Yonhap news agency says 28 people are dead after a plane caught fire at a South Korean airport
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Yonhap news agency says 28 people are dead after a plane caught fire at a South Korean airport.
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The IndependentMeghan Markle and Prince Harry ‘disaster tourists’ after photo with LA wildfire victims, claims star
‘Meghan Markle and Harry are no better than ambulance chasers,’ said ‘Family Ties’ star
- BBC
Dead bodies seen in videos from South African mine
Hundreds of people have reportedly been underground since a crackdown on illegal mining began last year.
- Evening Standard
Harry and Meghan branded 'disaster tourists' by Family Ties actress after joining LA wildfire volunteers
Family Ties star Bateman said Meghan and Harry were ‘no better than ambulance chasers’ after seeing footage of the couple visiting victims
- Australian Associated Press
Tragedy as councillor's son drowns in swollen dam
A mother and local councillor has lost her son, with his body was recovered by authorities at a local dam following heavy rainfall.
- Deadline
Ricki Lake Recalls Medium Tyler Henry “Saw The Fire” Three Months Before Her Home Burned
After losing her home in the ongoing Southern California wildfires, Ricki Lake shared an eerie throwback in which the tragedy was predicted. On Saturday, the Emmy winner shared a clip from when she and husband Ross Burningham appeared on celebrity medium Tyler Henry‘s Netflix series Live from the Other Side in October, as the host …
- The Daily Beast
Wildfire ‘Expert’ Trump Gives Grim Prediction of Death Toll
Donald Trump, a self-proclaimed “all-time expert” on wildfire prevention, grimly predicted Monday that in the aftermath of the Los Angeles wildfires, “many more” bodies will be found. On Newsmax, the president-elect reacted to the series of fires that have wreaked havoc on the L.A. area since last week, saying he believed the fires were more destructive than if a nuclear weapon had been detonated. “We’re going to do things with Los Angeles,” Trump told anchor Rob Schmitt over the phone. “You kno
- Australian Associated Press
At least 100 miners dead, trapped in South Africa mine
A group representing informal miners in South Africa says least 100 men who were mining illegally in a gold mine have died after being trapped deep underground.
- BBC
Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm
The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.
- Evening Standard
What has Donald Trump said about the LA wildfires and other environmental disasters?
Donald Trump's comments on the LA wildfires have sparked controversy and scrutiny as his track record of misinformation on environmental disasters faces renewed criticism
- Euronews
Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Japan
Tsunami warnings were issued after the earthquake rattled the southwest of the country on Monday.View on euronews
- Deadline
Police Arrest 2 Suspected Burglars At Kamala Harris’ Brentwood Home Amid Fires
As wildfires continue to ravage Southern California, local law enforcement has arrested numerous people attempting to take advantage of the situation. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed to Deadline that two individuals were arrested at the Vice President’s Brentwood home at 4:40am on Saturday. Ultimately, they could not prove the individuals were involved in burglary, …
- Evening Standard
Beyoncé donates $2.5m to LA fire relief fund and shares emotional message with victims
Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles lost her oceanfront Malibu bungalow to the wildfires
- Deadline
Joshua Jackson Feels “Incredibly Lucky” After Losing Topanga Canyon Home In Palisades Fire
Joshua Jackson is one of hundreds to lose his home in the ongoing Palisades Fire. The Doctor Odyssey actor’s rep confirmed to Deadline that his Topanga Canyon home, which he purchased in 2001, was destroyed over the weekend in the Southern California wildfires, which have destroyed thousands of structures. “First and most importantly, all the …
- Deadline
L.A. Wildfires: 9 People Charged With Looting, 1 With Arson, Says DA; First Lawsuits Filed Against SCE — Update
UPDATED with latest: “There’s a special place in hell for you,” said Senator Adam Schiff to those who would loot neighborhoods hit by the recent fires. Then, referencing law enforcement officials standing on stage with him, Schiff continued, “And if the folks behind me have anything to say about it, there’s a special place in …
- Sky News
Eleven bodies found after mine explosion in Pakistan
Rescuers in southwestern Pakistan have recovered 11 bodies after a mine explosion last week. A methane gas explosion caused the mine, located around 40km from the city of Quetta, in Pakistan's southern Balochistan province, to collapse in on itself last week. Two coal miners were killed on Sunday when a second mine collapsed in Harnai, another district in Balochistan.
- Bloomberg
Los Angeles Faces Little Relief From Fires as Winds Persist
(Bloomberg) -- Dry, hot winds will fan blazes in Los Angeles into midweek — and some forecasts show little relief from the gusts for the rest of January — as Southern California struggles with one of the worst starts to a year for wildfires. Most Read from BloombergA Blueprint for Better Bike LanesWhat Robotaxis Brought San FranciscoAmbitious High-Speed Rail Plans Advance in the Baltic RegionNew York, San Francisco Ranked Worst for US Traffic in City CentersWhile good progress has been made blun
- BBC
LA braces for stronger winds as fires continue to burn
"Urgent preparations" are being made for higher winds expected on Tuesday as firefighters continue to battle three blazes.
- Australian Associated Press
More insurance pain possible following LA fires
Insurance premiums are already rising in Australia and destructive fires in the United States may help keep costs high.
- The Daily Beast
Trump Snubs Elon With Decision on White House Digs
Elon Musk is reportedly set to receive office space in the White House complex for his incoming work as co-head of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), but he won’t be wall-to-wall with President-elect Donald Trump. Citing two sources that have been briefed on the plans, The New York Times reports that Musk will set up camp at the Eisenhower Executive Office, a separate building adjacent to the White House. It’s still not clear whether Musk’s DOGE partner, Vivek Ramaswamy, will also h
- HuffPost
'Massive Reversal': Trump Ripped For Already Backpedaling On Key Campaign Promise
The president-elect and one of his advisers just shifted an important timetable.