Hollywood Hills evacuated as LA fire spreads
Officials said there was an ‘immediate threat to life’ in the area and that residents had to leave. Read More
Moment friends abandon house as Palisades fire closes in
The blaze has been declared the most destructive in the city’s history with more than 1,000 structures destroyed. Read More
‘We need to get out of here!’ Palisades residents describe flight from inferno
David Latt said he and his wife had just 10 minutes to grab important documents and family photographs Read More
Fire department bulldozer heads down Sunset Boulevard
The machinery was used to move hundreds of abandoned cars, clearing the road for fire crews. Read More
‘Run for your lives!’ LA residents abandon cars to flee wildfire on foot
Evacuees describe apocalyptic scenes as a brush fire exploded into a raging inferno within hours. Read More
Nigerian atheist freed from prison but fears for his life
Mubarak Bala was jailed for blasphemy in a case that attracted criticism from rights groups. Read More
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland. Read More
Europe leaders criticise Musk attacks
Although some of Europe’s leaders have found favour with the billionaire, others are worried by his interventions. Read More
China earthquake: Scores dead as tremor strikes Tibet
Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal and parts of India. Read More
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigns
In power since 2015, Trudeau said he would resign after a new leader of his Liberal Party is chosen. Read More