The most powerful Caribbean hurricane in nearly a decade hits Haiti, bringing 230km/h (145mph) winds, heavy rain and dangerous storm surges.

Judges rule Alusine Kamara, 29, can remain in the UK as he has no links with the place of his birth

Russia sends an S-300 air defence missile system to its naval base in the Syrian port of Tartus, amid growing tension with the US over the conflict.

Donald Trump’s charitable foundation is ordered by the New York attorney-general to stop fundraising in the state.

The US suspends talks with Russia over Syria, accusing Moscow of failing to “live up” to its commitments under a truce deal – a claim denied by the Kremlin.

New working practices will be rolled out to help staff spend more time supervising inmates

‘It is not OK to discuss these things. It is regarded as the employee’s problem and their problem alone’

New recruits must dedicate four years to the NHS – or face paying back some of the £220,000 cost of medical school

Afghan security forces drive Taliban fighters out of Kunduz city centre after a day of fierce fighting, Nato and local authorities say.

An accelerated construction scheme and a proposal to sell off brownfield public land are amongst new measures