For decades, the U.S. Agency for International Development, or USAID, worked across many of the world’s most food-insecure and climate-besieged regions, funding thousands of humanitarian, healthcare, food, and disaster relief programs. That all changed last year when, days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, his administration issued a stop-work order that...
Once a climate leader, Canada is now doubling down on oil
Before he became prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney was perhaps one of the world’s biggest supporters of the idea that climate action was good business. He led the clean energy investment fund for Brookfield, one of the world’s largest financial firms, and founded a global alliance of bankers and...
Bridesmaids no more: Arsenal’s faith in Mikel Arteta rewarded with the ultimate prize
Trusting a rookie coach to rebuild the club in late 2019 was a big call but after three runners-up finishes the Spaniard has delivered a long-awaited title They say good things come to those who wait, and for Arsenal supporters it has felt like an eternity. Since their unforgettable 2003-04...
Bryson DeChambeau questions moon landing footage but believes in interdimensional beings ‘for sure’
Golfer makes appearance on Katie Miller’s podcast Two-time major champion questions Nasa narrative As someone who has made much of his devotion to science, Bryson DeChambeau isn’t foolish enough to fall for any old conspiracy theory. But he does believe the moon landings may not have been all they seemed....
Brunson stunned after Knicks’ 22-point comeback over Cavs in East finals: ‘I don’t have an answer’
Cleveland Cavaliers 104-115 New York Knicks (OT) Knicks had trailed by 22 points in fourth quarter Brunson scores 38 points in MSG victory Jalen Brunson sparked one of the NBA’s greatest postseason comebacks, a rally from a 22-point deficit in the fourth quarter, and finished with 38 points as New...
Borthwick delays call on resting Itoje until final England squad announced in June
‘I’ll make decisions when time comes,’ says head coach Chessum expected to lead side in at least one July Test England’s head coach, Steve Borthwick, has confirmed he may rest some senior players including his captain, Maro Itoje, for all or part of his squad’s summer Nations Championship games. A...
Carlos Alcaraz ruled out of Wimbledon as recovery from wrist injury goes on
‘Unfortunately I’m still not ready to compete’ Spaniard had already pulled out of the French Open Carlos Alcaraz has been forced to withdraw from Wimbledon as he continues his recovery from the wrist injury that will force him out of action for at least three months during the most significant...
Julian Schuster’s aggressive Freiburg aim for Europa League immortality
Departures of club legend and star players have not stopped modest German side reaching showpiece with Aston Villa It’s about the journey, perhaps even more than the destination. That is the feeling of SC Freiburg before the biggest match in their history. Regardless of the result in Wednesday’s Europa League...
De Zerbi tells Spurs to play for their ‘dignity’ in final-day relegation battle
Defeat at Chelsea keeps last relegation place open Spurs need a point at home to Everton to be safe Roberto De Zerbi has described ÂTottenham’s looming final-day relegation showdown against Everton as a more important game than last season’s Europa League final against Manchester United because the club’s dignity is...
Pep Guardiola refuses to confirm expected departure from Manchester City
Manager to speak to club hierarchy before announcing decision Guardiola: ‘The first person I have to talk to is my chairman’ Pep Guardiola refused to publicly comment on the expectation that his 10-year reign at Manchester City will come to an end despite reports in the Guardian that he has...