Super typhoon hits Philippines as thousands evacuate

Italy’s defence minister directs a navy vessel to assist the flotilla’s boats after what he says was a drone attack by unidentified perpetrators off Crete.

“Intensive work” is continuing, the leaders of Britain, France and Germany say after a joint call with Donald Trump.

Three former heads of the central bank say the probe seeks to undermine the Fed’s independence and “has no place” in the US.