Strong winds drive wildfires, evacuations across California’s Los Angeles
Tens of thousands are evacuated as wildfires spread rapidly, causing panic and traffic jams.
Finland says oil tanker linked to subsea cable damage has serious deficiencies – Reuters
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ChatGPT creator denies sister’s childhood rape claim
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Berries, creek water and two muesli bars: how missing hiker survived in Kosciuszko national park
After almost two weeks missing in the rugged Australian Alps, Hadi Nazari has been found alive
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It’s some of Australia’s harshest, most unforgiving terrain.
In Kosciuszko national park, the bush can be so thick in places you can’t see far beyond what’s in front of your face. The ranges are steep and remote. Extreme UV radiation belts down throughout the day and winds whip at you in the afternoon.
Continue reading...Sudan’s military pushes back rebels in second city of Omdurman
Army takes control of RSF territories in Mansoura, Murabaat and Elfitihab, and seizes weapons and ammunition depot.
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US accuses Sudanese paramilitary of genocide and sanctions its leader
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Don’t eat your Christmas tree, Belgium’s food agency warns – Euronews
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VA makes several cancers presumptive for service connection – lowering the burden of proof for Veterans to receive no-cost health care and earned benefits – VA.gov Home | Veterans Affairs
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Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.
Awards success of cartel boss musical Emilia Pérez prompts outrage in Mexico
The film about Mexico has just one main actor who is Mexican, and Mexicans say it’s heavy with stereotypes and treats violence with frivolity
A musical about a Mexican cartel boss who fakes their death, transitions and is reborn as a heroine searching for the forcibly disappeared is sweeping international film awards, but prompted amusement and outrage in Mexico.
Emilia Pérez, directed by Jacques Audiard, has been largely praised by international critics, though some noted it risked trivialising extremely sensitive issues. It scooped the jury prize at Cannes before winning four Golden Globes on Sunday, including those for best musical or comedy and best non-English language film.
Continue reading...Thousands evacuate as winds drive wildfires into California’s Los Angeles
Some frightened residents were forced to abandon their cars and flee on foot from rapidly growing conflagration.
France coach Didier Deschamps says he’ll leave after FIFA World Cup 2026
Deschamps, who led France to the FIFA World Cup title in 2018, will step away after the 2026 edition in North America.
Halevi from Jabalya: We won’t stop until Hamas understands the need to free the hostages – The Jerusalem Post
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French interior minister condemns celebrations over Jean-Marie Le Pen’s death – POLITICO Europe
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An Australian zoo has found its biggest-ever funnel-web spider. Its name is Hemsworth – Yahoo! Voices
Thai police hunt hitman for shooting of Cambodian opposition figure
Bangkok police chief says initial investigation suggests a gunman was hired to carry out Tuesday's shooting.
Watch: Timelapse shows rapid spread of Palisades wildfire
A plume of smoke is seen billowing over Los Angeles in a video charting the wildfire's growth.
Musk’s Phony War on Grooming Gangs – The Bulwark
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Watch: Inside neighbourhood totally lost in LA fires
Homes are gone in the wealthy Pacific Palisades area as wildfires rage on.