'The Anxious Diary of Istanbul': Top Turkish cartoonist describes political climate
Meanwhile, as protests grow in Iran, artists throw their weight behind those in the streets.
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Raynal: No regrets over Australia time-wasting decision
French referee Mathieu Raynal said he "100%" stands by his much-criticised decision to penalise Australia's Bernard Foley for time-wasting against the All Blacks earlier this month.
Brazil 5-1 Tunisia: Marquinhos' reaction to national anthem being booed
Brazil‘s 5-1 victory over Tunisia was sadly overshadowed by some unsavoury behaviour from supporters.
World Cup: There’s hope for every nation heading into Qatar in November, and yes, even England – The Warm-Up
WEDNESDAY’S BIG STORIES Hope for all come the World Cup Ad So that’s your lot, folks. Bar the most random of friendlies – Saudi Arabia playing Albania and Honduras in October – there is no international football until the unprecedented winter World Cup rolls into town.
Djokovic wants to follow Federer and have biggest rivals at his tennis farewell
Novak Djokovic said he wants to follow in Roger Federer's footsteps and have his biggest rivals by his side when he brings the curtain down on his career.
Erik ten Hag wanted to sign PSG defender and other Manchester United transfer rumours
Erik ten Hag made an enquiry about Presnel Kimpembe during the transfer window - according to reports.
As Putin goes for broke: What next after Ukraine annexation referendums?
It is not just Ukrainians who fear knocks at the door. How many Russians of fighting age have really fled their country? With the Kremlin acknowledging that last week's mass mobilisation of 300,000 "mistakenly" included draftees without prior military experience, we ask if the spattering of protests across the country's eleven time zones matters in the end.
Richarlison racially abused after banana thrown from crowd during Brazil friendly in Paris
Tottenham forward Richarlison had a banana thrown at him as he was racially abused during Brazil’s friendly win over Tunisia in Paris on Tuesday.