George W Bush released from hospital

Former US president George HW Bush has been released from a Houston hospital after a stay of about a week following treatment for shortness of breath.

A family spokesman said the 90-year-old had left Houston’s Methodist Hospital, was resting at home, and was “grateful to the doctors and nurses for their superb care”.

Bush is the oldest living former US president. A week ago, he was taken by ambulance to the hospital as a precaution after experiencing shortness of breath.

Two years ago, Bush spent nearly two months at the same hospital for treatment of a bronchitis-related cough and other issues. He also has a form of Parkinson’s disease that has forced him to use a wheelchair or scooter for mobility.