Damian Homer, who also repeatedly stabbed his partner, was ordered to serve at least 20 years for the ‘selfish and cruel’ attacks.

The Irish president has led tributes to broadcaster, writer and musician Kathleen Watkins following her death at the age of 90. Watkins was the first continuity announcer to appear on Telefis Eireann ...

The two Extinction Rebellion activists were protesting against proposals for a new power station in Peterhead, Aberdeenshire.

Barbora Krejcikova defeated Coco Gauff to book her spot in the semi-finals of the WTA Finals and knock out defending champion Iga Swiatek. The Pole needed less than an hour to dispatch alternate Daria ...

Tributes have been paid to Anna Lo, the first politician from an ethnic minority background elected to the Northern Ireland Assembly, after her death at the age of 74. Alliance Party leader Naomi Long ...

Sir Keir Starmer said allies must “step up” support for Ukraine, as he met the country’s president amid uncertainty about the future of US backing for Kyiv after Donald Trump’s election victory.