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.

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

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 ...