Ryan LochteInterviewRyan Lochte: ‘I was headed to a dark, dark place’Bryan Armen GrahamThe second-most decorated swimmer in Olympic history became a global symbol of privilege in Rio en route to rock bottom. Now the 36-year-old father of two will try to reach a fifth Games
It’s been a roller-coaster five years for Ryan Lochte, even accounting for the ample fluctuations of a celebrity athlete whose nearly two decades in the public eye have been defined by in-water excellence measured against self-sabotage out of it. Read More...
A wombat in the Narawntapu national park, Tasmania. Photograph: redbrickstock.com/AlamyThe incoming environment minister has a clear opportunity to tackle this debilitating disease. Wildlife carers and conservationists want it to be a priority
by Alexandra SpringLast month Grasso wasn’t doing well. The bare-nosed wombat, dubbed Fatso in Italian, was infected with mange. The devastating skin disease caused by parasitic mites had left his skin crusted, bleeding and constantly irritated. His eyes and ears were so affected he could barely see, hear or even smell. Read More...
Wave hello to surfing in Portugal … surfers at Ericeira. Photograph: BREK/Joao BracourtWave hello to surfing in Portugal … surfers at Ericeira. Photograph: BREK/Joao BracourtPortugal holidaysCatch great waves, then kick back at a beach bar or restaurant before bedding down for the night – all tried and tested by Veerle Helsen, author of the book Surf & Stay
Veerle Helsen spent six months touring the coasts of north-west Spain and Portugal in her campervan and with a surfboard. Read More...