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Added on the 06/08/2019 07:35:26 - Copyright : Euronews EN
Protesters unfurl a banner outside Britain's Houses of Parliament calling for people to join the 'Don't Pay UK' campaign which is encouraging people to refuse to pay their energy bills from October 1st. The campaign has gained popularity, with more that 115,000 people pledging to refuse payment, as the UK's cost of living crisis has worsened. In the most recent blow to households, energy regulator Ofgem announced an 80 percent rise in the cost of electricity and gas. IMAGES
Tibetan protesters gather in New Delhi to protest against the Beijing Winter Olympics, which are due to open on Friday night. Chinese President Xi Jinping, who will announce the Games are officially open, will be joined by leaders including his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, but the United States, Britain, Canada and Australia are among countries staging a diplomatic boycott over China's human rights record. IMAGES
French President Emmanuel Macron talks to Coca Cola's chief executive James Quincey, and Netflix CEO Reed Hastings at the "Choose France" investment forum at the Château de Versailles. CEOs from all over the world were invited to the event, designed to attract more foreign businesses -- despite the country's strikes and weekly anti-government protests. IMAGES
Pixie Lott and Marvin Humes surprise public at Coca- cola's ultimate photo booth in London
Louis Tomlinson will debut "some new songs" during his performance at the Coca-Cola Music Experience Festival in Madrid, Spain next month.
Israelis hold protest against Israeli Education Minister Rafi Peretz who has spoken of his belief in therapy to convert gays to heterosexuality and claimed he has engaged in the practice, leading to calls for him to be sacked. IMAGES