PA

Press Association

Follow@PA

Elena Linari of London City Lionesses scores her team's first goal from the penalty spot during the Barclays Women's Super League match between London City Lionesses and Liverpool at Copperjax Community Stadium on October 05, 2025 in Bromley, England

WSL round-up: Liverpool's tough start continues

Liverpool's nightmare start under Gareth Taylor in the Women's Super League continued after they lost 1-0 at newly promoted London City Lionesses.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Suspected case of bird flu identified in Tyrone

A suspected case of bird flu has been identified at a commercial poultry premises in Co Tyrone.

Ulster • 05 Oct

at Old Trafford on October 4, 2025 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Shaun Brooks - CameraSport via Getty Images)

United players are blocking out media criticism - Mount

Mason Mount said Manchester United were blocking out the noise rather than getting caught up in it after under-fire Ruben Amorim claimed his players were being influenced by media criticism.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Unity and controversies dominate presidential debate

People in the Republic of Ireland have "a lot of work to do to get to know neighbours" in Northern Ireland, presidential candidate Jim Gavin said, as he questioned whether the "time is right" for a poll on unification.

Presidential Election • 05 Oct

People in white overalls work at a crime scene

Police to question UK synagogue attack suspects further

British Counter-terror police have been granted warrants giving them extra time to question four people arrested on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts, with another two also in custody.

UK • 05 Oct

Former Portsmouth owner Mandaric dies aged 87

Portsmouth have led tributes to former owner Milan Mandaric, who has died at the age of 87 following a short illness.

Soccer • 04 Oct

Konate risk backfires for Slot in latest Reds defeat

Arne Slot believes he will be criticised whether or not he looks to rest players after Ibrahima Konate limped off with a hamstring injury in Liverpool's last-gasp defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 04 Oct

Harry Kane of München celebrates his side's second goal during the Bundesliga match between Eintracht Frankfurt and FC Bayern München at Deutsche Bank Park on October 4, 2025 in Frankfurt am Main

European wrap: Kane scores again, Inter woes for Vardy

Harry Kane was substituted following treatment on his ankle after helping Bayern Munich maintain their perfect start to the season with a 3-0 Bundesliga win at Eintracht Frankfurt.

Soccer • 04 Oct

Police arrest an activist in Trafalgar square for defying the Palestine Action ban

More than 350 arrested at pro-Palestine protest in London

At least 355 people have been arrested over pro-Palestine protests in London which are taking place in defiance of calls by politicians and police bosses to reconsider after the Manchester synagogue terror attack.

Middle East • 04 Oct

Rally attendees carry pro-palestine signs and flags as they march through Dublin

Thousands take part in Dublin's pro-Palestine rally

Thousands of people have taken part in a pro-Palestinian rally in Dublin.

Ireland • 04 Oct

wire

PA

WSL round-up: Liverpool's tough start continues

Suspected case of bird flu identified in Tyrone

United players are blocking out media criticism - Mount

Unity and controversies dominate presidential debate

Police to question UK synagogue attack suspects further

Former Portsmouth owner Mandaric dies aged 87

Konate risk backfires for Slot in latest Reds defeat

European wrap: Kane scores again, Inter woes for Vardy

More than 350 arrested at pro-Palestine protest in London

Thousands take part in Dublin's pro-Palestine rally