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

The mixed martial arts fighter is facing a civil damages claim by Nikita Hand, who alleges she was sexually assaulted in a hotel room.

It comes as Sir Stephen Powis was asked about a document prioritising who should receive care in the Covid-19 pandemic.

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 ...

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 ...

The Taoiseach 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 (later ...

Beinash Batool is on trial, together with Sara’s father Urfan Sharif and uncle Faisal Malik, accused of the 10-year-old’s murder.

New DNA evidence suggests things were not as they seem, and these prevailing interpretations come from looking at the ancient world through ...

The Bank of England has cautioned over a “gradual approach” to cutting interest rates, as it forecast tax rises in the Budget could push inflation higher than previously thought. The Bank’s Monetary ...

On Sunday 10 November, 40 sailors will start the world’s toughest solo, non-stop round the world race known as the Vendée Globe, circling ...

Police are searching for thieves after thousands of pounds worth of equipment was stolen from a van in Wiltshire.

A sleep expert has explained the benefits of house plants for those that struggle to sleep in the colder months.