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Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out
An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.
Ukraine's Zelensky offers firefighters to Los Angeles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered assistance to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, saying Ukraine's firefighters can "help Americans save lives" as the city struggles to combat new blazes.
Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises, with dangerous winds incoming
The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
India to open giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India readied on Monday to bathe in sacred waters for the Kumbh Mela festival, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
Tanzania rights activist latest abduction victim in Kenya
A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be released after a rapid intervention by rights groups.
Strong winds return to whip up Los Angeles fires
Wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles on Sunday confronted the return of dangerous winds, as officials vowed firefighters were ready to combat any new blazes whipped up by furious gusts.
'Dangerous and strong' winds threaten to spread LA inferno
US officials warned "dangerous and strong" winds were set to push deadly wildfires further through Los Angeles residential areas Sunday as firefighters struggled to make progress against the flames.
Indian Hindu pilgrims take the plunge ahead of largest gathering
Indian farmer Govind Singh travelled for nearly two days by train to reach what he believes is the "land of the gods" -- just one among legions of Hindu pilgrims joining the largest gathering of humanity.
Los Angeles fire evacuees face price gouging
Five days after an inferno razed Pacific Palisades, Maya Lieberman is desperate to find somewhere to live. But unscrupulous landlords who are jacking up prices are making it hard.
Firefighters race to beat LA blazes as winds grow and death toll hits 16
Firefighters were racing against time Saturday to get on top of massive wildfires around Los Angeles as winds ramped up, pushing the blazes towards previously untouched neighborhoods.
Stay inside to avoid toxic LA wildfire smoke, residents warned
Health bosses warned people living in Los Angeles on Saturday to stay indoors because of dangerous wildfire smoke wreathing the area.
Special counsel who led Trump prosecutions leaves US Justice Dept
Jack Smith, the special counsel appointed to investigate Donald Trump for his alleged effort to overturn results of the 2020 election, has left the US Department of Justice, prosecutors said Saturday in a court filing.
LA fires threaten more homes as winds forecast to pick up
The largest of the Los Angeles fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control.
Benin's women, pillars of voodoo celebrations
Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin.
Tram collision in France's Strasbourg injures 20
Two trams collided in a tunnel in the eastern French city of Strasbourg on Saturday, injuring at least twenty people, the authorities said.
LA fires expand as winds forecast to pick up
The largest of the Los Angeles' fires spread toward previously untouched neighborhoods Saturday, forcing new evacuations and dimming hopes that the disaster was coming under control.
Indonesia's Mount Ibu erupts, spews hot lava and smoke
A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Saturday, spewing hot lava and releasing a column of smoke and ash four kilometres (3.1 miles) into the air, an official said.
Daughter says French rapist Dominique Pelicot 'should die in prison'
The daughter of Dominique Pelicot, the Frenchman found guilty of drugging his ex-wife so dozens of strangers could rape her, said in comments released Saturday that her father "should die in prison".
Thai suspect confesses to killing Cambodian ex-lawmaker
A Thai man suspected of killing a former Cambodian opposition lawmaker in Bangkok has confessed to the crime, police said Saturday.
'Purgatory': Los Angeles fire leaves nothing but a tiny momento
When Kyle Kucharski and Nicole Perri moved into their dream home in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles, they bought a crate of wine to mark the realization of a dream, and put it aside for a special day.
Anger and resentment rise in Los Angeles over fire response
After being largely reduced to ashes by wildfire, Altadena was being patrolled by National Guard soldiers on Friday.
South Korea says Jeju Air jet black boxes stopped recording before crash
The black boxes holding the flight data and cockpit voice recorders for the crashed Jeju Air flight that left 179 people dead stopped recording four minutes before the disaster, South Korea's transport ministry said Saturday.
As LA burns, criticisms and questions about response arise
The speed and intensity of the blazes ravaging Los Angeles this week have put its firefighting infrastructure to the test -- and given rise to questions and criticism surrounding preparedness.
Cambodia sends suspect in ex-politician killing to Thailand
Cambodian police said Saturday they had handed over to Thai authorities a man suspected of assasinating a former opposition politician in a brazen attack in downtown Bangkok.
Lakers coach Redick hopes team's return can 'give people hope'
Los Angeles Lakers coach J.J. Redick says he hopes the team's return to action on Saturday can "give people hope" after seeing his Pacific Palisades home incinerated in the deadly wildfires that have ravaged the city.
Los Angeles investigates fire blame as curfew enforced
Californians on Friday demanded to know who is at fault for the vast devastation caused by the raging Los Angeles wildfires, as a strict curfew went into force to prevent looting and lawlessness.
Wind lull offers hope in Los Angeles fires as blame game begins
Winds calmed Friday around Los Angeles, providing a fleeting window of opportunity for firefighters battling five major blazes, as official recriminations began over responsibility for the disaster.
Devastating LA fires expected to push up insurance premiums
The fires ravaging upmarket Los Angeles districts Pacific Palisades and Malibu will be the most expensive ever to hit California, according to experts, who expect premiums to rise in a region already abandoned by many insurers.
NFL, teams pledges $5 mn to Los Angeles fire relief
The NFL and four of its teams are donating $5 million to support Los Angeles communities impacted by the devastating wild fires that have killed at least 10 people and destroyed thousands of homes around the Southern California city.
Venezuela's Maduro sworn in as opponents decry 'coup,' US hikes bounty
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was sworn in for a third term Friday in a ceremony decried as illegitimate by the opposition and internationally, with Washington offering a $25 million reward for his arrest.