1+ hour, 6+ min ago   (493+ words) The Netherlands has pulled out of the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year in a row. Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros appeared to blame Israel’s continued participation in the event for its decision when it said it had decided…...

2+ day, 22+ hour ago   (474+ words) By Press Association Sport reporters Jose Mourinho has admitted he will not consider the first season of his second spell as Real Madrid boss a success if it ends without silverware. The 63-year-old Portuguese, who was appointed head coach at…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago   (517+ words) By David Charlesworth, Press Association Barcelona have announced the signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a four-year contract. The midfielder, who was named player of the tournament in Spain’s World Cup triumph this summer, completed a £65.4million move…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (976+ words) By Claudia Savage, Jonathan McCambridge and David Young, Press Association Thousands of people have gathered across the island of Ireland to watch a rare partial solar eclipse. One of the biggest gatherings was at Phoenix Park in Dublin where huge…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (474+ words) By Pierra Willix and Lauren Del Fabbro, Press Association The organisers of the Eurovision Song Contest have said they have changed the rules for 2027 so that the winning broadcaster will “automatically be ineligible to host” if their state is involved…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (500+ words) The solar eclipse has generated “excitement” in Co Armagh as families gathered to observe the “remarkable astronomical event”. Director of Armagh Observatory and Planetarium, Professor Michael Burton, said visitors feel part of the “cosmic happening”, as the Moon is set…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (295+ words) By Sean O'Grady, Press Association Deputy Entertainment Editor Spain’s historic World Cup win will be chronicled in a four-part docuseries. Prime Video will air the series, which will feature behind-the-scenes access to the team and detail what led them to…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (170+ words) By Press Association Sport Reporters World Cup holders Argentina, who defeated England 2-1 in the semi-finals, will take on European champions Spain in Sunday’s final in New Jersey. Yamal made his Barcelona debut at the age of 15 in 2023 before inheriting the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (486+ words) Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro fired ruthless Spain into the World Cup final as France’s quest for glory fell apart in Dallas. Oyarzabal’s 22nd-minute penalty – his fifth goal of the tournament – coupled with Tottenham full-back Porro’s assured second-half finish secured…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (418+ words) By Press Association Sport staff France head coach Didier Deschamps insists Spain will start as favourites for their World Cup semi-final clash in Dallas on Tuesday night. France head into the last four showdown as the world number one-ranked team…...