Walden, The Game, might sound like a joke, but it’s happening, writes Ronan Jennings

Laura Whitmore is the third celebrity contestant confirmed to compete in the new series of Strictly Come Dancing.

The Marvel Cinematic Universe has introduced its fair share of odd and wonderful characters over the years, but the strangest is yet to come...

An Iranian weightlifter will reportedly join Iranian forces fighting Islamic State on the battlefield.

The dab is everywhere at the moment, used to celebrate everything from a Euro 2016 goal to a successful spelling bee word. And you’ll be able to pull it off in FIFA 17 too.

Manchester United appear on the verge of making two new major signings as Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Henrikh Mkhitaryan edge closer to moves to Old Trafford.

Iron Man, the Hulk and Anna from Frozen were arrested for accosting tourists in New York City's Times Square, demanding cash and refusing to give them change.

Captain America Civil War is coming this week, and you've never seen it like this.

Another week, another superhero film takes to the stage - but with Cap and Iron Man falling out this is the big one

Captain America is out so soon we can almost taste it, and the early reviews which have been filtering out are suggesting this might be the best Marvel movie yet.

Mark Hayes continues his regular diary of a Corkman in LA with a survival guide to Lent and St Patrick’s Day in Hollywood – think Mardi Gras with green hats and leprechaun suits.

JUST before Christmas, an interesting piece written by child therapist Angela Hanscom popped up in the Washington Post.

So you’ve got the jersey, the scarf and your face painted green. But is that enough?

Man of Steel was big and brash and made a lot of money - pretty much launching the new slate of DC Comic-fuelled movies which will see 10 films released over the next five years.

Russia’s preparation for the 2018 World Cup is lurching from crisis to crisis...

Even though the vexed matter of qualification for the Euro finals in France next year is a much more pressing concern, Ireland will today learn their qualifying destiny for the World Cup in Russia in 2018 when the preliminary draw takes place in St Petersburg, kicking off at 4pm Irish time.

The Greyhound and Pet World Golden Muzzle final is the feature in Limerick this evening, and the relative youth of Ivy Hill Bart can claim the winner’s cheque for €4,000.

An Irish woman is understood to be among the 28 victims killed in an attack at a Tunisian resort, Sepp Blatter has fuelled speculation about his future by insisting he has not resigned as FIFA president, and the US Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples have a right to marry anywhere in the country.  Here’s this evening’s irishexaminer.com catch-up.

We are used, now, to dealing with complex matters of identity. We are not easily shocked.

"I woke up with dread. I was constantly vomiting. Most mornings I’d either feel like I was going to vomit or vomit. From the train station to the dojo there were little alleys where I’d nip down and throw up. And it was all just to get in the door.”

There was a time, and a much simpler time it was too, when a superhero had what it took to save the world all on his own. 

We're taking a look at the new movies coming to Irish cinemas from Friday the 24th of April 2015, including some Avengers

American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel had one of the most star-studded guest panels he could ask for last night when the cast of The Avengers turned up to the show.

Who is the bestest Avenger?

Enda Kenny managed to help WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan make his flight yesterday and Hulk gratefully posed for a picture with the Taoiseach.

In case you somehow forgot, Avengers: Age of Ultron hits cinemas in a few short weeks.

Does anyone else just think that Hawkeye should be dead by now?

The odd eye-catching European result aside, the march of Russian football has been stopped in its tracks. Paul Little investigates the reasons.

If Koeman wants to blame anyone, why not Balotelli? Everybody else does, writes Steven Kelly.

Real Madrid ensured they will go through to the Champions League knock-out stages as Group B winners with a 1-0 win over Basle.

Hulkbuster armour is all my inner ten-year-old wanted.

Irish drivers are well used to being stuck in the middle of traffic jams.

Several members of the Avengers descended on Comic-Con to debut the first footage from the upcoming superhero sequel.

This guy really loves the Simpsons.

A thrilling World Cup packed full of stunning goals came to an end last night when Germany beat Argentina at the Maracana in Brazil to be crowned world champions for the fourth time.

Brazil’s humbling at the hands of Germany has become the most tweeted-about sporting event in history.

With just a half an hour gone last night came an image that perhaps more than any other summed up just what had happened.

Germany 7 Brazil 1

David Luiz is happy to take the responsibility of leading Brazil out in their huge World Cup semi-final against Germany.