Lawyers are scheduled to make closing arguments at the trial of a Utah woman who published a children’s book about grief after the death of her husband and was later accused of killing him
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
Nature is slowing down, and its ability to regenerate is failing in the face of climate change, according to the authors of a new analysis of the speed of species turnover in ecosystems across the world. The finding comes as a big surprise to many ecologists. They have long predicted...
4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
President Trump has spent much of his second term trying to reshape global politics, first through a series of tariffs and trade deals that began on what he termed “Liberation Day” last April. This year, he’s focused on changing the world through military force: After abducting the leader of Venezuela...
Paris paradox: did Borthwick liberate England or was it down to player power? | Gerard Meagher
Despite a huge upswing in performance against France, the head coach still has a case to answer for what went wrong in the Six Nations Did England play like that because of Steve Borthwick or in spite of him? For all that the Rugby Football Union will deep dive, look...
More countries, bigger audience but controversy lingered in Milano Cortina
Russia’s involvement meant politics could not be avoided at a Paralympics more competitive than ever The theme of the closing ceremony of the Winter Paralympics, held at the Olympic curling arena in Cortina D’Ampezzo, was “Italian Souvenir”. It followed, through dance and music, the ambitions of a young girl, played...
‘I’m back to my best’: Lewis Hamilton marks Ferrari revival with Chinese GP podium place
Hamilton ends long wait for top-three finish with Ferrari Max Verstappen says new rules make F1 like ‘Mario Kart’ Lewis Hamilton said he is “back to his best” after he finished third at the Chinese Grand Prix to claim his first podium at Ferrari. The 41-year-old Briton beat his Ferrari...
Cameron Young holds off Matt Fitzpatrick on final hole to win Players Championship
American pars 18th for victory after birdie on 17 Fitzpatrick had led at Sawgrass before late slip The PGA Tour might have lost out in the court of public opinion over whether the Players Championship could be a major. However, the level of drama as shadows lengthened on this Sawgrass...
Jannik Sinner ends wait for title with Indian Wells win over Daniil Medvedev
Italian world No 2 clinches 7-6 (6), 7-6 (4) win in Californian desert Women’s No 1 Aryna Sabalenka snaps her losing streak in final Jannik Sinner claimed his first title of the year with victory over Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells, while Aryna Sabalenka snapped her losing streak against Elena...
Cheltenham raised a cheer – but fatalities and fallouts tainted bounce-back festival
Attendances and British-trained winners were on the up but low points included more starting trouble and jockey spats Attendance: up. British winners: up. Bookies’ profits: through the roof. Punters will wince at the last of those after a ferociously difficult four days at Cheltenham, with winners at 66-1, 50-1, 40-1...
Chelsea’s James leads way to win League Cup final against Manchester United
Chelsea 2-0 Man Utd (James 19, Beever-Jones 76) Blues retain Women’s League Cup with victory Death, taxes and Chelsea women winning trophies. Regardless of their form this season, regardless of an all-but relinquished Women’s Super League title, with Manchester City nine points clear at the top of the table, you...