The British government has ended its opposition in the House of Lords to a bill attempting to avoid a no-deal Brexit in October.
The bill is designed to stop the UK crashing out of the EU if Boris Johnson does not get a Brexit deal or MPs do not back leaving without an agreement in place.
It had been feared pro-Brexit members of the upper house would attempt to delay the bill being voted on.
However, shortly before 1.30am, the government announced it was dropping its opposition to the bill and all stages in the Lords would be completed by 5pm on Friday.
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Meanwhile, MPs blocked Boris Johnson's plans for an early general election next month.
It happened just hours after they passed the bill to block a no-deal Brexit.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has insisted his party will only back a fresh election once the guarantee to avoid no-deal is put into law.
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The prime minister of the Bahamas insists more help is on its way for people who've lost their homes, following Hurricane Dorian.
At least 20 people have been killed by the storm.
It's now battering Georgia and the Carolinas in the US with wind and rain as it moves northwards off the US east coast.
The UN, UK's Royal Navy, US Coastguard and Red Cross are helping with relief efforts in the Caribbean.
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The US vice president has arrived at Stansted airport in England, ahead of a meeting with Boris Johnson later.
Mike Pence has said America "stands with" the UK's decision to pursue Brexit, and his country "respects the will of the people".
It follows a trip to Dublin - where he urged Ireland and the EU to negotiate a deal that respects Britain's sovereignty.
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A man seriously injured in a shooting in Dublin yesterday is in a stable condition in hospital.
Up to ten shots were fired at him in a car in Lucan yesterday afternoon, and two cars were found burnt out nearby.
The man in his 40s was taken to Connolly Hospital in Blanchardstown, after being hit in the body, head and arms.
The victim is known to gardaí, but has no major convictions.
