'I had to explain to my kids what the monkey emoji means': Ferdinand on racist abuse

Former England international footballer Rio Ferdinand has addressed British MPs on the impact of online abuse, saying that he had to explain to his children the racist connotations behind monkey emojis that had been posted to his social media.

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EU and US reach deal on tariffs

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen and US president Donald Trump at Turnberry in Scotland on Sunday. Video: Reuters. Illustration: Paul Scott


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