In pictures: Powerful images capture devastation and panic
The fires have been spreading rapidly because of high winds and very dry conditions.
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The Devastating Los Angeles Fires in Pictures
More than 130,000 people have been evacuated from their homes, with the fires—which are still uncontained—having been declared a major disaster by President Biden.Wired - 6h -
In pictures: Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas
More than 200 million Christians are associated with Orthodox Churches and most celebrate Christmas on 7 January.BBC News - 2d -
Golden Globes: The red carpet in pictures
Stars at the event in Los Angeles on Sunday included Eddie Redmayne, Mikey Madison and Zendaya.BBC News - 3d -
What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress
Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.BBC News - 5d -
Ethiopia villagers flee volcanic activity 'in panic'
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Venezuela announces $100,000 reward for capture of opposition candidate
Edmundo González Urrutia had fled to Spain after Nicolás Maduro declared victory in July elections. Venezuelan authorities have announced a $100,000 reward for information leading to the capture ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Life in a Gaza field hospital – in pictures
Over the past three months Kieran Seager photographed and interviewed staff, patients, and their families at the UK-Med field hospital in al-Mawasi, Rafah. Approximately 40% of all patients treated ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
The Republic – photos of Ireland: in pictures
Seamus Murphy grew up in Ireland and is based in London. Heralded for his extensive international work from Afghanistan, the Middle East, the US and Russia, he has been widely exhibited and ...The Guardian - Jan. 1
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Climate 'whiplash' linked to raging LA fires
Experts say that rising global temperatures are making wild fires more likely in California.BBC News - 6h -
Watch: The moment five US presidents gather at Jimmy Carter's funeral
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Henry Zeffman: Market trouble threatens Labour's economic plans
Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have to choose between tax rises and spending cuts, writes Henry Zeffman.BBC News - 8h -
UK borrowing costs rising - what does it mean for me?
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BBC goes inside hospital battling unprecedented winter pressures
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Trump keeps saying send water from the north to LA fires. That's not the problem
As fires spread across Southern California, Trump urged Newsom to send in water from Northern California despite some experts saying water supply is not the problem.ABC News - 12m -
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Biden says feds will cover 100% of fire response costs in California
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Fetterman Accepts Trump’s Invitation to Meet
The Pennsylvania Democrat is the first senator in his party to announce a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump, a sign of the political times as the Republican trifecta is about to begin.The New York Times - 31m