Donald Trump criticises intelligence officials and media over Flynn and Russia

President Donald Trump has criticised intelligence officials and the media over what he called "very, very unfair" treatment of his ousted national security adviser Michael Flynn and for "illegally leaked" information about reported contacts between his campaign advisers and Russian officials.

Mr Trump's comments come amid a new swirl of controversy over his ties to Russia. Mr Flynn was forced to resign this week after misleading Vice President Mike Pence and other Trump aides about his contacts with Russia's ambassador to the US before the inauguration.