His opponent, leftist lawyer Luisa Gonzalez, vowed to seek a recount over what she described as ‘grotesque’ electoral fraud.

The President of Ireland joined political leaders from across the island in hailing Rory McIlroy’s US Masters triumph at Augusta. Michael D Higgins said McIlroy’s thrilling victory, which finally ...

Actor Warwick Davis and his family are bracing themselves for “difficult next chapter” as the inquest in to the death of his beloved wife Samantha is set to begin. Ms Davis, who was also an actress, ...

McIlroy defeated Justin Rose on the first hole of a play-off at Augusta National to complete a career grand slam.

Rory McIlroy hailed a “dream come true” after beating Justin Rose in a play-off to win the 89th Masters and finally complete the career grand slam. McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with ...

Holywood Golf Club in Co Down erupted as their most famous member finally ended his long wait for a green jacket at Augusta.

Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, a conservative young millionaire, held the lead in early returns from Sunday’s ...

An emotional Rory McIlroy fought back tears as he reflected on finally winning the Masters to complete the career grand slam. McIlroy threatened to squander a five-shot lead with eight holes to play ...

Ecuadorians have voted in the country’s presidential election runoff in a tight race between incumbent President Daniel Noboa and left-wing lawyer Luisa Gonzalez. After polls closed, electoral ...

The man who took advantage of McIlroy’s late stumble that day, Bryson DeChambeau, was alongside him in the last group on Sunday as McIlroy gained revenge, fittingly joining golf’s most exclusive club ...

McIlroy birdied the first extra hole after the pair had finished tied on 11 under par following an extraordinary final round.

Hollywood actor Mickey Rourke has said he tried his “hardest” to leave Celebrity Big Brother. The Bafta-winning star of The Wrestler, 72, left the ITV1 show on Saturday after “further use of ...