Toshiba’s chief executive is stepping down to take responsibility for doctored books which inflated profits at the Japanese technology manufacturer by 151.8bn yen.

Monaghan star Darren Hughes believes his team will finally get the respect they deserve after beating Donegal in the Ulster football final for the second time in three years.

Galway booked a place in Round 4 of the All-Ireland SFC Qualifiers following a cagey affair at a wet and windy Pearse Stadium this evening.

Oireachtas authorities are set to open an investigation into the cross-party banking inquiry after an internal whistleblower claimed some witnesses have received “preferential treatment” — including briefings over dinners days before public grillings.

McIlroy will be replaced as world number one if Masters and US Open champion Jordan Spieth succeeds him as Open champion on Sunday.

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Rory McIlroy will play the first two rounds of the US PGA Championship with Jordan Spieth and Zach Johnson next week, if the world number one is fit enough to defend his title.

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Rory McIlroy has heightened speculation that he is close to a return to the golf course - by posting a video of himself on Instagram looking very much back on his feet.

The grand slam may not be on the line and the defending champion looks set to miss out, but if the last major held at Whistling Straits is anything to go by, the US PGA Championship should provide a thrilling end to 2015’s major season.

At least four police forces are investigating sex abuse allegations linked to Sir Edward Heath, it has been revealed.

Fire has broken out in a residential building near Dubai’s massive New Year’s Eve fireworks display.

”The thoughts of everyone at Newcastle United are with Pavel’s family, many friends, former colleagues and supporters at this very difficult time.”

The 47-year-old had been in an induced coma in the Czech Republic since collapsing while out jogging on December 20.

Louis Van Gaal's position came under increased scrutiny after his men went on their worst run in 26 years, but his players came out fighting at Old Trafford on Monday.

Bournemouth started well but a first Arsenal goal for Gabriel, who headed home an Ozil corner just before the half-hour mark, set the hosts on their way to a 2-0 victory.

Norwich strengthened their hopes of Premier League survival with a 2-0 defeat of struggling Aston Villa.

Louis van Gaal insists he still has the backing of the Manchester United squad as he prepares for what could turn out to be his final game in charge.

“He’s been released from hospital with no concerns.”