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LA evacuees told: stay away from home for another week

LA evacuees told: stay away from home for another week

With wildfires burning for a 10th day in LA, firefighters have expressed relief over withstanding high winds without either of the two monster fires growing.

LA 'red flag' fire warnings expire but dangers persist

LA 'red flag' fire warnings expire but dangers persist

LA 'red flag' fire warnings expire but dangers persist

LA 'red flag' fire warnings expire but dangers persist

Windy, flame-fanning weather has eased in Los Angeles but extreme fire danger is expected to return within days as massive blazes continue to terrify residents.

Biden's farewell message warns of a US 'oligarchy'

Biden's farewell message warns of a US 'oligarchy'

Biden's farewell message warns of a US 'oligarchy'

Biden's farewell message warns of a US 'oligarchy'

President Joe Biden has used his farewell address to the nation to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country.

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LA firefighters hold the line amid extreme conditions

LA firefighters hold the line amid extreme conditions

Crews have kept Los Angeles' deadly fires growing for a second day, while the city remains on edge before desert winds reach their forecast peak.

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok preparing for US shut-off on Sunday

TikTok will reportedly shut off its app for all US users within days when a ban comes into effect, a move that would go further than the law dictates.

Winds pick up, threatening to stoke new fires in LA

Winds pick up, threatening to stoke new fires in LA

After the most destructive fires in US history, Los Angeles authorities are dreading the arrival of renewed powerful winds.

US prosecutor says Trump 'would have been convicted'

US prosecutor says Trump 'would have been convicted'

A report by the departing US Special Counsel Jack Smith says Donald Trump would have been found guilty, if his indictments against him had proceeded.

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Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

Oscar nominations postponed again because of wildfires

The Oscar nominations are being pushed back almost a week from their original date amid the ongoing California wildfires.

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

LA races to contain fires before extreme winds return

The death toll from wildfires in the Los Angeles area has reached 24, while more than 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate.

Replica Olympic medals given to fire-hit US swim great

Replica Olympic medals given to fire-hit US swim great

Replica Olympic medals given to fire-hit US swim great

Replica Olympic medals given to fire-hit US swim great

Gary Hall Jnr, famed for his "smash them like guitars" comment about the Aussie Olympic swim team, is to be given replica medals after the LA fire disaster.

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Aerial fight to stop LA wildfires as death toll rises

Los Angeles firefighters are in an all-out battle to curb wildfires from spreading before fierce winds return as the death toll from the blazes rises.

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland

Denmark sent Trump team private messages on Greenland

Denmark has reportedly told US President-elect Donald Trump's team that it is willing to discuss boosting security in Greenland without an American takeover.

LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead

LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead

LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead

LA firefighters make progress as winds ease, 11 dead

LA firefighters are reporting progress arresting the Palisades Fire on the western edge of the city and the Eaton Fire in the foothills east of the metropolis.

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Trump spared jail, fines over hush money, rules judge

Donald Trump's hush money sentencing marks the culmination of the first-ever criminal case brought against a US president, past or present.

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Britney Spears, Dua Lipa among celebrities fleeing LA

Britney Spears and Dua Lipa are among the stars to have escaped the ravaging wildfires in Los Angeles.

LA blazes devour thousands of homes, at least 10 dead

Relief from fierce winds has been short-lived for Los Angeles crews battling five destructive wildfires that have burned 10,000 structures and killed 10 people.

Jamie Lee Curtis pledges $1.6m for LA wildfire relief

Jamie Lee Curtis and her family will give $1.6 million to relief efforts as the Oscar winner and fellow celebrities reel from the devastating Los Angeles fires.

Court won't halt Trump sentencing in hush money case

US President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction on criminal charges stemming from hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels.

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Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors over movie shooting trial

Alec Baldwin has filed a lawsuit against those who pursued criminal charges against him over the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of Rust.

Carter remembered at funeral for rising above politics

Jimmy Carter has been honoured at a state funeral in Washington DC attended by five current and former US presidents.

Stars lose homes, flee as Los Angeles fires spread

Paris Hilton and Billy Crystal have described the anguish of losing their homes, as celebrities join thousands fleeing the path of wildfires across Los Angeles.

Hollywood Hills burn as LA engulfed by 'the big one'

A fast-moving blaze has broken out in the Hollywood Hills, threatening Los Angeles’ famed showbiz spots as the city battles the worst wildfires in its history.

Hollywood stars hail LA firefighters as 'true heroes'

Hollywood actors including Chris Pratt have praised the "brave firefighters and first responders" who are tackling wind-driven wildfires in California.

A second wildfire burning out of control in Los Angeles

A fast-moving wildfire has broken out northeast of Los Angeles hours after another blaze tore through the city’s Pacific Palisades neighborhood.

Trump not ruling out force in Panama Canal, Greenland

US President-elect Donald Trump has declined to say using military or economic means to gain control of the Panama Canal or Greenland is off the table.

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