Kieran Offord's hat-trick sees champions Linfield start their title defence with a 3-0 win over Dungannon Swifts at Windsor Park.

Last season's Irish Premiership Player of the Year Joel Cooper scores the only goal of the game against Larne on his competitive debut for the Bannsiders.

A federal judge found Kim Davis in contempt of court for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

In Greece, at least one person is dead as crews battle flames near Athens. High temperatures feeding the flames are expected ...