The phrase that has come to define the Trump administration’s message on climate change was born in Durham, New Hampshire, on December 16, 2023. Flanked by flannel-clad supporters holding “Live free or die” signs, then-candidate Donald Trump wished the crowd a Merry Christmas before launching into what he saw as...
Global conservation body backs genetically modified wildlife over Indigenous opposition
This week, members of the International Union of Conservation of Nature, one of the world’s largest conservation groups, voted against a moratorium on the release of genetically engineered species into the wild in order to assist in conservation efforts – as well in favor of the use of synthetic biology...
Premier League: 10 things to look out for this weekend
West Ham’s lack of forward planning, Rodri’s fitness concerns and a crunch clash at Anfield Top scorers: check out the latest standings Ange Postecoglou is under increasing pressure at Nottingham Forest having failed to secure a win in his seven games in charge. Reports suggest Sean Dyche is waiting to...
WSL considers borrowing tens of millions to accelerate growth plans
WSL board examining ways of raising funds Loans would be used to boost payments and prize money The Women’s Super League is exploring borrowing tens of millions of pounds in an attempt to accelerate the growth of the competition. The WSL board has commissioned the investment bank Goldman Sachs and...
Chess: Ukraine soldier grandmaster wins gold medal at European team championships
Igor Kovalenko, 36, the world No 48 with a Fide rating of 2669, has been a frontline soldier for three years and only began playing again a month ago Ukraine was the most successful nation at this week’s European team championships, winning gold in the open event and silver in...
Sports quiz of the week: World Cup heroics, shock defeats and sumo
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Lando Norris to face ‘repercussions’ for collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore F1
McLaren driver accepts responsibility for clash with Australian teammate Formula One title battle intensifies ahead of United States Grand Prix Lando Norris will face “consequences” after McLaren held him responsible for the first-lap collision with Oscar Piastri in Singapore. The title protagonists banged wheels at turn two as Norris barged...
Botham’s beef over not enough cricket is latest broadside in ever-earlier Ashes silly season | Emma John
Lord Beefy has ruffled feathers with his comments on England’s schedule and he has a point – just not the one he thinks he’s making It was a shock to hear, this week, that Ian Botham had launched a new podcast. But only because I had assumed he already had...
Majority of South American federations oppose 64-team World Cup proposal
Seven Conmebol members do not support expansion Impact on World Cup qualifying cited as main factor The proposed expansion of the 2030 World Cup to 64 teams is facing opposition from within Conmebol, the South American confederation that would benefit from staging the extra matches. The Guardian has learned that...
Starmer condemns ‘wrong decision’ to ban Maccabi Tel Aviv fans from Aston Villa game
Europa League match is classified ‘high risk’ by police Keir Starmer: ‘We will not tolerate antisemitism’ Fans of Maccabi Tel Aviv will not be allowed to attend the Europa League match at Aston Villa on 6 November owing to safety concerns. West Midlands police said it had classified the fixture...