes in eastern Myanmar after earlier attacks forced thousands of ethnic Karen to flee into Thailand amid further escalating violence two months after the junta seized power.

The Karen National Union, the main political body representing the Karen minority, said the air strikes were the latest case of Myanmar's military breaking a ceasefire agreement and that it would have to respond.

*) Hundreds of migrants set out from Honduras, dreaming of US

A few hundred Honduran migrants set out for the Guatemalan border before dawn in hopes of eventually reaching the United States. But relatively few arrived at the official border crossing and likely decided to cross at the numerous blind points along the border to avoid detection. Other recent caravans have been broken up by Guatemalan authorities and this relatively small one appeared to dissolve before reaching the Guatemala border. *) Macron, Merkel discuss vaccine cooperation with Putin

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel discussed possible cooperation on vaccines with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron and Merkel also told Putin to respect political opponent Alexey Navalny's rights and preserve his health, the French presidency said in a statement. The three leaders in a joint video conference, also discussed the situation in Ukraine, Belarus, Libya, Syria and agreed to coordinate efforts on returning Iran to its nuclear deal that was breached by the US. And finally …

*) Oscars plan UK, France venues for nominees over pandemic travel fears

Next month's pandemic-affected Oscars ceremony will include venues in the United Kingdom and France for international nominees unable to travel to Los Angeles. Oscars presenters will remain at the previously announced main location in downtown Los Angeles' Union Station, just a short drive from Hollywood. The Academy Awards had faced growing criticism after producers earlier this month said no video calls would be allowed for those unwilling or unable to attend in person. OUTRO: And that’s your daily news brief from TRT World. For more, head to trtworld.com.