‘Steamnado’ phenomenon spotted in Texas as nation continues to battle frigid temperatures - The US National Weather Service is reassuring residents that they are harmless, despite being “very impressive and scary looking”.

Drivers were advised to avoid the area.

Russia has admitted for the first time that a Ukrainian missile sank its prized Black Sea flagship, later deleting the statement and returning to the official narrative that the guided-missile cruiser Moskva went down because of a freak accident.

Millions in Florida were warned of persistent freezing temperatures as a new winter storm could hit the South this weekend.

The Chicago Cubs are reported to have signed former St. Louis Cardinals prospect Dylan Carlson to a minor league contract with an invite to spring training, where he will look to rejuvenate his career.