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The blazes killed 29 people and are estimated to have caused more than $250bn in damagesThe Palisades and Eaton wildfires, which killed at least 29 people and burned across about 60 sq miles (155 sq km) around Los Angeles, have been fully contained.California’s department of forestry and fire protection’s announcement on Friday came more than three weeks after the two blazes battered this highly populated area of southern California, laying waste to entire neighborhoods – including Pacific Palisades and Altadena. Containment refers to how much of a perimeter has been established around a fire to prevent it from growing, according

Incident at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf has led to arrest of a 27-year-old manSouth Wales police have appealed for calm after three officers were injured in a “violent struggle” outside a police station.A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault, arson and criminal damage after the incident at Talbot Green police station in Rhondda Cynon Taf. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/feb/01/police-in-wales-appeal-for-calm-after-three-officers-hurt-in-violent-struggle-rhondda-cynon-taf Author : Allan Glen Publish date : 2025-02-01 17:13:00 Copyright for syndicated content belongs to the linked Source.

One America News, Breitbart and the New York Post will take desks from NBC, NPR and the New York TimesThe Trump administration’s program to shake up media representation at official briefings and press calls in Washington is set to affect the Pentagon, with credentialed media being rotated out of assigned workspaces for media newcomers.The conservative-leaning One America News Network is set to replace NBC News, Breitbart will be given space held by National Public Radio, the New York Post has been offered the New York Times’ workspace and HuffPost will replace Politico. Continue reading... Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/01/pentagon-media-rotation Author :

Border has been closed since May 2024 for even the most urgent medical cases and evacuations are significant first stepMiddle East crisis – live updatesThe Rafah terminal that marks the crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt straddles a complicated border. On the Egyptian side, a double arch marks the entry to the terminal buildings themselves, and beyond Gaza.On Saturday television cameras on the Egyptian side caught the moment that the crossing, which has been closed since May, was reopened for medical evacuations showing one young girl, whose foot had been amputated, being loaded into an Egyptian ambulance. Continue reading... Source