Author: Andrew Rogers

Enzo Maresca blasted striker Liam Delap for his “very stupid red card” after Chelsea nearly blew a three-goal lead in a wild 4-3 Carabao Cup win over Wolves. Chelsea looked in total control at half-time thanks to goals from Andrey Santos, Tyrique George, and Estêvão, but Wolves fought back with a spirited second-half rally led by David Møller Wolfe’s brace and Tolu Arokodare’s strike. Jamie Gittens sealed victory late on, though Delap’s reckless dismissal overshadowed the win. Returning from injury, Delap picked up two yellow cards in seven minutes for needless fouls, leaving Maresca furious. “It’s embarrassing — I told…

A tiny wolf spider thought extinct in the UK has been rediscovered on the Isle of Wight, delighting conservationists. The Aulonia albimana, now nicknamed the white-knuckled wolf spider for the pale joints on its palps, was found at the National Trust’s Newtown National Nature Reserve, a remote site accessible only by boat. Entomologists Mark Telfer and Graeme Lyons made the discovery in the final minutes of a four-hour survey. The spider was last recorded in 1985. The species thrives in open, sunlit grassland, which has been restored at the site through grazing by Hebridean sheep. Helen Smith of the British…

Los Angeles FC star Son Heung-min now ranks as Major League Soccer’s second-highest-paid player, earning $10.4m in salary and $11.2m in total compensation, trailing only Lionel Messi of Inter Miami. Son joined LAFC in August after over a decade at Tottenham and quickly impressed, scoring nine goals in 10 matches. Messi remains MLS’s top earner with a $12m salary and $20.4m in total compensation, though his new contract through 2028 is expected to raise those figures. Other top MLS earners include Hirving “Chucky” Lozano of San Diego ($7.6m), Jonathan Bamba of Chicago ($5.6m), and Wilfried Zaha of Charlotte ($2.8m). Messi’s…

New climate plans from more than 60 countries would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035, far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5C, a UN report has found. UN climate chief Simon Stiell said progress was “too slow” and called for urgent acceleration. Major emitters such as China and the EU have yet to submit updated plans, while Donald Trump’s threat to withdraw the US from the Paris deal again could further undermine progress. Leaders will meet at Cop30 in Brazil next month to discuss how to close the gap and fund action in developing nations.…

Juventus have dismissed head coach Igor Tudor following an eight-match winless run across all competitions, the club confirmed on Monday. “Juventus FC announces that it has today relieved Igor Tudor of his duties as coach of the men’s first team, along with his staff,” read a statement. Massimo Brambilla, the reserve team’s coach, will take interim charge ahead of Wednesday’s clash with Udinese. Tudor, who replaced Thiago Motta in March, was Juventus’s first foreign manager since Didier Deschamps in 2006–07. A former Juve defender, he spent nearly a decade at the club, winning two Serie A titles and reaching a…

A historic prisoner exchange between the United States and Russia led to the release of several American citizens, including journalist Evan Gershkovich and former Marine Paul Whelan. The deal marks a significant diplomatic achievement and highlights the role of negotiation in securing the freedom of detained nationals. The exchange took place after weeks of intensive discussions between U.S. and Russian officials. Details of the deal were carefully coordinated to ensure the safe return of Americans while addressing sensitive diplomatic considerations. Officials on both sides described the process as complex but ultimately successful. Gershkovich, a prominent journalist, was detained in Russia…

The US and China have reached a final agreement on the sale of TikTok’s US operations, treasury secretary Scott Bessent announced Sunday. Bessent said the deal was finalized in Madrid and will be formally approved when Donald Trump and Xi Jinping meet later this week in South Korea. He described the agreement as part of a broader US–China trade framework. The deal, worth about $14 billion, will give US and international investors a 65% stake, while ByteDance and Chinese investors will hold less than 20%. Oversight of TikTok’s algorithm will shift to the new owners. The sale follows years of…

California’s plastic bag ban has sparked heated debate. Supporters praise it as a step toward environmental responsibility, while critics argue that it may be ineffective and costly. The state’s approach raises questions about whether stricter rules always deliver better results. The ban prohibits single-use plastic bags in most stores, aiming to reduce litter and ocean pollution. Supermarkets and retailers must provide reusable alternatives or charge for paper bags. While the goal is admirable, the outcomes may not match expectations. One concern is the unintended environmental impact. Paper and reusable bags require more energy and water to produce than plastic. When…

The Co-op has instructed staff to give greater prominence to vape products in stores as part of efforts to recover from a costly cyber-attack that severely disrupted sales. An internal document obtained by The Guardian, titled Powering Up: Focus Sprint: Cigs, Tobacco and Vape, reveals that the retailer is increasing the visibility of vapes through new displays, advertising, and a wider range of products. The strategy aims to recapture customers lost after an April cyber incident that caused major stock shortages. According to the document, the Co-op is missing about £1m in weekly sales and recording 100,000 fewer transactions than…

Leading scientists are urging the UK government to introduce cigarette-style warning labels on bacon and ham, saying chemicals used in their production cause bowel cancer. Their demand comes a decade after the World Health Organization (WHO) classified processed meat as carcinogenic to humans in 2015, putting it in the same risk category as tobacco and asbestos. The chemicals in question – nitrites, added to preserve colour and extend shelf life – have been linked to an estimated 54,000 bowel cancer cases in Britain over the past decade, costing the NHS about £3bn, experts claim. Four of the original WHO scientists,…