A Northern Ireland council area is to explore its links to the American ‘Founding Fathers’ on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI issues the Pragmatic Sanction, decreeing that Habsburg possessions can be inherited by a daughter.

Krystal Scott, who lives on Skye, said the reported shutdown of the US consulate in Edinburgh would mean having to travel to London for vital services.

Injuries concerns around both Jack Conan and Ryan Baird has eased following Leinster's emphatic Investec Champions Cup quarter-fin… ...