I was at dinner with a group of women recently, all either authors or columnists, and we began to discuss the pressure that writers, female writers in particular, feel under to tell their story.

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

Starbucks is looking to raise its profile among millennials by selling upmarket coffee at $10 (€9.30) a cup at a select number of ‘reserve’ brand stores and ‘tasting rooms’ in major cities as part of a five-year plan targeting annual revenue growth of 10%.

The BallTalk team are divided on whether the expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams is a good or a bad thing.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today.

He’s one of golf’s big three but while he has spent a few days watching Africa’s big five and has his sights set on returning to world number one this month, Rory McIlroy’s early-season sojourn to South Africa is all about one thing — the first major of the year.

Jim Furyk was last night named as the United States captain for the 2018 Ryder Cup in France and immediately confirmed 2016 skipper Davis Love III will serve as one of his vice-captains.

Ireland’s bid to host the Rugby World Cup in 2023 received a significant boost yesterday from the man who headed New Zealand’s hosting of the tournament.

Here’s a briefing on some of the stories and issues highlighted on irishexaminer.com today

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

Ireland will still have their work cut out to navigate through World Cup qualification despite the expansion of finalists from 32 to 48.