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Federal probe begins into deadly Los Angeles fires
A huge federal probe was under way Tuesday into what caused the deadly Los Angeles wildfires, with millions in the city clamoring for answers.
South Korea investigators, police enter Yoon residence in fresh arrest bid
South Korean investigators and police entered the residence of impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday seeking his arrest over a failed martial law bid, with officers using ladders to breach his compound.
South Korea investigators make fresh bid to arrest President Yoon
South Korean investigators attempted to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over a failed martial law bid, nearing his residence after using ladders to enter the compound.
Clashes as S. Korean investigators attempt to arrest President Yoon
South Korean investigators made a fresh attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday over a failed martial law bid, but were involved in clashes after being blocked by his guards, AFP journalists saw.
S. Korea investigators arrive in new attempt to arrest President Yoon
Two vehicles belonging to South Korean investigators probing impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived outside his official residence early Wednesday as they prepared to execute a new arrest warrant, Yonhap News TV reported.
Ukraine claims biggest aerial strike on Russian territory
Ukraine carried out its largest aerial attack on Russian territory of the nearly three-year war overnight, Kyiv said Tuesday, hitting factories and energy hubs hundreds of miles from the frontline.
Norway finds Air France seating policy discriminatory
Norway's anti-discrimination tribunal found Air France's policy against seating men next to unaccompanied children to prevent any possibility of predatory behaviour to be discriminatory, a passenger said Tuesday.
Fire-hit LA faces new peril as dangerous winds ramp up
Hot, powerful winds Tuesday threatened to rekindle and whip up major fires that have devastated the hills and suburbs of Los Angeles, killing at last 24 people and changing the face of America's second biggest city forever.
UK launches probe into dominance of Google search
Britain's competition watchdog Tuesday launched an investigation into Google's dominant position in the search engine market and its impacts on consumers and businesses.
LA teams hope return to action can spark joy for fire-weary fans
The Los Angeles Rams reached the second round of the NFL playoffs on Monday as the Lakers and Clippers returned to NBA action in the fire-ravaged city, all paying tribute to first responders and offering solace to fans.
Trump would have been convicted if he wasn't elected: special counsel report
US President-elect Donald Trump would have been convicted for his alleged effort to overturn the 2020 election result if he hadn't been elected four years later, said a report by then special counsel Jack Smith released early Tuesday.
Japanese tourist hotspot Kyoto to hike hotel taxes
Authorities in Kyoto announced Tuesday plans for a big hike in hotel lodging taxes, as Japan's picture-perfect ancient capital seeks to assuage grumbles from locals about too many tourists.
Welcome to the Costa Blanca: pro cycling's winter getaway
Dubbed a "motorway for cyclists" where avid amateurs can chase Tadej Pogacar up mountains teeming with the highest concentration of professional cyclists per square mile in the world, Spain's Costa Blanca has forged a new reputation for itself in recent years.
Thai man serving record royal insult sentence faces new charges
A Thai man serving a record sentence for insulting the monarchy has been hit with three more charges, a rights group told AFP on Tuesday.
'Stubborn' janitor camps out amid rubble of Los Angeles fires
Among the charred ruins of Pacific Palisades, Jeff Ridgway walks his dog Abby as if nothing has happened. Unlike the tens of thousands of people driven out by the wildfires, this janitor refused to evacuate.
Addressing Climate Change by Changing Our Food Systems
Up to a third of global greenhouse gas production to date can be attributed to animal agriculture and food systems. Yet, most climate change solutions neglect the importance of food systems in climate change mitigation. In the article, 'Solving Climate Change Requires Changing Our Food Systems,' published in leading scientific journal Oxford Open Climate Change, prominent scientists from around the world propose that the pressing nature of irreversible climate change requires rethinking our food systems.
Nine charged over looting in LA fires: prosecutor
Nine people have been charged in connection with looting in evacuation zones around huge fires burning in Los Angeles, the area's chief prosecutor said Monday.
'Mommy, what's happening?': Young families left traumatized by LA fires
As deadly flames swept closer and smoke poured into their Los Angeles home, Zahrah Mihm tried to calmly wake her two young children in the middle of the night.
California governor spars with Musk over wildfire 'lies'
California Governor Gavin Newsom has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of spreading "lies" about the state's response to deadly wildfires ravaging Los Angeles, escalating their online row over swirling misinformation.
Glitzy Oscars nominees' lunch cancelled after LA wildfires
The body that awards the Oscars said Monday it was cancelling its ritzy nominees' luncheon, as Los Angeles grapples with enormous wildfires that have crippled the city.
Search for bodies as LA firefighters brace for more wind
Search teams looking for people killed in devastating Los Angeles blazes moved from house to house Monday, as firefighters girded for hurricane-force winds that could spark further flare-ups.
Jegou, Auradou 'can be picked' for France, says Galthie
France coach Fabien Galthie said Monday that two players who were investigated for rape in Argentina before the case was dismissed can now be selected for the upcoming Six Nations.
Ubisoft bruised but not broken by 'Assassin's Creed' delay
French video game publisher Ubisoft's second delay to the next instalment of its flagship "Assassin's Creed" series forced it to lower financial forecasts, but the step is not uncommon in a sector where players' first impressions weigh heavy.
Inquest opens into 2018 helicopter crash that killed Leicester City owner
An inquest into the 2018 helicopter crash that killed the owner of Leicester City Football Club opened on Monday.
UK climate activists target Darwin's grave with chalk
Climate activists on Monday targeted Charles Darwin's grave with chalk paint, in the latest controversial disruptive action by protesters over the UK government's environmental policies.
Australian mum says son killed in LA fires as water ran out
An Australian mother has spoken of how she tried in vain to save her blind son from the Los Angeles wildfires as water supplies ran dry.
Ukraine's Zelensky offers firefighters to Los Angeles
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky offered assistance to wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles, saying Ukraine's firefighters can "help Americans save lives" as the city struggles to combat new blazes.
Death toll from Los Angeles fires rises, with dangerous winds incoming
The death toll from massive wildfires that have ravaged Los Angeles rose to 24 on Sunday, with officials warning of incoming dangerous winds that could whip the blazes up further.
At least 10 dead in Brazil landslides
Landslides caused by torrential rains in southeast Brazil have left at least 10 people dead, rescue services in Minas Gerais state said Sunday.
India opens giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India began bathing in sacred waters on Monday as the Kumbh Mela festival opened, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
India to open giant Hindu festival for 400 million pilgrims
Vast crowds of Hindu pilgrims in India readied on Monday to bathe in sacred waters for the Kumbh Mela festival, with organisers expecting 400 million people -- the largest gathering of humanity.
Tanzania rights activist latest abduction victim in Kenya
A renowned Tanzanian rights activist was kidnapped on the streets of the Kenyan capital Nairobi on Sunday, only to be released after a rapid intervention by rights groups.