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Great Barrier Reef brought to politicians' doorstep in artful protest

If you can't beat 'em, erect a coral reef on their doorstep. That's what Greenpeace activists in Australia did overnight in a bid to confront politicians with the realities of climate change. 

The protest held at Parliament House (Australia's Whitehouse) depicted a faux-coral reef in neon white, representing the coral bleaching occurring on the Great Barrier Reef; the only coral reef in the world to be granted World Heritage status.

"Almost a quarter of the reef's coral died this year," Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Nikola Casule told Fairfax Media. "Australia can't have both a healthy Great Barrier Reef and a coal industry." Read more...

More about Australia, Protest, Great Barrier Reef, Coral Bleaching, and Australian Politics




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Lebanese Muslim spokesperson blasts politician for inciting 'bigotry'

A note to politicians: Stop blaming an entire race, creed, religion or any other social group for the actions of the radicalised. 

Australia's Lebanese Muslim Association President, Samier Dandan, said as much Tuesday when he responded to claims by Australia's own Immigration Minister Peter Dutton. 

The minister called out Lebanese Australians during parliament on Monday, responding to the wry question "Which group of people, from which country, does the minister believe should not have been allowed into Australia?"

His response was unbelievable. "The advice I have is that out of the last 33 people who have been charged with terrorist-related offences in this country, 22 of those people are from second and third generation Lebanese-Muslim background." Read more...

More about Racism, Muslims, Australian Politics, Lma, and Lebanese Australians




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Digital game sales data just got a little less opaque

Major publishers working with NPD to share their download numbers.




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Despite backlash, loot boxes could be essential to gaming’s future

Analysis sees loot box spending ballooning 62 percent, to $47 billion, by 2022.




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FA Council confirms end of season for non-league, women's and grassroots football

The FA Council have ratified the decision to cancel the remainder of the football season for all non-league divisions below the National League.




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Scottish football suspended until June 10 at the earliest due to coronavirus pandemic

Football in Scotland has been further suspended until June 10 at the earliest across all levels, from professional to recreational.




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PFA chief Gordon Taylor hits back at government for targeting footballers with pay-cut demand

PFA chief Gordon Taylor has hit back at the health secretary Matt Hancock over his criticism of footballers, asking why bankers haven't faced similar government pressure to take pay-cuts during the coronavirus pandemic.




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West Ham star Robert Snodgrass tells Matt Hancock to 'do his homework' over footballer wage-cut row

West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass has launched a scathing criticism of Matt Hancock, warning the health secretary to "do his homework" before calling out footballers over their wages.




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Manchester United star Juan Mata invites NHS worker and her family to Old Trafford when football resumes

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has invited a local NHS worker and her family to a match at Old Trafford once football resumes.




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Transfer news LIVE: Tottenham join race for Hakimi and Coutinho, Kurzawa 'in Arsenal talks', Man Utd rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Mario Gotze announces he will leave Borussia Dortmund

Mario Gotze has confirmed he is to leave Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season when his contract expires.




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

Predict the results of the matches that should have been played this weekend...




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How the Premier League table would look had matches not been cancelled

It's been four weeks since a ball was last kicked in the Premier League.




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Valencia could sell Geoffrey Kondogbia for just €30m with Tottenham linked

Valencia midfielder Geoffrey Kondogbia could be available for around €30 million this summer amid reported interest from Tottenham.




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Goals recreated: Dele Alli's stunning volley for Tottenham against Crystal Palace

With all elite football on pause for the foreseeable, now is the perfect time to dust off those boots and give it a go yourself.




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Pogba, Bellerin, Martial, Beckham and more footballers sporting buzzcuts during coronavirus lockdown

If there is one thing footballers have in common with fans during the coronavirus pandemic, it is that when it comes to hairstyles, they are all very much in the same boat.




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Jimmy Greaves latest: Tottenham legend 'receiving best possible treatment' in hospital

Tottenham legend Jimmy Greaves remains in hospital, "receiving the best possible treatment", as he battles an unspecified illness.




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Dimitar Berbatov on why 'impatient' Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho broke coronavirus guidelines

Dimitar Berbatov says Jose Mourinho broke government guidelines to meet with Tanguy Ndombele because the manager is "impatient for football to return".




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Tottenham Supporters' Trust fears club's furlough decision has 'exhausted any future goodwill' from fans

The Tottenham Hotspur Supporters' Trust (THST) has warned that the board's decision to furlough staff has potentially "damaged the club's reputation" and "exhausted any future goodwill" from fans.




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Managers want players tested for virus before football returns, warns LMA boss

Football managers in England do not want the season to be restarted unless players have been tested for coronavirus, the head of the League Managers' Association has said.




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Tottenham star Heung-min Son urges fans not to turn up to his military service

Heung-min Son has urged fans to stay away from the site of his military service amid the coronavirus pandemic.




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West Ham chief Karren Brady takes aim at Tottenham and Jose Mourinho over lockdown breach

West Ham vice-chair Karren Brady has taken a swipe at Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho after he breached lockdown measures to hold a one-on-one training session with Tanguy Ndombele.




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​Liverpool's Roberto Firmino not focused on scoring goals, says former Red Emile Heskey

Former Liverpool striker Emile Heskey believes Roberto Firmino doesn't focus on scoring goals, instead providing the 'gel' that glues his side together.




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Liverpool missing out on Mario Gotze was a blessing in disguise - Jurgen Klopp won't be tempted again

Liverpool fans would have been justified in feeling a little nervous when the summer transfer window of 2016 opened up.




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Rangers call for suspensions to SPFL chief executive Neil Doncaster after 'serious' vote concerns

Rangers have called for SPFL's chief executive Neil Doncaster and its legal adviser Rod McKenzie to be suspended "while an independent investigation is conducted' following their vote on how to end the season.




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Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes has not shown best in Premier League yet, warns Odion Ighalo

Manchester United striker Odion Ighalo has heaped praise on fellow January arrival Bruno Fernandes and warned the rest of the Premier League: "We've not seen the best of him yet!"




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Transfer news LIVE: Paul Pogba to Real Madrid, Man Utd Sancho move, Gotze latest, Liverpool, Chelsea rumours

Welcome to the Evening Standard's live blog covering the latest transfer news and rumours from the Premier League and beyond.




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Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid 'was almost done' before coronavirus crisis, says former PSG star Jerome Rothen

And the France World Cup winner 'won't sign a new contract' with the Ligue1 giants




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Odion Ighalo talks up Victor Osimhen's Manchester United trip and raves about 'future of Nigerian football'

Odion Ighalo believes Victor Osimhen has huge potential, with the Manchester United striker praising his compatriot as the "future of Nigerian football."




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What Liverpool will miss out on if Kylian Mbappe joins Real Madrid... predicted by Football Manager

Real Madrid may have missed out on signing Kylian Mbappe this summer due to the coronavirus.




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Paul Pogba reveals motivation for Manchester United return as Old Trafford future hangs in the balance

Paul Pogba claims unfinished business lured him back to Manchester United as Real Madrid and Juventus line up to prise him away again this summer.




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Harry Kane transfer latest: Tottenham have no interest in selling to Manchester United or any other rival club

Tottenham have no interest in selling star striker Harry Kane to Manchester United this summer.




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Eating Hazard! Real Madrid star 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during coronavirus lockdown

Former Chelsea star Eden Hazard admits he is 'trying not to eat a lot of buns' during the coronavirus lockdown.




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Ivan Rakitic warns Barcelona he is 'not a sack of potatoes' amid transfer exit talk

Ivan Rakitic has warned Barcelona he wants to be "where he is valued" amid growing transfer speculation.




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Sebastiano Esposito and Fifa 20's best young strikers with potential

You have loaded up a new Fifa 20 career and are ready to delve into the transfer market... but now what?




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Gary Neville suggests Harry Kane has intentionally left the door open for Tottenham exit this summer

Gary Neville claims Tottenham star Harry Kane has 'deliberately opened the door' for a move away from north London.




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Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi open to summer move following Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham links

Real Madrid full-back Achraf Hakimi is not ruling out a move this summer after being linked with moves to Arsenal, Chelsea and Tottenham.




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Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says Roy Keane was 'spot on' with praise of 'world class' Billy Gilmour

Chelsea boss Frank Lampard says he agrees with Roy Keane's praise of "world class" Billy Gilmour and believes there are similarities between the young Scot and another Manchester United legend, Paul Scholes.




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Tottenham reverse furlough decision after fierce public criticism

Tottenham reversed their decision to use the government's scheme to pay non-playing staff on furlough during the coronavirus pandemic after fierce public backlash.




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Harry Kane 'would make Man United title challengers' and Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' at £200m

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich believes Harry Kane would turn Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into title contenders, and is sure that Tottenham would 'snap their hand off' if a £200million bid came in.




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Tottenham install coronavirus testing centre for NHS staff and families at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

Tottenham have installed a drive-through Covid-19 testing centre at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to help the NHS.




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Tottenham Hostpur Stadium transformed into hospital unit and coronavirus test centre during pandemic

Tottenham's stadium will be used as a hospital unit for expecting mothers during the coronavirus pandemic.




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International football may not return until 2021, warns Fifa vice-president

International football may not be able to return until 2021 as priority is given to club fixtures, a Fifa vice-president has warned.




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Tottenham hope U-turn on furloughing staff will help break impasse over player wage cuts

Tottenham hope Monday's U-turn over furloughing staff will help break the deadlock in talks with their players over wage cuts.




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Jose Mourinho self-isolating with three Tottenham coaches in rented house

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Tottenham defender Ben Davies caring for elderly neighbour during lockdown: 'He didn't know I play for Spurs!'

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has revealed how he has been keeping busy during the coronavirus shutdown by helping care for an elderly neighbour.




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Tottenham defender Ben Davies hails impact of 'dream manager' Jose Mourinho

Tottenham defender Ben Davies has described Jose Mourinho as a "dream manager" and says his arrival at the club gave everyone a lift.




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Victor Wanyama 'p***** off' over Champions League snub, accuses Tottenham of not backing him after injury

Victor Wanyama says he was "p***** off" to be dropped for Tottenham's Champions League Final defeat last season and accused the club of a lack of support following a serious knee injury in 2017.




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20 footballers primed to be the best of the decade

The new decade of football is on lockdown after the coronavirus pandemic brought the sport to standstill.




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FIFA 20 wonderkids: Top 100 young players with biggest potential you must buy in career mode

So you're cooped up indoors and much of the professional football across the globe has been suspended for the foreseeable future.