A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted overnight, killing at least 10 people as it spewed fireballs and ash on surrounding villages, officials said as they raised the alert status to its highest level.

• Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki, a 1,703-metre (5,587-feet) twin volcano located on the popular tourist island of Flores, erupted shortly before midnight, forcing authorities to evacuate several villages.
• Residents described their horror when the crater started to shoot flaming rocks at their homes.
• Abdul Muhari, spokesman of the country's disaster mitigation agency (BNPB), confirmed the death toll at a press conference, adding that 10,295 people had been affected by the eruptions.
• He said the number of evacuees was still being calculated.
• Footage received by AFP showed houses near the volcano covered by thick ash, with some areas on fire.