Syrian rebels have reached a ceasefire deal to evacuate from eastern Aleppo in an effective surrender, as Russia declared all military action had stopped and the Syrian government had assumed control of the former rebel enclave.

A massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has left at least 150 homes in ruins and damaged another 75, officials said, warning that more residents may be forced to flee the flames.

A number of houses have been evacuated due to a security alert in south Belfast.