Thousands flee 'apocalyptic' wildfires as Canada mounts rescue convoy

Canadian officials are planning a helicopter-led mass road convoy of 400 vehicles through Fort McMurray as thousands flee catastrophic wildfires.

The House speaker, Paul Ryan, has declined to support Donald Trump, saying he’s not ready to “at this point”.

The party is waiting to hear whether its candidate for mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has become the capital’s first Muslim mayor.