As world leaders prepare to meet for the 30th annual United Nations climate change conference, or COP30, in northern Brazil later this month, a new report has found that climate change is already killing millions of people every year. The “Countdown on Health and Climate Change,” which is compiled by...
For a struggling Iowa ranch, the government shutdown may be the last straw
Last June, record flooding swept through the rural town of Rock Valley, Iowa. As the wall of water began to overtake Chelsie Ver Mulm’s 10-acre plot of land, she rushed into action, rapidly evacuating her family’s gaggle of cows, sheep, chickens, pigs, horses, and goats to higher ground. When the...
Breeders’ Cup 2025: O’Brien sets new record with Gstaad in cruise control
Gstaad emerged victorious in the Juvenile Turf, completing an excellent day for the O’Brien family 1. CY FAIR, 2. Brussels, 3. Aspect Island. Cy Fair is finishing with a wet sail, so too Aspect Island but it’s going to be Cy Fair’s day, he beats Brussels and Aspect Island Continue...
‘I went for it, put my ego aside’: Robin van Persie on coaching, Wenger and horses
Feyenoord coach on how a chat with his daughter changed his life, memories of Arsenal and Manchester United and a lunch with Guardiola Robin van Persie was warming to his theme, imparting wisdom to his children, Shaqueel and Dina, then 14 and 10. “We were at the kitchen table in...
Three weeks to the Ashes? Unleash the Bazball alpha-bears, Australia just loves them | Barney Ronay
England need to turn volume up and lean into tone of exceptionalism that continues to annoy their rivals A few weeks ago there was a wave of newspaper interviews with the stepson of the king, Tom Parker-Bowles. These seemed at first glance to be about absolutely nothing at all, froth...
India search for perfect end in historic Women’s Cricket World Cup final against South Africa
Hosts have golden chance after years of grind against institutional misogyny but epic semi-final makes it a big ask Psalm 30:5 … “Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That was one of the pieces of scripture Jemimah Rodrigues was reciting to herself as, battling exhaustion,...
LA Dodgers hold on in Toronto to force winner-take-all Game 7 in World Series
Yamamoto brilliant again as Dodgers win Game 6 LA Dodgers 3-1 Toronto Blue Jays – live reaction The Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive on Friday night, getting to Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman for three runs in the third inning to win 3-1 and even the World Series at...
England looking for northern stronghold to relight Ashes fire after Wembley letdown
England will look to Australia-born AJ Brimson to turn their fortunes around in second Test at Hill Dickinson Stadium All change. In truth, something had to give following the nature of England’s performance at Wembley last weekend but as Shaun Wane’s side look to send the Ashes to a deciding...
Mary Earps extract: ‘I felt sick and anxious. Then came the words I’d waited 12 months to hear’
In an exclusive extract from her autobiography, goalkeeper reveals the painful road to her shock England exit England felt like such a safe space for me. It was usual to have a team review after a big tournament and after the Euros in 2022 we came together in the Club England meeting...
New Zealand v England: third men’s cricket one-day international – live
Over-by-over updates, 1am GMT start, 2pm local Sign up to The Spin newsletter | And email Jim 1st over: England 3-0 (Smith 1, Duckett 2) England off the mark with a streaky outside edge as Smith throws bat at ball. A decent first over from Duffy. I reach into the...