North Carolina’s governor reported that 11 people were known to have died in his state as a consequence of the storm.

Conservative leadership candidate Kemi Badenoch has said she does “believe in maternity pay” after previously describing it as “excessive”. Ms Badenoch said on X that “contrary to what some have said” ...

Former prime minister Rishi Sunak has urged the Conservative Party to cease its infighting, in his final address to Tory members before he stands down as leader.

Hezbollah confirmed that Nabil Kaouk, the deputy head of the militant group’s central council, was killed in an attack on Saturday.

New Scottish Conservatives leader Russell Findlay does not want to spend his career “only talking about the union”, he told activists and delegates in Birmingham.

The Prime Minister said new electricity pylons were needed to lower energy bills, with the alternatives being too expensive.

Ministers are reportedly looking to scrap BBC licence fee prosecutions amid fears women are disproportionately affected.