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When sport and politics collide — how players have changed the world

Over the last few weeks there have been a wave of protests across many major US sports. Hundreds of players…

Macron faces mass protests against his labour market reforms

French president Emmanuel Macron faces the first major challenge since taking office in May with protesters staging mass demonstrations in…

Venezuela is on its knees: where next for the latest socialist casualty?

Tear gas in the air and the sound of police shotguns fill the streets -- every day since April thousands…

Do the US marches against Sharia law discriminate against Muslims?

Marches against Islamic sharia law are set to take place on Saturday in more than two dozen cities across the…

Why has Indian-controlled Kashmir banned 22 social media platforms?

Authorities in Kashmir, the northernmost state in India, issued a one-month ban on 22 social media platforms to tackle "anti-government elements."…

G7 Tuscany summit; Protests in the Congo; Philippines’ president visits Middle East

These three things will change the world today. 1. G7 nations will meet to discuss US policy on Syria and…

PepsiNo: how did PepsiCo get it so wrong with its Kendall Jenner ad?

Cola can do a lot of things. In the summer it cools us down. In the light of health concerns it…

DeVos vote; Merkel’s Poland visit; A contraceptive injection for men?

These three things will change the world today. 1. Will DeVos be appointed US education secretary? US president Donald Trump's selection of…

Fed set to hold rates steady; India’s budget announcement; Protests in Romania

These three things will change the world today. 1. Fed rates hold steady Today, the Federal Reserve (Fed), the central US…