Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola to face no disciplinary action from FA over comments to referee after Liverpool loss

The reigning Premier League champions were defeated 3-1 at Anfield on Sunday to fall eight points behind leaders Liverpool in the table. Guardiola was furious after two VAR decisions went against his side and was caught on camera saying “thank you so much” to referee Michael Oliver after the game. The Spaniard insisted afterwards that […]

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Raheem Sterling dropped: FA and Premier League criticised for scheduling Liverpool vs Man City on eve of international break

This is according to Dean Ashton, the former England striker, who claims dismissing Sterling could have exacerbated the problem rather than solving all issues over the next fortnight. Sterling has been dropped from the Three Lions’ squad for their next match, a Euro 2020 qualifier against Montenegro, after clashing with Liverpool defender Gomez at St […]

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In Germany and America, Invisible Walls

Visiting Berlin for two weeks, and in the evening I go to bed in a small hotel room, tuning the radio to a German-language station. I understand barely a word but it features a strangely compelling, eclectic mix of Bach, Brubeck and Tim Buckley, unfortunately sometimes interrupted by electronic dance music, the dreaded EDM. The […]

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"Don't Be Evil, Unless It's Worth Untold New Riches": Whistleblower Reveals Google Plan to Launch Censored Search Engine in China

In a move human rights groups are warning could have grave implications for internet freedom across the globe, Google is reportedly preparing to launch a “censored version” of its search engine in China that will automatically blacklist terms and websites related to peaceful dissent, free expression, and democracy. “I’m against large companies and governments collaborating […]

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Stop Misdiagnosing Climate Change

The recent IPCC report has received widespread attention. The report states that rapid and bold actions are necessary to avoid the catastrophic impacts of climate change and that the goals of the Paris Accord will be insufficient. This has resulted in an outpouring of opinion pieces calling for individuals to take actions in their daily […]

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Europe's History With Refugees Has Something to Tell the US

Not long ago, the world watched heartbreaking images of fleeing refugees, not unlike those now emerging from the southern U.S. border.  As thousands of Central American refugees from Honduras, El Salvador, and Guatemala continue to surge toward the U.S.-Mexico border, it’s worth noting important similarities to how European countries responded to its migrant crisis, the impact […]

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