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Some victims died trying to beat back the relentless flames. Others who were elderly or disabled died trapped in their beds, unable to escape the scorching heat. Some died trying to help others.

The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a federal law that would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States in less than two weeks unless the popular platform divests from Chinese ownership.

The scale of residential ruin from the Los Angeles fires is slowly coming into focus — particularly in Altadena, a tight-knit community where as many as 5000 structures burned.

As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, Amazon has cut commitments to protecting the rights of Black and LGBTQ+ people from a public listing of its corporate policies.

THE WASHINGTON POST: Smoke, ash and ruins tell a tale of death and destruction, as families mourn their loved ones and survivors are left to piece their lives back together

THE WASHINGTON POST: With strong winds, dry conditions and no immediate end in sight, analysts project total economic losses of up to $240 billion.

For years, California has oscillated between torrential rain and dry, tinderbox-like conditions - setting the stage for the fires raging across the Los Angeles area and forcing thousands to evacuate.

‘Power lines are down, trees are falling over, it’s Armageddon.’

Ever wanted to create a tiny version of yourself — well now you can, in hologram form. This is just one of the mind-boggling innovations on display at CES 2025

Justin Trudeau has announced he will step down as Liberal leader amid growing disapproval in his party and tariff threats from Donald Trump - paving the way for a new prime minister.

Justin Trudeau - whose championing of progressive politics rocketed him into the international spotlight as Canada’s prime minister has resigned, this is how he rose and fell.

A bluefin tuna has sold for a hefty sum at a predawn auction, making it one of the most expensive tuna to be sold in the history of sushi.

In his first term, Donald Trump declared victory over the Islamic State. But still, an array of ISIS-linked or inspired attacks have struck major cities around the world in the last year.

President Joe Biden has awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney, honouring one of President-elect Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics at the White House.

A key piece of infrastructure was undergoing repairs in New Orleans when a driver slammed into a crowd of New Year’s revealers in the famous French Quarter, and backup security measures failed to stop him.