The Associated Press this week reported a stunning fact: Of the 13,000 homes destroyed a year ago in the extraordinary wildfires in and around Los Angeles, fewer than a dozen have been rebuilt. The massive, fast-moving wildfires that tore through Los Angeles County last January directly killed at least 31...
These Finnish homes are being heated by a surprising source: Bitcoin
For someone who cares about climate change, Matt Carlsson had what seemed like a dream job: teaching clients how to decarbonize buildings. But he was frustrated. He could give customers the tools to improve energy efficiency and phase out fossil fuels, but if they couldn’t easily turn his guidance into...
‘It opened my eyes’: Félix Auger-Aliassime on tennis, Togo and his father’s journey
The world No 7 on his teenage trip to west Africa, his fundraising efforts and finding his form ahead of the Australian Open ith a smile, Félix Auger-Aliassime says: “Well, imagine you’re 13. I had been to Europe. I had been to America. I live in Canada. And then you...
Morocco book place in home Afcon final as Bounou denies Nigeria in shootout
Morocco advanced to the Africa Cup of Nations final on penalties, beating Nigeria 4-2 in the final shootout after their semi-final ended goalless after extra time. Yassine Bounou saved two spot kicks for the tournament hosts, keeping out Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi’s efforts. Nigeria keeper Stanley Nwabali denied Hamza...
Trump and Robertson complete remarkable sweep of 6-2 wins at Masters
Trump defeats Ding Junhui, Robertson sinks Wakelin All eight first-round games ended in same scoreline The world No 1 Judd Trump made three centuries as he saw off Ding Junhui 6-2 to move into the quarter-finals of the Masters, before Neil Robertson defeated Chris Wakelin by the same score –...
England seek new head coach for Rugby League World Cup after Shaun Wane quits
Wane: ‘I believe the time is right to step aside’ Successor likely to be part-time appointment Shaun Wane has left his position as England head coach with immediate effect, the Guardian can reveal, leaving the national team on the hunt for a replacement for the Rugby League World Cup later...
‘I’m accountable’: Rosenior deflects blame from Sánchez after Chelsea’s loss
Goalkeeper made two key errors as Arsenal won 3-2 Mikel Arteta admits it’s ‘game on’ despite victory Liam Rosenior defended Robert Sánchez after two glaring errors from the goalkeeper helped condemn Chelsea to a 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in the first leg of Wednesday’s Carabao Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge....
All Blacks begin search for new coach after ‘gutted’ Scott Robertson departs
Robertson leaves role two years into four-year contract Decision to part ways comes after internal NZR review Scott Robertson has stepped down as New Zealand coach following an internal review of the All Blacks’ performance. Speculation over Robertson’s future has mounted since December amid reports of friction between senior players...
Roger Federer hails Alcaraz and Sinner’s ‘great’ rivalry amid Australian Open return
Six-time champion returns for opening ceremony World No 1 to face Adam Walton in first round Roger Federer hailed the dominance of Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner as the six-time champion returned to the Australian Open for the first time since his retirement in 2022. Federer, who last travelled to...
England’s T20 World Cup plans hit by Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed visa delays
Indian government yet to issue visas to spinners Ahmed and Rashid unlikely to fly to Sri Lanka this week England have had a setback in their preparations for the T20 World Cup next month with the Indian government yet to issue visas to the spinners Adil Rashid and Rehan Ahmed....