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Thousands flee homes as floods hit Australia

Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.

BBC News - 1h

'That is Oakland': Thousands celebrate Henderson

Rickey Henderson was celebrated by former teammates, executives, friends and fans at the arena next to the Oakland Coliseum where he played for so many years and, later, had a field named for him.

ESPN - 2h

Over 100 Rohingya refugees fleeing persecution in Myanmar arrive in Indonesia's Aceh

A rickety wooden boat carrying more than 100 Rohingya Muslims landed Wednesday in Indonesia as the northernmost province of Aceh continued to receive the refugees fleeing persecution and political ...

ABC News - 3d

Why more Americans are fleeing big cities for more affordable living

As rising mortgage costs make homeownership in big cities out of reach, Americans are flocking to exurbs—smaller towns on the outskirts of major metropolitan areas. Zillow's chief economist, Skylar ...

CBS News - 3d

Thousands flee fighting in Congo as rebels claim they’ve captured the key city of Goma

Gunfire rang out Monday across parts of Goma, the largest city in eastern Congo, hours after Rwanda-backed rebels said they had seized the city.

NBC News - 5d

Secret police tricked Carlos the Jackal into fleeing Prague, archives reveal

New book casts doubt on accepted picture of communist bloc support for violent radicals during cold war. In June 1986, a pair of operatives from communist Czechoslovakia’s StB intelligence service ...

The Guardian - 6d

Rebels say they have taken key DR Congo city as thousands flee

Videos shared online by residents appear to show M23 rebels patrolling the main streets of Goma.

BBC News - 6d

Hughes Fire containment grows after thousands are forced to flee

Firefighters gained more ground Thursday on a fast-moving brushfire that erupted north of Los Angeles the day before and within hours exploded to thousands of acres amid high winds, officials said.

NBC News - Jan. 24

Hundreds flee Jenin amid Israel’s deepening West Bank crackdown

Israeli assault enters its third day as army says it is targeting militants to prevent them ‘from regrouping’. Hundreds of people have fled the Jenin refugee camp and surrounding areas as an ...

The Guardian - Jan. 23

Fuji Media in crisis as advertisers flee over TV star scandal

Leading Japanese media company accused of mishandling incident involving Masahiro Nakai and unidentified woman

Financial Times - Jan. 23

Eleven passengers killed by another train after fleeing fire rumour

Another five people are injured after being hit by an express train on an adjacent track.

BBC News - Jan. 22

12 killed in India while fleeing train after rumored fire

The Pushpak Express train had stopped after some passengers pulled an emergency chain following panic over sparks inside one of the coaches.

CBS News - Jan. 22

Afghans fleeing Taliban urge Trump to lift refugee program suspension

Afghans who fled after the Taliban seized power have appealed to U.S. President Donald Trump to exempt them from an order suspending the relocation of refugees to the United States, some saying ...

ABC News - Jan. 22

Colombia scrambles to cope as refugees flee deadly battles between rebel groups

Officials describe ‘tsunami of people’ in city of Cúcuta escaping one of worst outbreaks of violence in recent years. Authorities in the Colombian border city of Cúcuta are scrambling to cope with ...

The Guardian - Jan. 22

Thousands at pro-Palestinian rally in London

A group of protesters are told to disperse by police from Trafalgar Square after marching there.

BBC News - Jan. 18

The collectors paying thousands for presidential items

Most Americans just vote for president, but some collectors pay tens of thousands of dollars to acquire bits of memorabilia from former leaders.

CBS News - Jan. 18

Washington DC residents flee ahead of Trump inauguration: ‘I can’t be here’

Republicans and conservatives meanwhile are pouring in for celebrations with hotels being nearly 70% booked. Alejandra Whitney-Smith has plans for president-elect Donald Trump ’s inauguration ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Shriver: Tennis trophies stolen after fleeing fires

Hall of Fame tennis player Pam Shriver said that her car containing major trophies was stolen from a Marina del Rey hotel where she had fled to escape the Pacific Palisades fire.

ESPN - Jan. 16

Fleeing mountain lions and scorched earth: can wildlife survive California’s wildfires?

The fires have been devastating for humans and taken a toll on nature, but many of California’s ecosystems will be able to regenerate. Beth Pratt has spent her career protecting Los Angeles’ ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

TikTok Users Flee to a Chinese App: 'RedNote'

Chinese users of Xiaohongshu, or Little Red Book, welcome Americans fleeing a feared TikTok ban.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 13

With a TikTok Ban Looming, Users Flee to Chinese App ‘RedNote’

Some say they joined Xiaohongshu, which translates to “little red book,” to spite the US government after a ban on TikTok became more likely.

Wired - Jan. 13

Tens of thousands displaced from wildfires

Thousands of people in California are rushing to find a place to sleep after mass evacuations and homes were destroyed. NBC News’ Morgan Chesky reports.

NBC News - Jan. 12

Delta passengers flee plane in Atlanta after engine fire

Passengers from a Delta flight on an Atlanta airport tarmac were forced to evacuate as snow slams parts of Georgia. CBS News' Skyler Henry reports.

CBS News - Jan. 10

'Like a warzone': LA residents describe fleeing fire

People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.

BBC News - Jan. 9

'Where do I go?': Chaos on Hollywood streets as people flee

People are running away from their homes as the Sunset fire sweeps through Hollywood Hills.

BBC News - Jan. 9

Families flee Palisades Fire with prized possessions and minutes to spare

With wildfires that exploded quickly and rapidly approached their homes, some California residents had only a few minutes to choose what possesions to save.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Wildfire turns scenes of L.A. into a nightmare of burning homes and fleeing residents

At least two people are dead, hundreds of buildings have burned and tens of thousands of Southern Californians remain under evacuation orders after fast-moving wildfires exploded in the Los Angeles ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

California residents flee home for second time as flames sweep in

KNBC reporter Michelle Valles speaks with an Altadena, Calif., couple as they flee their home as it is surrounded by flames. The couple was evacuated Tuesday, but returned after the home they'd ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Pacific Palisades fire, other blazes burn in California as residents flee

A massive wildfire burning in Los Angeles has forced tens of thousands of people to evacuate. Other wind-driven blazes were spreading in the region.

CBS News - Jan. 8

How a Businessman Fleeing Fraud Charges Built a Life Offshore

Fleeing fraud charges, Samuele Landi evaded extradition treaties, dabbled in crypto, procured diplomatic credentials and took advantage of all the offshore world has to offer.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

LIVE: Thousands flee out of control wildfires in and around Los Angeles

California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.

The Hill - Jan. 8

LA residents flee as fire engulfs wealthy Palisades enclave

Authorities order evacuations in coastal neighbourhood as strong winds fan flames

Financial Times - Jan. 8

'Run for your lives!' LA residents abandon cars to flee fire on foot

Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours.

BBC News - Jan. 8

30,000 residents flee as Palisades Fire grows

Resident Nicolas Libonati said he saw a lot of abandoned cars on the road, and people running toward the coast. "It was kind of a surreal scene," he said.

CBS News - Jan. 7