Ahead of next week’s Australian Open, Canadian tennis superstar Eugenie Bouchard lifts the lid on her recent trip to Ireland — and her attempts to enjoy Guinness.

The ‘common approach’ of the Paris Agreement must have the same rules for the likes of China and India as it does for the EU, or else it will be weakened, writes John Light.

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United's hectic-looking pre-season schedule will help rather than hinder, going as far to say as their American tour is "perfect".

Tommy Barker is taken by the many charms of Carewswood House, which has links to White House

Nature in ‘health benefits’ shock! There is not much controversy in Florence Williams’s impassioned and thorough exploration of nature’s impact on our bodies, psyches and creativity — but that is not the point.

I’m writing this just a few dozen hours before Barack Obama steps down and I’m reminded of how often he and his wife seemed to talk about food.

The Financial Services Union (FSU) said the proposed sale by the Government of a stake in AIB was a matter of “concern” as the union said it would recommend its members vote to accept an average pay rise of 5.5% over two years at the State-owned lender.

Good afternoon. Here’s all the news you need to know this lunchtime.

Officials in Washington know their hometown is a target for terrorists. But, despite the huge resources ploughed into preventing attacks, there are still issues with the city’s defences, writes Jeff Stein

Shortly after the release of Batman v Superman, production on Justice League got underway. Jesse Eisenberg has seemingly revealed that he will return as Lex Luthor.

The Democratic frontrunner faces a showdown with Republicans in congressional probe, writes Bette Browne

Her ‘House of Cards’ character gets to the top of the pile by ruthless ambition, but Robin Wright is more laid back and relaxed about her career, Ed Power discovers.

ENGLAND: Prime Minister David Cameron has consoled a worker at a luxury car manufacturer who believed that the VIP guest visiting the plant with the initials DC was going to be Formula One driver David Coulthard.

Following her recent high-profile campaign blitz during the midterm elections, talk of Michelle Obama running for the US Senate is gaining momentum on Capitol Hill, writes Bette Browne

I WILL wake up tomorrow morning as if it is any Thursday. 

You might have seen this story online. But all is not as it seems.

The Emmys are eagerly awaited — and not just for the gongs. The stakes are even higher when it comes to style, says Paula Burns.

Singer Chris Brown’s trial on an assault charge in Washington is expected to begin on Monday.

US governments have essentially had command over the web since the 60s, but who will step in once the US shortly cedes control, asks Benny Avni

The Minister for Communications said cost may not be the only factor in deciding whether to underground electricity cables.

The so-called trade missions are free holidays, but while our representatives are being feted abroad at our expense in cities of their choosing, they could make a stand, such as for the right of gay people to join New York’s parade

Almost all Coalition TDs living in constituencies along Eirgrid’s proposed GridLink in the South and East of the country want a cost-benefit analysis done on running parts or all of the extension underground.

IN January RTÉ news reporter Caitriona Perry travels to the US to take up her “dream job” — the prestigious post of Washington Correspondent.

Two men are due in court later this morning in connection with a major drugs bust on Dublin's southside.

Pensioners on high retirement incomes could see their entitlements slashed by up to 50% as the Government tries to ensure funds in insolvent defined benefit schemes are distributed more fairly between those in retirement and those still of working age.

New Zealand's assistant coach Ian Foster says he and the squad are determined to finish their season on a high.

Singer Chris Brown has been released after spending more than a day in custody following an accusation of assault.

At least 13 people died during a shooting at the Washington Navy Yard yesterday.

The 54th version of the popular Rose of Tralee festival kicked off yesterday amid a flurry of the usual mix of the beautiful, the brilliant, and the borderline bizarre.

The head of the Irish group lobbying for immigration reform in the US has criticised the Department of Foreign Affairs for its lack of support and said he feels “isolated” because of the inaction of the Government.

As immigration reform meanders through Washington DC, activist Ciarán Staunton spoke to John Riordan

An Irish conman who penetrated the inner circles of Washington DC society is to be deported from the US immediately, after being sentenced to more than time served for a $2m fraud.

There's something different about Barack Obama. We just can't quite put our finger on it…

A pensions expert has said it would be “grossly unfair” on members of defined contribution schemes if the Government were to impose a another pension levy on all schemes to fund the insolvent ones.

All across the vast and colourful spectrum of American sporting life, there are thought to be around 900 team nicknames which offer varying degrees of offence to certain sections of the population.

Michael Jordan turns 50 on Sunday and there couldn’t be a more appropriate day to do it.

IN October, US first lady Michelle Obama said she wasn’t thinking about what she might do in the future.

Huddled around a celebratory lunch, the three ladies from Richmond, Virginia, basked in the afterglow of their president’s second inauguration.

It's the pursed lips at the start, the moment of shocked realisation in the middle and the 'Whaaaat?!' at the end that crack us up :)

Some states in the US have relaxed their marijuana laws, despite the federal government still refusing to co-operate or provide any support, reports John Riordan

Pat Hartigan: Played minor for Limerick when he was just 15 years of age. Hartigan was part of the Limerick side of 1973 — the last from the county to claim the All-Ireland title.

Ronald Reagan was not completely satisfied with his landslide victory in the 1984 presidential election.

A decade on from his first play, some of Tom Swift’s eclectic back catalogue has been collected for posterity, writes Alan O’Riordan

Americans like their team sports to be reduced to duels, the battle of stars who are more often than not defined by recent form.