England: Marcus Rashford's World Cup 2022 display against Wales a poignant moment for a true talent
Marcus Rashford has taken a long and sometimes painful road to repair the confidence that looked shattered at points recently, but he resembled someone reaching journey's end as he inspired England into the World Cup last 16. Rashford struggled on the margins at Manchester United in 2021-22, a shadow of his true exciting talent, but signs of recovery have been detected under new manager Erik ten Hag this season and England were the beneficiaries as they cruised to a 3-0 victory that also...
England: Marcus Rashford's World Cup 2022 display against Wales a poignant moment for a true talent
Marcus Rashford has taken a long and sometimes painful road to repair the confidence that looked shattered at points recently, but he resembled someone reaching journey's end as he inspired England into the World Cup last 16. Rashford struggled on the margins at Manchester United in 2021-22, a shadow of his true exciting talent, but signs of recovery have been detected under new manager Erik ten Hag this season and England were the beneficiaries as they cruised to a 3-0 victory that also...
What if polluters footed the climate bill?
The link between greenhouse gas emissions and extreme weather events already happening today is now well established. Events such as Pakistan's floods, Madagascar cyclones and Somalia's drought are becoming more intense and more frequent due to climate change. They have led to death and destruction and left countries facing immense economic damages, plunging them into debt and diverting funds away from other critical areas, such as healthcare and education. As such climate threats b...
What if polluters footed the climate bill?
The link between greenhouse gas emissions and extreme weather events already happening today is now well established. Events such as Pakistan's floods, Madagascar cyclones and Somalia's drought are becoming more intense and more frequent due to climate change. They have led to death and destruction and left countries facing immense economic damages, plunging them into debt and diverting funds away from other critical areas, such as healthcare and education. As such climate threats b...
We have our own constitution, government, military, currency and even passports
With highlights including a fancy rifle-twizzling routine and military commanders zooming around in Soviet-era jeeps saluting assembled troops, the 2019 military parade marking Transnistria’s 29th year of self-declared independence didn’t exactly challenge the stereotype. That was until the band launched into a rendition of American rock group Survivor’s 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger”, providing the first hint that, despite technically being part of Moldova and bankrolled by Russia, this proud l...
We have our own constitution, government, military, currency and even passports
With highlights including a fancy rifle-twizzling routine and military commanders zooming around in Soviet-era jeeps saluting assembled troops, the 2019 military parade marking Transnistria’s 29th year of self-declared independence didn’t exactly challenge the stereotype. That was until the band launched into a rendition of American rock group Survivor’s 1982 hit “Eye of the Tiger”, providing the first hint that, despite technically being part of Moldova and bankrolled by Russia, this proud l...
From 2015: Montserrat: Living with a volcano
Part of the problem was a lack of regular matches - between 2012 and 2017 Montserrat played just seven times. In 2018 things changed with the launch of the Concacaf Nations League, providing opponents of a similar size and standard. There have been 18 fixtures since - and eight victories - all overseen by Scottish manager Willie Donachie, who recently stepped down. As the team's fortunes have changed, more people have wanted to get involved. Recruitment wasn't always so easy. "It&ap...
From 2015: Montserrat: Living with a volcano
Part of the problem was a lack of regular matches - between 2012 and 2017 Montserrat played just seven times. In 2018 things changed with the launch of the Concacaf Nations League, providing opponents of a similar size and standard. There have been 18 fixtures since - and eight victories - all overseen by Scottish manager Willie Donachie, who recently stepped down. As the team's fortunes have changed, more people have wanted to get involved. Recruitment wasn't always so easy. "It&ap...
