A Victorian trend for keeping and trading exotic plants has given the worst invasive species time to take root across Ireland, writes Colette O’Flynn.

Rome has today abandoned plans to host a Formula One grand prix.

The US enjoys a commanding lead in two of the afternoon foursomes in the Ryder Cup at Oakland Hills today while Europe lead by one in each of the other two.

Europe are leading the US in all four matches at the Ryder Cup morning fourballs today.

Ryder Cup results