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Californians forced to flee as ferocious wildfires destroy homes and buildings
Mountain fire scorches thousands of acres north-west of Los Angeles as officials demand more help for fire crews. Fast-moving fires erupted across California on Wednesday as the state was lashed ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Southern California residents react to wildfire that destroyed their homes
A massive wildfire in Southern California has burned across more than 20,000 acres in Ventura County, destroying dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti spoke with residents ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Dozens of homes destroyed in Southern California wildfire
More than 200 homes and structures have been damaged or destroyed in the Mountain Fire in Ventura County in Southern California. The blaze has scorched about 32 square miles. Firefighting efforts ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
California Mountain fire destroys homes, forces evacuations
Millions in Southern California are under red flag warnings as high winds fuel the flames of the Mountain Fire. NBC News' Morgan Chesky details the damage as the fire has grown to more than 14,000 ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Southern California wildfire torches homes, forces evacuations
The nearly 20,000-acre Mountain Fire that erupted Wednesday in Ventura County, just north of Los Angeles, continues to grow with no containment. The wind-driven blaze has destroyed homes and forced ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Evacuations forced, homes destroyed in Southern California by Mountain Fire
Gusty winds in areas north of Los Angeles have exacerbated the Mountain Fire that's so far destroyed more than 14,000 acres and dozens of homes. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Mountain Fire in Ventura County Destroys Homes and Forces Thousands to Evacuate
The fast-moving Mountain fire forced thousands to evacuate and destroyed neighborhoods in the hilly communities of Ventura County. “We figured we were trapped,” one resident said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 8 -
Massive fires in both U.S coasts force evacuations, destroy homes
Brush fires in New Jersey's Palisades area spread smoke across the Hudson River. CBS News New York's Christine Sloan has the latest. In the West, California's Mountain Fire is still roaring after ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
The exile of Mosab Abu Toha: how a Gazan poet was forced to flee his home
His house was bombed and his relatives killed, before he escaped to the US. Now he is on a relentless, restless drive to tell the stories of all those left behind. This time last year, Mosab Abu ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Southern California wildfires destroy or damage hundreds of structures
More than 200 structures have been damaged or destroyed by wildfires in Southern California. Drought conditions have also caused wildfires in the Northeast. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.Top stories - NBC News - November 9 -
Building at struggling HBCU Knoxville College destroyed in fire
A long-shuttered administration building at struggling Knoxville College, a historically Black institution, was destroyed in a fire Monday night, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 5 -
Buildings destroyed after huge town centre fire
More than 100 firefighters have been involved in tackling the blaze in Abergavenny.Top stories - BBC News - November 11 -
Watch: The TikTokers filming destroyed homes in Beirut
In Beirut, two TikTokers are filming the damage caused by Israeli air strikes for families who have fled.Top stories - BBC News - Yesterday -
Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes
A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Masses flee homes in Haiti as gangs make violent push for power
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangsWorld - ABC News - 6 days ago -
California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations
Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
California wildfire fueled by Santa Ana winds forces evacuations
A massive fast-moving wildfire, fueled by Santa Ana winds, is tearing through communities across Southern California, destroying homes and trapping some residents, forcing thousands more to ...Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
FDNY creates brush fire task force amid historic wildfires
New York is battling its largest wildfire in 16 years, with firefighters now containing about 90% of the affected areas. Officials warn that ongoing drought conditions and strong winds could ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Europe must build resilience against Trump’s America – and welcome those desperate to flee it | Alexander Hurst
From capitalising on a transatlantic brain drain to regulating US social media giants, it’s time for the continent to stand up for itself. I am resisting the temptation to write a lamentation of ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
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Cuba reels as Hurricane Rafael knocks out power grid and destroys homes
Some 50,000 people took shelter in Havana after storm made landfall as category 3 on Wednesday. Cuba has been left reeling after a fierce category 3 hurricane ripped across the island, knocking ...World - The Guardian - November 7 -
Winds still driving Mountain Fire that's destroyed hundreds of homes in Southern California
Thousands of Californians have been forced to evacuate as the Mountain Fire continues to spread in Southern California. More than 20,000 acres have already been scorched. CBS News correspondent ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Dozens killed as Israeli strikes destroy home, Gaza officials say
Gaza’s civil defence agency says 25 people killed, including 13 children, as Israel continues attacks in north of territory. Israeli warplanes carried out more strikes in northern Gaza on Sunday, ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
US Space Force warns of ‘mind-boggling’ build-up of Chinese capabilities
Agency chief Chance Saltzman says Washington must co-operate with allies to counter threats from China and RussiaWorld - Financial Times - November 1 -
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Middle East crisis live: Aid entering Gaza is lowest in months, says Unrwa, as US deadline approaches
US had warned Israel a month ago that it had just 30 days to address humanitarian crisis. Images sent over the news wires show smoke billowing over Beirut after Israeli strikes on the southern ...World - The Guardian - November 12 -
Hundreds of homes evacuated near Colorado wildfire, official says
More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.Top stories - ABC News - October 29 -
More families being 'forced' into home education
The children's commissioner says she is "deeply concerned" by a doubling in home education figures.Top stories - BBC News - November 14 -
Middle East crisis live: protests in Israel after Benjamin Netanyahu sacks defence minister
Crowds reportedly clash with police outside Israeli prime minister’s home after he sacks Yoav Gallant. Al Jazeera reports that the death toll from an Israeli strike on tents housing displaced ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’
At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...World - The Guardian - October 31 -
The 88-year-old lorry driver building a rural care home
Alongside a team of volunteers, Rosemary Stevenson has raised £1.5m to fund care for older people in Ballantrae.Top stories - BBC News - November 10 -
Minister warns on Labour pledge to build 1.5mn new UK homes
Meeting target will be ‘more difficult than we expected’ because of supply downturn, Matthew Pennycook saysWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
Losing GPS could cost billions, so the Space Force is having companies like Astranis build a backup network
The U.S. Air Force began deploying the Global Positioning System (GPS) nearly 50 years ago, critical infrastructure to both the military and economy.Business - CNBC - November 1 -
Warning tax rises could force care homes to close
Social care providers say the sector is in "unprecedented danger" without more funding.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
Over 150 homes evacuated as wildfire risk persists across historically dry Northeast
An elevated risk for the spread of wildfires continues Monday as swaths of the Northeast grapple with blazes, winds and dry conditions — but respite may come later this week with some much-needed ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Mourinho blasts Turkish refs in ferocious rant
Jose Mourinho did not hold back in a ferocious rant following Fenerbahce's 3-2 Super Lig win against Trabzonspor on Sunday, accusing the VAR of drinking tea instead of officiating.Sports - ESPN - November 4 -
The lawyer at the heart of the ferocious debate over assisted dying
Charles Foster believes he has a duty to defend against a state-sanctioned and medicalised means to self-obliterateBusiness - Financial Times - 5 days ago
