In the US, the confirmation hearings of Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh are underway, with Mr Kavanaugh defending himself against sexual assaults testimonies.

Earlier this morning, Mr Kavanaugh said the allegations were a 'whole new level of absurdity’, and a 'orchestrated political hit’.

One of three accusers, Christine Blasey Ford, gave testimony in the Senate chamber, saying she is 100% certain it was Kavanaugh who sexually assaulted her 36 years ago.