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Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) and Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos.

How Gulf nations are using soccer to distract from their poor human rights records

Conflict

High-profile acquisitions of two European soccer clubs fit into a soft power strategy for the two Gulf states: project them favorably on the international stage; garner empathy among huge global fan bases; and distract attention from poor human rights records

FIFA President Bladder leaves podium after resignation

5 things FIFA should do right now

Sports
A meal prepared by Joyce Kayongo in Uganda, with native tilapia and greens from a low-tech aquaponic system designed by her husband, Charles Mulamata. Although they live in the city, nearly all the ingredients were sourced from the neighborhood.

What’s for lunch: Under pressure from climate change, The World takes a global tour of our changing lunchscape

Environment