Though it's nearly 40 years since America's Jimmy Carter led a boycott of the Moscow Olympics over the invasion of Afghanistan that sanction, which was supported by 66 countries but not Ireland, raises relevant questions - especially as we approach the do-or-die end of soccer's World Cup in Russia.

Jimmy Carter’s grandson says no cancer was detected the last time the former US president underwent a scan.

Jimmy Carter has said cancer that was first discovered as a tumour on his liver is also on his brain, and he will undergo radiotherapy.

Former US President Jimmy Carter has cut short an election observation visit in Guyana due to health reasons.