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Residents in the Hollywood Hills have been ordered to evacuate as wildfires continue to tear through Los Angeles, posing an “immediate threat to life,” according to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Officials have declared the area legally closed to the public.

Germany pushing EU to ease sanctions on Syria   Germany is at the helm of efforts within the European Union (EU) to ease sanctions on…

Turkey threatens offensive against Syrian Kurdish fighters   Turkey threatened on Tuesday to launch a military operation against Kurdish forces in Syria unless they accepted Ankara’s…

Iran slams Macron’s ‘deceitful’ remarks on its role as a regional security threat Iran’ foreign ministry on Wednesday rejected French President Emmanuel Macron’s claim that…

Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza, including 7 children Israeli forces have killed at least 49 Palestinians in Gaza in the past day, according to…

Panama tells Trump canal sovereignty is ‘non-negotiable’ Panama reiterated on Tuesday that the sovereignty of its eponymous ship canal was not up for discussion after…

California wildfires force thousands to evacuate Los Angeles Around 30,000 Los Angeles residents were issued with evacuation orders on Tuesday after fast-moving wildfires accelerated by…

President-elect Donald Trump has again floated the idea of the U.S. taking over Canada and Greenland, just hours after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau resigned, ending his nine-year tenure.

A woman has succumbed to injuries sustained during a car attack at a Christmas market in Magdeburg, Germany, last month, raising the death toll to six.

A powerful winter storm has claimed at least five lives across the United States, bringing widespread school closures, travel disruptions, and significant power outages.

At least 53 people have been confirmed dead and 62 injured after a powerful earthquake struck Tibet’s mountainous region on Tuesday morning, according to Chinese state media.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, 53, is expected to announce his resignation in the coming days, according to reports from Reuters and The Globe and Mail.

Hamas has indicated its readiness to release 34 captives as part of a ceasefire agreement with Israel, according to reports from Reuters and AFP citing a Hamas official.

South Korean investigators have less than 24 hours to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol before their warrant expires on Monday. The embattled leader remains holed up in his residence, protected by loyal security forces.

North Korea has launched what appears to be an intermediate-range ballistic missile into the sea to its east, marking Pyongyang’s first missile test in two months, according to South Korea’s military.

President Joe Biden is planning an $8 billion arms shipment to Israel, the US Department of State told the BBC. The proposed sale, which includes missiles, artillery shells, and other munitions, requires approval from House and Senate committees.

Over 60 million Americans in more than 30 states are facing a massive winter storm, potentially delivering the heaviest snowfall and coldest temperatures seen in over a decade.

Iran does not need proxy forces like the United States who backs extremists and militants to fight on its behalf. Iran’s supreme leader emphatically denied…

Slovakia’s PM Fico visits Moscow amid Ukraine gas dispute. Prime Minister Robert Fico made an unannounced visit to Moscow on Sunday for what he and…

The incident occurred Wednesday at Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, during a crowded school fair near Lagos. Thousands had gathered for the event, organised by Women in Need of Guidance and Support, an NGO founded by Prophetess Naomi Silekunola.

During Macron’s initial visit on Thursday, locals jeered and expressed frustration, highlighting the slow response to the crisis. The cyclone struck the Indian Ocean archipelago five days ago, leaving a trail of devastation.

On Thursday, a Republican-led spending plan aimed at averting the crisis failed in the House of Representatives, falling short of the required two-thirds majority. The bill saw opposition from 38 Republicans and most Democrats.

Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and raping her, as well as inviting dozens of other men to abuse her over a period of nearly a decade. The 72-year-old was found guilty of all charges by a judge in Avignon, southern France, and became emotional in court as the sentence was read.

Starbucks baristas in the US, represented by Workers United, are set to begin a five-day strike starting Friday, demanding better pay, improved working conditions, and more staff at their stores. The strike, which will start in Los Angeles, Chicago, and Seattle, is expected to spread to hundreds of locations across the country by Christmas Eve unless an agreement is reached.

US Diplomats Visit Syria to Meet New Authorities in Damascus US diplomats have arrived in Damascus, Syria, to meet with representatives from Hayat Tahrir al-Sham…