Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city's history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed.
Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 8, 2025 – Institute for the Study of War
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 8, 2025 Institute for the Study of War
- Frontline report: Azov retakes positions as Russians use bathtub for supply runs near Toretsk Euromaidan Press
- ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, January 7, 2025 Kyiv Post
- ISW analyses how Russian troops could use advance in Toretsk, Donetsk Oblast Ukrainska Pravda
- Russian troops break through Toretsk, eye open area push towards Kostyantynivka MSN
Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says – The Washington Post
- Roman Empire’s lead pollution was high enough to lower IQs, study says The Washington Post
- Sure, the Romans Were Smart. But They Could Have Been Smarter. The New York Times
- Lead pollution in ancient Rome may have dropped average IQ, study finds NBC News
- Roman Empire’s use of lead lowered IQ levels across Europe, study finds The Guardian
- Ancient Romans likely breathed lead pollution Science
H-1B: Visa row under Trump fuels anxiety for Indian dreamers
Visa woes and an immigration row are sparking uncertainty for Indians who want to work in the US.
H-1B: Visa row under Trump fuels anxiety for Indian dreamers
Visa woes and an immigration row are sparking uncertainty for Indians who want to work in the US.
U.S. Central Command Launches First 2025 Strikes Against Houthis – USNI News
- U.S. Central Command Launches First 2025 Strikes Against Houthis USNI News
- US strikes underground Houthi weapons depots used to hit American ships Fox News
- CENTCOM strikes key Houthi tunnel base under 24 hours after IDF meeting The Jerusalem Post
- CENTCOM conducts first attack targeting Houthi rebels of 2025 UPI News
- US forces take out more Houthi weapons hubs, CENTCOM says Stars and Stripes
A politician was shot dead in Bangkok. Did another country do it?
Lim Kimya's killing had all the hallmarks of a cold-blooded, professional assassination.
Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro faces his toughest challenge yet – The Associated Press
- Venezuela’s ultimate political survivor Nicolás Maduro faces his toughest challenge yet The Associated Press
- Fear on the streets of Caracas as Maduro’s inauguration looms CNN
- Venezuela On Tenterhooks Ahead Of Rival Protests, Maduro Swearing-in Barron's
- Nicolás Maduro’s Doomed Attempt at “Transition” Americas Quarterly
- Venezuela's opposition decry arrests ahead of anti-Maduro protests Reuters Canada
New travel restrictions required for those traveling to Europe and the UK in 2025 – KSDK.com
- New travel restrictions required for those traveling to Europe and the UK in 2025 KSDK.com
- Visitors to the UK from 48 countries must now apply and pay a fee before travel CNN
- Traveling to the U.K.? You Might Need to Apply and Pay a Fee First. The New York Times
- Conor Murphy's warning over impact of digital travel permit BBC.com
- Heading to the UK? US, Canada Among 40 Countries That Now Need Entry Permit Bloomberg
Barcelona defeat Athletic without Olmo to reach Spanish Super Cup final
Barcelona reach the final of the Spanish Super Cup with a 2-0 win against Athletic Bilbao in Saudi Arabia.
US Fed officials expected slower rate cuts in 2025, say December minutes
Minutes of the December meeting show a division on decision to cut rates and the 0.25 percent cut was 'close call'.
From inside an obliterated Gaza, gunfire not a ceasefire – The Economist
- From inside an obliterated Gaza, gunfire not a ceasefire The Economist
- Middle East latest: Israeli strikes kill 17 people in Gaza, nearly all of them women or kids The Associated Press
- Israeli attacks kill dozens in Gaza as ceasefire talks continue Al Jazeera English
- Headlines for January 08, 2025 Democracy Now!
- Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza amid stepped up ceasefire push Reuters
More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy – The Associated Press
- More Americans jailed in Venezuela pose a test of Trump’s deal-making foreign policy The Associated Press
- Venezuela's Maduro says two US citizens arrested among group of 'mercenaries' Reuters Canada
- Venezuela’s Maduro says US nationals among group of ‘mercenaries’ detained Al Jazeera English
- 2 Americans arrested in Venezuela on eve of Maduro inauguration over ‘terrorism’ claims Fox News
- Two Americans, five other 'mercenaries' detained in Venezuela FRANCE 24 English
Archaeologists Just Made a Stunning New Artifact Discovery in Egypt – The Daily Galaxy –Great Discoveries Channel
- Archaeologists Just Made a Stunning New Artifact Discovery in Egypt The Daily Galaxy --Great Discoveries Channel
- Egypt uncovers blocks from 18th dynasty Queen Hatshepsut temple Reuters
- Still plenty to discover Alamogordo Daily News
- Egypt discovers 4,000-year-old tombs in Luxor Hindustan Times
- AP Trending SummaryBrief at 12:47 p.m. EST WDRB
Joe Biden says he could have defeated Donald Trump
The outgoing president also says he is considering pardons for Trump foes.
Joe Biden says he could have defeated Donald Trump
The outgoing president also says he is considering pardons for Trump foes.
Russia May Have Lost 400 Troops In One Battle – Forbes
- Russia May Have Lost 400 Troops In One Battle Forbes
- A Russian Marine Corps Brigade Has Headquarters All Over Kursk. Twice In Two Weeks, Ukraine Blew Them Up. Forbes
- Ukraine Launches New Attack in Kursk Region of Western Russia The New York Times
- Ukraine war latest: Ukraine hits Russia's infantry brigade command post in Kursk Oblast, military claims Kyiv Independent
- Nearly a third of North Korean troops in Russia are already casualties, Zelenskyy says Stars and Stripes
China’s Biggest-Ever Bid for Foreign Tourists Is Falling Flat – Bloomberg
- China’s Biggest-Ever Bid for Foreign Tourists Is Falling Flat Bloomberg
- Shanghai draws S Koreans in droves as China’s visa-free entry entices travellers South China Morning Post
- GLOBALink | Counters launched at Beijing airports to provide one-stop services for foreign visitors Anhui News
- Travel services in Beijing enhance convenience for international visitors People's Daily
- 'Traveling in China' trending on social media China Daily
Day two of LA fires: Inferno skies and charred homes
One resident watching as her home burned said her neighbourhood was like driving through a "war zone".
Baby born on migrant boat crossing from Africa to Canary Islands
The baby born was born less than an hour before Spanish rescuers reached the crowded raft.