England’s Ashes has been a disaster but touring Australia with a disability has been ‘too easy’
Going to Australia as a freelance journalist with a form of muscular dystrophy was not without trepidation but an away Ashes was too good to pass up “Australia is not…
Swiss resort Crans-Montana, scene of fatal bar fire, will be an Olympic venue in 2038
IOC grants Switzerland privileged status as only bidder Crans-Montana to host Winter Games’ alpine ski racing The Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, which was the scene of a fatal bar…
Liverpool power past brave Barnsley in the FA Cup to spare Szoboszlai’s blushes
The scoreline was far more convincing than Liverpool’s performance against League One opposition. Barnsley made Arne Slot’s side battle for the right to host Brighton in round four while their…
Manchester United to confirm Michael Carrick as interim manager
He wants Woodgate as a coach and will offer Fletcher role Money available for transfers and Rúben Neves a target Manchester United expect to confirm Michael Carrick as the interim…
Australian Open is drawing record crowds before the tournament has even begun
To supercharge the Melbourne Park event, ‘Opening Week’ maximises the music, food and wellness – and adds a $1m tennis showcase “Cricket’s in December,” Tennis Australia’s chief executive, Craig Tiley,…
Australia women’s captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket in March
Wicketkeeper-batter says she has lost some competitive edge 35-year-old will miss T20 World Cup in June and July Australian captain Alyssa Healy says the timing is perfect for her to…
Trump is repeating mistakes of Iraq in Venezuela | Mohamad Bazzi
As it did in 2003, the US is underestimating the potential for instability as Trump resurrects one of the Iraq war’s biggest myths “Ladies and gentlemen, we got him!” Paul…
It’s not ‘fantasy’: I know Nigel Farage abused people for their nationality – because I was one of them | Rickard Berg
I remember him as a racist, obnoxious bully, and his allegation that other ex-Dulwich boys and I are liars tells me he hasn’t changed The new year has delivered a…
US bond markets should be in revolt. Fed independence matters | Nils Pratley
It is a perilous time to mess with the principle that rate-setters under an independent system should be free of political pressure Ex-Fed chairs condemn Trump’s bid to weaken central…
Step forward, Nadhim Zahawi: the latest, highest-profile rat to flee the Tory ship | John Crace
As a member of Reform, Nadhim was adamant he had more to give. Even if none of us really wanted him Here’s a thought: try to name a former Conservative…