A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires engulf homes in the suburbs of Los Angeles, with three ...

Latest news and live updates on the Pacific Palisades brush fire in California as evacuations and road closures are underway.

Cabinet ministers, a former central banker and a one-time provincial premier are all reportedly eyeing the top job.

Authorities say high wind speeds are worsening the situation, with one witness describing being able to hear her windows shake.