2 h. ago Shane Lowry chips into water at 72nd hole to blow lead as Elvira wins in Dubai

Nacho Elvira takes advantage for Dubai Invitational titleRory McIlroy finishes in tie for third after final-day dramaShane Lowry blew a one-shot lead on the last hole as Nacho Elvira recovered to claim victory in a dramatic finish to the Dubai Invitational.Lowry, who had started the final round in a tie for second, two strokes behind the Spaniard, barged into the lead after a birdie on the 15th and appeared to have the title at his mercy. But the Irishman found both bunker and water on the 18th, finishing with a double bogey that shattered his hopes and allowed Elvira, who had struggled early in the round, to duly par the 18th for victory. Continue reading...

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25 h. ago Rory McIlroy keeps himself in contention on penultimate day in Dubai

Spaniard Nacho Elvira is two shots clear of the field.

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48 h. ago Ragged Rory McIlroy round sees Shane Lowry share Dubai Invitational lead

Overnight leader has three penalty drops - almost four - in second circuit at Dubai Creek

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48 h. ago Shane Lowry surges into share of lead at Dubai Invitational as Rory McIlroy falters

Lowry is tied with Nacho Elvira after the co-leaders recorded the lowest rounds of the day at a windy Dubai Creek Resort

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49 h. ago Shane Lowry and Nacho Elvira lead in Dubai but Rory McIlroy challenge falters

The leading pair both carded the lowest rounds of the day at a windy Dubai Creek Resort.

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50 h. ago ‘We’re in danger of extinction’: can Bolivia’s ‘water people’ survive a rising tide of salt and migration?

The Uru Chipaya, one of South America’s most ancient civilisations, are battling drought, salinity and an exodus of their people as the climate crisis wreaks havoc on their landIn the small town of Chipaya, everything is dry. Only a few people walk along the sandy streets, and many houses look abandoned – some secured with a padlock. The wind is so strong that it forces you to close your eyes.Chipaya lies on Bolivia’s Altiplano, 35 miles from the Chilean border. The vast plateau, nearly 4,000 metres above sea level, feels almost empty of people and animals, its solitude framed by snow-capped volcanoes. It raises the question: can anybody possibly live here? Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Ryder Cup heroes Shane Lowry and Tyrrell Hatton among cast of VIPs spotted at World Darts Championship

Europe's Ryder Cup superstars are in the crowd to see the action on Sunday night at Ally Pally

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