Author: Arlen Fitzpatrick

Manchester City's Club World Cup hopes ended in Orlando after a dramatic 4-3 extra-time defeat by Al-Hilal. Despite goals from Haaland and Foden, the Saudi side advanced amid end-to-end action and major upsets.

Al Hilal shocked Manchester City 4-3 in a wild Club World Cup clash in Orlando, advancing to the semifinals against Fluminense. Marcos Leonardo was the hero, netting twice—including a dramatic extra-time winner—while City narrowly missed late chances and disputed a penalty in stoppage time.

The Prodigy set Coachella 2025 ablaze with a fierce, crowd-charged performance led by Maxim and Liam Howlett. The band honored Keith Flint with emotional tributes while tearing through classics like 'Breathe' and 'Firestarter', blending their breakbeat roots with fresh electronic sounds.

Cork Airport launches a new SunExpress service to Izmir, Türkiye, starting May 31, 2025, with twice-weekly flights on Boeing 737s. This marks SunExpress's first route from Cork, making Turkish holidays more accessible and affordable for southern Ireland. The new route expands Cork’s international reach and boosts its position as Ireland’s fastest-growing airport.

Tom Odell returns with his seventh studio album, 'A Wonderful Life', slated for release on September 5, 2025. Mixing hope and honesty, the 10-track record captures live studio energy and emotional storytelling. Fans can hear new songs and see Odell perform live as he joins tours with Billie Eilish and The Lumineers this summer.

Beabadoobee scores her first UK Number 1 album with 'This Is How Tomorrow Moves,' dominating the Official Albums Chart and physical sales. The record’s themes of self-acceptance and growth have struck a chord, further boosting her profile before a big U.S. tour.

Audible is celebrating 250 years of Jane Austen with a top-tier 'Pride and Prejudice' audiobook. Marisa Abela and Harris Dickinson lead, joined by acting giants Glenn Close and Bill Nighy. The production leans into character complexity and adds a modern audio twist to Austen’s classic.

Real Madrid continued their strong run at the Club World Cup with a 3-0 win over RB Salzburg. Vinícius Júnior played a central role, scoring and assisting in a polished team performance. The match aired live on DAZN, and with this win, Madrid topped Group H to set up a clash with Juventus. Salzburg and Pachuca's campaigns ended, while Al-Hilal advanced alongside Madrid.

Real Madrid claimed a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup round of 16 with a 3-0 win against RB Salzburg. Vinícius Júnior shined with a goal and an assist as Madrid topped Group H. Salzburg and Pachuca are out, while Madrid now prepares for a clash with Juventus in Miami.

Northern Irish rap group Kneecap has had more German concerts cancelled after their political statements sparked a UK terror police investigation. With accusations of hate speech and support for banned groups, major German festivals and venues have dropped the group, though UK and Irish events are still going ahead.