Death toll rises to 126 in earthquake in Tibet, Chinese state media says
BEIJING (AP) — Death toll rises to 126 in earthquake in Tibet, Chinese state media says.
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The Canadian PressRussia forms an emergency task force as Kerch Strait oil spill continues to spread
An emergency task force arrived in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region on Sunday as an oil spill in the Kerch Strait from two storm-stricken tankers continues to spread a month after it was first detected, officials said.
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LA fires live updates: 9 people charged with looting in Palisades, Eaton fires, DA says
At least 24 people have died and more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across the Los Angeles area. Thousands of firefighters are battling wildfires across 45 square miles of densely populated Los Angeles County. About 92,000 people remain under mandatory evacuation orders and another 89,000 are under evacuation warnings.
- The Independent
LA fires live updates: Death toll jumps to 25 as winds return increasing fears of ‘explosive fire growth’
Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage through southern California as Santa Ana winds set to return
- The Canadian Press
24 dead as fire crews try to corral Los Angeles blazes before winds return this week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Firefighters scrambled Sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the Los Angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. At least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise.
- Associated Press
Beyoncé donates $2.5 million to fire relief and Meghan delays show launch due to the disaster
Weaker winds and intense firefighting efforts over the weekend boosted containment of fires burning in and around Los Angeles, but the effects of the blazes on the entertainment world continue. Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, announced Sunday she would not launch a Netflix lifestyles program as planned this week and would wait until March. Celebrities and entertainment organizations are pledging millions to help those who have been displaced or lost their homes, with Beyoncé directly millions to help families in the Eaton fire area.
- People
Eva Longoria Tears Up Donating $50,000 to Families and Workers Impacted by L.A. Fires: ‘My Heart Breaks’
"Everybody who's out there and helping and doing their part, thank you," the actress said in an emotional Instagram video
- The Canadian Press
At least 100 illegal miners have died while trapped in a South African mine for months, group says
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least 100 men who were mining illegally in an abandoned gold mine in South Africa have died of suspected starvation and dehydration after being trapped deep underground for months while police tried to force them out, a group representing the miners said Monday.
- The Canadian Press
What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fires tearing through the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, displaced thousands of others and destroyed more than 12,000 structures in what might be the most expensive conflagrations in the nation's history.
- USA TODAY
Stars helping LA fires victims: Beyoncé pledges $2.5M, Halle Berry donates wardrobe
Los Angeles is home to Hollywood, and Tinseltown is showing up for LA amid the city's ongoing wildfires. Here's how stars are helping out.
- Reuters
Footage shows trapped miners, dead bodies underground after South Africa raid
JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -At least 400 illegal miners remained trapped underground in South Africa two months after a police raid, a group working on behalf of the miners said on Monday, which provided footage of dozens of dead bodies and emaciated men in the mine. A spokesperson for the South Africa Police Service (SAPS) did not respond to a request for comment. The two videos, which Reuters verified, were obtained by South African miners' rights group Mining Affected Communities United in Action (MACUA) on Monday.
- USA TODAY
Wildfires continue to ravage Los Angeles: Here's how you can help
Los Angeles still continues to burn, seeing fires into the sixth day. Here's how you to help the victims.
- InStyle
Beyoncé Donated $2.5 Million to Los Angeles Fire Relief Efforts
The singer's BeyGOOD foundation is doing a whole lot of good.
- Elle
Meghan Markle, Dua Lipa, And More Celebs Speak Out On The L.A. Wildfires
Over the last three days, five wildfires have broken out in Los Angeles. Celebrities, including Selena Gomez and Meghan Markle, have spoken out. Read their statements here.
- Reuters
Six killed in explosion at Czech restaurant
PRAGUE (Reuters) -Six people died when a propane-butane cylinder exploded at a restaurant in the northwest Czech city of Most, setting the building on fire, emergency services said on Sunday. Eight people were injured in the fiery blast that occurred late on Saturday evening, and 30 people were evacuated from the restaurant and surrounding buildings, the Czech fire rescue service said on X social media platform. "According to initial information from witnesses, a heater overturned, causing a fire," the fire brigade said.
- People
Over 80 Shelter Pets Flown Out of Los Angeles to Safety in Emergency Rescue Flight amid Wildfires
The charities Best Friends Animal Society and Wings of Rescue worked together to transport dozens of cats and dogs out of L.A. County shelters amid the raging wildfires
- 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
- USA TODAY
Death toll rises to 24 as LA crews race to contain historic wildfires: Updates
Meanwhile, the Palisades Fire, the most destructive in Los Angeles' history, has now burned over 23K acres, according to Cal Fire.
- CBC
Number of vacant building fires in 2025 'frustrating,' but not shocking: Firefighters union head
There have been at least six fires at vacant buildings in Winnipeg so far in the new year, all of which were properties that have previously burned before. Some of those calls resulted in the buildings needing emergency demolition and in one incident, a firefighter was sent to hospital after responding to a blaze at a vacant building.
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Mexican firefighters land in California to assist in combating the wildfires
STORY: :: January 11, 2025:: Los Angeles, California:: Mexico dispatched a team of firefighters to Los Angeles, California to assist in combating the wildfires that have ravaged the area.:: Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs:: Gavin Newsom, California Governor "This is what friends do. This is what relationships are all about. Friends, they need to be there for one another. We want to be there for the people of Mexico in times of need and disasters. And we're incredibly humbled and grateful that the President (Ed's note: Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo) was willing to send the crew you see behind me. They'll be out on the lines within the next 24, 36 hours and we're very, very grateful."Two planeloads of more than 70 firefighters from Mexico, along with their equipment, landed in Los Angeles International Airport on Saturday, according to local media, and were greeted by California Governor Gavin Newsom.Newsom expressed gratitude for Mexico's support, emphasising the importance of international cooperation and friendship.
- 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, …