Tens of thousands of people across several cities in Europe and Asia took to the streets to express their solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the US.
Large protests were held in London despite government advice to avoid gatherings due to the risk of coronavirus.
The largely peaceful protests saw people holding placards reading "Black Lives Matter" outside the parliament.
Meanwhile, in the German city of Hamburg, police used pepper spray to disperse large crowds gathered in honour of George Floyd.
Protestors in Paris were also seen ignoring government order to ban demonstrations and gathering at the Place de la Concorde, close to the Embassy.
Protests were also held in Warsaw, Berlin, Brisbane, Sydney, Tokyo, Seoul and Bangkok.
In the US, protestors gathered across several cities for the 12th straight day to demand an end to police brutality and racism.
France is working with partners on a plan on how to respond should the US act on its threat to take over Greenland, a minister said on Wednesday, as Europe sought to address US President Donald Trump's ambitions in the region.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that much progress had been made in restoring trust with Beijing, and that he had asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to play a role in mediating Seoul's efforts to engage North Korea.
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines' southern islands on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, and there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
Israel and Syria agreed during US-mediated talks in Paris to set up a communication mechanism to coordinate on security, intelligence and commercial issues, the three countries said in a joint statement released on Tuesday by the State Department.
Venezuela's main opposition leader Maria Corina Machado has vowed to return home quickly, praising US President Donald Trump for toppling her enemy Nicolas Maduro and declaring her movement ready to win a free election.
Dubai has launched a major tree-planting drive to mark the 20-year leadership milestone of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.
A delegation from the International Charity Organisation has headed to Kyrgyzstan to "inspect and launch" 70 initiatives to support vulnerable communities.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai's Crown Prince and the UAE's Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, has reviewed progress on the Jumeirah Beach 1 redevelopment project.