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A rapidly growing wildfire, named the Hughes Fire, has erupted in Los Angeles County, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of residents. The fire ignited Wednesday morning near Castaic Lake, about 45 miles northwest of Los Angeles, in a mountainous area close to homes and schools.

President Donald Trump has directed US agencies to ramp up efforts to “repel, repatriate, and remove” undocumented immigrants, framing it as part of a broader effort to combat what he calls an “invasion” at the southern border.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin, who was set to be nominated, accused Sinn Féin and other opposition TDs (MPs) of orchestrating the disruption. He called the delay ‘premeditated, coordinated, and choreographed.’

Fico’s claims, based on what he described as a classified intelligence report, came ahead of a no-confidence motion against his government. The motion was abandoned after the parliamentary session was held in secret at Fico’s request, prompting the opposition to walk out in protest.  

A two-year-old boy and a 41-year-old man were killed in a stabbing at Schöntal Park in Aschaffenburg, Germany. Two others, including a child, were seriously injured.  

Tataloo is known for his distinctive tattoos, which cover his entire body [Getty]Iran’s judiciary said Wednesday there has been “no definitive sentence” against popular singer…

On his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump claimed his efforts to resolve the conflict would be a “very big favor” to Russia and its president. He previously vowed to negotiate a settlement to the war, which began in 2014 and escalated with Russia’s full-scale invasion in February 2022, within a single day.

It comes after Trump insiders told The Independent that the new US administration believes it has Sir Keir’s government “over a barrel” on trade as…

Panic over fire rumor leads to deadly India train accident A rumour that a fire had started on a moving train in western India led…

Colombia reinstated arrest warrants for 31 National Liberation Army (ELN) leaders on Wednesday, responding to attacks that killed 80 and displaced 32,000. The ELN, a…

Suspended South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol denied allegations of ordering the arrest of lawmakers during his attempt to impose martial law. Yoon made the denial during his first appearance at his impeachment trial on Tuesday.

Australia’s federal police are investigating whether international actors are funding local criminals to commit antisemitic crimes. Recent incidents include the arson of a childcare centre in Sydney, which was also vandalised with anti-Jewish graffiti.

Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin is set to be reinstalled as taoiseach (prime minister) when the Irish parliament reconvenes on Wednesday. He will succeed Fine Gael’s Simon Harris, who will take on the role of tánaiste (deputy prime minister).

Instagram users have reported seeing “results hidden” messages when searching for terms like “Democrat” or “Democrats.” Meta, Instagram’s parent company, acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a technical error affecting other hashtags, including a Republican-related one.

Turkish court orders Umit Ozdag’s arrest over accusations of public incitement and anti-Syrian refugee riots after his detention on Monday.A court in Turkiye has ordered…

Four people were injured in a stabbing attack on Tuesday in Tel Aviv, with one victim in serious condition from a neck wound. The attack occurred on Nahalat Binyamin Street and nearby Gruzenberg Street, both busy areas. The assailant, a 28-year-old Moroccan citizen with U.S. residency, was shot dead at the scene.

The Tanzanian party for Democracy and Progress, commonly known as Chadema, has a long and storied history. It was founded in 1992, shortly after Tanzania…

  “Corruption kills.” This is the stark message at the heart of the protests that have been taking place in Serbia for three months and…

  Vietnam’s birth rate sank to a record low in 2024, with the total fertility rate falling to 1.91 children per woman. This marked the…

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, is under fire after making a gesture at a rally celebrating President Donald Trump’s return to office. Critics have likened the movement to a “Nazi salute.”  

Colombia has declared a state of emergency and deployed 5,000 troops to combat left-wing guerrillas after violence claimed over 100 lives in just five days. The conflict spans three departments, from the southern Amazon to the Venezuelan border, where nearly 20,000 people have been displaced.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO). This move revives his previous efforts to leave the global health agency, which President Joe Biden had reversed during his tenure.

President Donald Trump has signed a series of executive orders focused on immigration reform, including declaring illegal immigration at the US-Mexico border a national emergency and targeting birthright citizenship.

Panama’s president firmly rejected Donald Trump’s claim to “take back” the Panama Canal, emphasising that the vital trade route “is and will remain” under Panama’s control.  

Osama Najim, also known as Almasri, was arrested Sunday in Turin on an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court [GETTY]Police in Italy have arrested…