2 hours ago Californians scrambled to evacuate dogs, cats, horses, even pigs as LA flames closed in

Animal owners in Los Angeles have scrambled to get themselves and their beloved companions out of the way of fast-moving wildfires this week that have incinerated whole neighborhoods

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11 hours ago Kim Kardashian and family evacuated from homes as LA fires spread to Calabasas

Kim Kardashian and her famous family have been forced to evacuate their homes in Calabasas after a fire broke out on the border of Los Angeles and Ventura on Thursday

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2 hours ago LA wildfires: Paris Hilton sets up emergency fund with £82,000 donation for wildfire victims

The US reality TV star and socialite said she will match donations of up to an additional £82,000 in a fundraising effort after she watched her Malibu home "burn to the ground on live TV"

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15 hours ago Heartbreaking final words of LA man who died clutching garden hose to fight flames

A California man who died trying to put out the flames encroaching his property with a garden hose uttered tragic final words to his sister: 'Let me just sit here.'

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27 minutes ago California fires live: progress made against some LA blazes but thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’

Palisades and Eaton fires start coming under control as fierce winds ease but forecasters predict another red flag warning for MondayFull report: 11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continueAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?The psychological toll from the wildfires on a traumatized Los Angeles county of nearly 10 million people has yet to be assessed.Reuters reports that Pacific Palisades residents who ventured back to their devastated neighborhoods were shocked to find brick chimneys looming over charred waste and burnt-out vehicles as acrid smoke lingered in the air.At least to say goodbye until we can rebuild. I will let God lead me. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Actor films narrow escape from Palisades fire as he’s nearly forced into the ocean

‘It was hell. It was inferno,’ Sebastian Harrison described of the devastating wildfires

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1 hour ago How to make 'Italian Penicillin' soup to keep the family healthy through winter flu season

One happy customer said it "makes soups taste like you’re in a high class restaurant"

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3 hours ago Lifeboat crew recall 'violent' weather during search for Solway Harvester on 25th anniversary of tragedy

Peter Cowin and John McCreadie were speaking on a special Manx Radio podcast ahead of the 25th anniversary of the tragedy.

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14 hours ago The stunning historic Scottish house that's home to amazing cafe, fairy walk and snowdrop festival

This Scottish estate is a magical place to visit for all the family.

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12 hours ago Expert tips for exercising as a family in 2025, from workouts to games

Experts share the best ways for kids and parents to get more active in 2025

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54 minutes ago UK WhatsApp users get urgent new warning and told to 'follow instructions' immediately

If you use WhatsApp make sure you take notice of this new alert.

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19 hours ago Harrowing before and after photos show the full extent of damage caused by devastating LA wildfires

Huge swathes of LA and its coastline are seen laid to waste in the graphic pictures, with countless houses and structures having imploded under the ferocious heat and power of the fires

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9 hours ago 'I was rushed to hospital but waited 60 hours in A&E for bed amid winter flu spike'

Dean Jennings, 39, has told how he was rushed by ambulance to the Royal Albert Edward Infirmary in Wigan at around 7pm last Saturday and he said he remained in A&E until Tuesday

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9 hours ago California Dems worry Trump will make fire aid political again: ’Such a wild card’

‘Even if we nominally secure some of these things, the money won’t flow until Trump is president,’ California Democrat warns

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14 hours ago Mother gives house tour from hell as she shows viewers around her ruined home after it was devastated by the LA wildfires

The wildfires have been rapidly spreading across Los Angeles with firefighters conceding they remain powerless to contain the flames because of strong winds.

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12 hours ago The Trump company is not banning private foreign deals, a break with its first term policy

The Trump family business has agreed to a voluntary ethics agreement that would ban it from striking direct deals with foreign governments after inauguration, but would give it a free hand to pursue ventures with private foreign companies

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2 hours ago Mel Gibson's house burns down amid wildfires while he's on podcast blasting California governor

Mel Gibson, who won two Oscars for his work on Braveheart, lost his luxury pad in Malibu, California, during the devastating wildfires raging through parts of the state

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24 hours ago ITV Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announces 'breaking news' minutes into show

Good Morning Britain's Kate Garraway announced 'breaking news' minutes into Friday's episode amid the devastating California wildfires

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10 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans turn on star as she's left in tears after tense run

Fans who have previously rooted for Traitor star Minah are not impressed that she got annoyed at her friend Dan for 'betraying' her when she is betraying him every day by being a traitor

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17 hours ago To resist the climate crisis, we must resist the billionaire class | Peter Kalmus

To solve the climate crisis, power must flow away from the billionaire classWhen I feel uncertain, I find it’s helpful to write down things I know to be true. Fossil fuels are causing irreversible planetary overheating. Overheating threatens essentially all life on Earth. Oil and gas executives knew this but they chose to systematically lie and block a climate transition. They continue to make this choice.I choose to focus my energy on the climate crisis because a habitable planet is a prerequisite for everything worth fighting for, and because the prospect of losing a planet feels horrific and sad to me in a primal way that I can’t express with words. I’m also simply in love with the Earth. But planetary overheating is really just the most geophysical symptom of extractive colonial capitalism – “billionairism” – a system designed to pump wealth from the poor to the rich, creating billionaires, the healthcare crisis, the housing crisis, genocide, hierarchies like racism and patriarc...

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13 hours ago Leaked memo reveals LA Mayor Karen Bass demanded her fire department cut an extra $49 million just ONE WEEK before wildfires broke out

A leaked memo sent to Los Angeles fire departments revealed Mayor Karen Bass demanded an extra $49M in budget cuts on top of the $17.6million already cut a week before fires.

Economics

3 hours ago Paris Hilton launches emergency fund for victims of California wildfires

The US star previously said she watched her Malibu home ‘burn to the ground on live TV’.

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10 hours ago BBC The Traitors fans say contestant 'fumbled' after 'crocodile tears'

The Traitors fans are certain one contestant will be leaving after their unexpected display of emotion

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20 hours ago Family awarded £1m after doctor left bleeding woman to ‘go for a drink’

Malaysian judge rules woman died due to negligence soon after giving birth five years ago

Society

13 hours ago Jolted Australia are on the tear again – England have their work cut out

Healy’s side have reacted strongly again to World Cup pain and the tourists need to keep the series live until the TestIf you’re playing against the Australian women’s cricket team, there are points where the only option is to brace yourself. Because they lose so very rarely, in any format, they tend to respond to those anomalies by proving how unusual they are. For England’s women, visiting Australia for a Women’s Ashes series of three one-day internationals, three Twenty20s and a day-night Test, this is now the position they are in.Skip back two places on the list of major failures to the 50-over World Cup semi-final of 2017, when Australia got ambushed by Harmanpreet Kaur in one of the all-time batting assaults. Outraged at watching England subsequently knock over India in the final, Australia went on a tear: unbeaten in series terms across four Women’s Ashes, three T20 World Cups, three T20 tri-series, 14 bilateral T20 series, 14 bilateral ODI series, the Commonwealth Games and ...

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4 hours ago Emotional Jennifer Garner reveals her friend died in LA fires as she volunteers to help devastated community

Jennifer Garner was visibly on the verge of tears as she opened up about the devastating L.A. fires while volunteering to feed communities in the Pacific Palisades on Friday.

Events

11 hours ago Zara and Mike Tindall willing to 'step up' if Prince William calls on them

Royal expert Jennie Bond said Zara and Mike Tindall would 'step up' if Prince William calls on them as he did at a garden party last year - but they don't want official roles

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21 hours ago The last house standing after California fires: Miracle as Malibu home is left intact while properties on either side are burned to the ground

Rows of glitzy waterfront houses lay in charred ruins after the punishing blaze ripped through them - save for one miracle structure which stood alone, flanked by smoldering debris

Society

14 hours ago Fiat slashes EV prices after recording a 14% decline in UK car sales last year

Prices tags for the 600e family crossover and Abarth 500e hot hatch have been trimmed by up to £4,220. Both now start from £29,975.

Economics

5 hours ago Mandy Moore responds to backlash over family LA fire relief fund: ‘Kindly F off’

Moore was among those who lost part of her home in the second largest Eaton fire in Los Angeles.

Events

11 hours ago Stop playing politics with the LA fires and address the key cause: man

Editorial: With uncontrolled blazes still raging around Los Angeles, on the day it was confirmed that last year was the hottest in human history, it would be a good time for global leaders to finally take climate change seriously. But the signs are that no such Damascene conversion is about to be witnessed

Politics

22 hours ago Paris Hilton returns to destroyed Malibu home after watching it burn down on live TV

‘It feels like my heart has been shattered into a million pieces,’ said TV star as she visited the burnt remains of her oceanfront mansion

Society

14 hours ago Billionaire tycoon is blasted after hiring a private fire crew to protect his luxury outdoor mall as devastating wildfires continue to rip through LA

Los Angeles residents are furious a billionaire tycoon spent thousands of dollars on private firefighters to help protect his business while emergency services struggle to contain the flames. 

Economics

5 hours ago LA fires: Tragedy as Jennifer Garner mourns loss of friend in devastating wildfires

At least 11 people have died after wildfires ravaged communities and sent thousands of people fleeing their homes across Los Angeles and the surrounding California area

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13 hours ago The Guardian view on the LA fires: Donald Trump’s denial and division fuel climate inaction | Editorial

Events in California reveal how political obstruction is deepening a climate crisis that needs urgent action to prevent it becoming an irreversible disasterThe wildfires ravaging Los Angeles have killed at least 10 people, displaced 180,000 and scorched about 40 square miles – an inferno driven by fierce winds and severe drought in what should be California’s wet season. It is a sobering reminder that the climate crisis is driving wildfires to become more frequent, intense and destructive – leaving ruined lives, homes and livelihoods in their wake. The US president Joe Biden responded by mobilising federal aid. By contrast the president-elect, Donald Trump, a convicted felon who was criminally sentenced on Friday, used the disaster to spread disinformation and stoke political division.The climate crisis knows no national borders. Deadly floods in Spain, Hawaii’s fires and east Africa’s devastating drought show nowhere is safe from its effects. Countries must work toward the global c...

Politics

24 hours ago Scottish family law: Why appointing an executor of your will is important

At Gibson Kerr, we have many years of supporting clients to manage their estates and want to highlight the importance of appointing an executor for your will.

Society

17 hours ago The best places to go on an extreme minibreak that'll cost you under £100

We have selected a number of destinations which are fun, family friendly and really interesting - perfect for a minibreak - that'll cost you less than £100 to visit

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5 hours ago California fires: 11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue

Strong winds and low humidity continue as five fires rage across Los Angeles area, with death toll expected to riseLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesWeather forecasters in Los Angeles were expecting fast, dry winds to return towards the end of the weekend, threatening to fuel wildfires that have already destroyed 10,000 structures and killed 11 people.Urgent “red flag” alerts – meaning critical fire weather conditions – announced by the US National Weather Service (NWS) said moderate to strong wind and low humidity would continue on Friday morning, as five fires raged across the metropolis. Continue reading...

Events

13 hours ago Woman who married a rag doll announces she's pregnant with 'fourth child'

Meirivone Rocha Moraes, 37, who is married to a ragdoll and has a growing family of dolls, announced she is pregnant with her 'fourth child' in a bizarre new TikTok video

Politics

27 hours ago Dear Coleen: I fear a family fall out when we drive to my sister's Scots wedding

I have been driving for a decade and so has my husband, while my mum has been driving for at least 30 years, but doesn’t drive as much now due to declining health (and certainly not long distances).

Society

17 hours ago Zara Tindall and brother facing Princess Anne inheritance blow with '£2.3m bill'

Princess Anne's children, Zara Tindall and Peter Phillips, each have a property on the Gatcombe Park estate, said to be worth a whopping £6million

Economics

13 hours ago Strictly Come Dancing legend passes away after 'short illness' as family pay tribute

Laurence Holloway, a former musical director on Strictly Come Dancing, has died at the age of 86 after a 'short illness' his daughter Abigail Holloway has confirmed

Politics

27 hours ago Bella Hadid reacts to childhood home burning down as she shares photo of mom Yolanda Hadid's mansion in flames

Bella Hadid shared a heartbreaking photo of her childhood home burning down amid the ongoing fires tearing through Los Angeles. 

Society

19 hours ago Ninja kitchen essential 'perfect for cooking family meals' reduced to £18 in Argos deal

"Great for cooking, minimal effort to wash, absolutely love them"

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5 hours ago ‘I had to save myself’: details emerge about Los Angeles wildfire fatalities

Death toll rises to 11 as first identifications emerge of Altadena residents killed by Eaton fireCalifornia wildfires – live updatesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?At least 11 people have died in the wildfires surging across the Los Angeles area. As local law enforcement scramble to identify victims and inform their families, details are emerging about six of the Los Angeles residents killed in some of the worst wildfires to hit the western city in its history.On Friday, officials attributed five deaths to the Palisades fire and six to the Eaton fire. Continue reading...

Events

14 hours ago Happiest Dogs: These 10 breeds of adorable and cheery dog are sure to bring joy to your family

With demand for dogs showing no signs of slowing, these are the breeds that have the cheeriest of dispositions.

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29 hours ago Take That star Mark Owen and his family forced to flee LA home amid wildfires

The 52-year-old singer, his wife, his three children, and their animals had to immediately evacuate after they awoke to 'helicopters, thick black smoke and winds howling'.

Society

20 hours ago Mel Gibson's $14.5million Malibu mansion burned down while he was filming Joe Rogan's podcast as actor recalls returning home to 'nothing'

The 69-year-old actor said he is 'devastated' that his home has been torn down by the horror wildfires in an emotional interview on NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas Reports.

Economics

5 hours ago Jennifer Garner leads wildfire volunteers after friend ‘did not get out in time’

US actors Sharon Stone and Halle Berry were among those offering donations to help evacuees who had lost their homes to the fires.

Events

14 hours ago Less Loving Dogs: Here are 10 less affectionate breeds of adorable dog likely to turn down cuddles

These breeds of dog can make wonderful pets, but prospective owners should be aware that they may not welcome demonstrative affectionate displays.

Politics

21 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid and had moved him back into the family home

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

6 hours ago The bitter truth about how 'boring' Richard Hammond was 'blindsided' by wife's shock divorce demand... as friends tell KATIE HIND they fear things could turn ugly

It's hard to imagine that Mindy Hammond once joyfully declared that her family was 'lucky'. Nineteen years on, and much has changed.

Events

14 hours ago Quietest Dog: Here are the 10 breeds of adorable dog least likely bark and howl

These breeds of dog are known to bark less (or in some cases not at all), making them a great option for people living in flats or worried about falling out with neighbours over barking.

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21 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep' £7million family castle in divorce settlement

The Grand Tour star Richard Hammond and his wife, Amanda 'Mindy' Hammond, recently announced that they are to divorce after 28 years of marriage.

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6 hours ago 'You'll see your family in a coffin': Threat made by woman police allege poisoned her family with an arsenic Christmas cake, relatives claim to TOM RAWSTORNE. Now her father

From the smiles it might be imagined that they were one big happy family. But as the world now knows, nothing could be further from the truth.

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14 hours ago Border Terrier Names: These are the 10 most popular puppy names in the world with Border Terrier pet parents 🐶

If you’re poised to get a new Border Terrier puppy but can’t decide what to call it, here’s some inspiration from the global family of dog owners.

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22 hours ago Richard Hammond's wife Mindy 'wants to keep £7million Bollitree Castle in the divorce'

Richard Hammond and his wife announced they were heading for a divorce - and it's now been reported Mindy ‘wants to keep the family's £7million Bollitree Castle’

Economics

7 hours ago Trash tycoon reveals how 'miracle' Malibu house survived wildfires when everyone else's burned

A $9 million Malibu mansion miraculously survived the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, standing untouched amid the ashes of neighboring homes.

Events

15 hours ago Chilled Dogs: These are the 10 most calm and gentle breeds of adorable dog

As dog ownership continues to soar post-lockdown, here are the breeds of pooch that make for the calmest pets.

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24 hours ago Man who sold his house to fund fitness business breaks down in tears on Dragons' Den

CEO and founder of BodyXcore Joseph Keegan from Liverpool pitched his workout kits to the dragons, including celebrity guest Joe Wicks , tonight.

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7 hours ago 'LA Strong' logo and custom gear unveiled to aid Los Angeles wildfire recovery efforts

Los Angeles sports organizations are uniting to launch an “LA Strong” custom logo and apparel line that will raise money for organizations assisting those impacted by this week’s devasting wildfires

Events

15 hours ago House Training Dogs: Here are the simplest 10 breeds of adorable dog to toilet train

If you value your carpets then these are the dogs that will take their business outside with little in the way of effort.

Politics

31 hours ago Kyle Walker's wife Annie Kilner 'is considering scrapping her £27million divorce bid as footballer eyes up £400K per week move'

The England and Manchester City star, 34, was kicked out of the family home after secretly fathering a second child with his ex Lauryn Goodman, 33.

Economics

7 hours ago California wildfires live updates: Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation

Officials say five people killed in Palisades fire and six in Eaton fire as Gavin Newsom announces investigation into water supplyAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Velcro Dogs: Here are 10 breeds of adorable dog that will stick to their owners like glue

Certain breeds are prone to being incredibly sticky when it comes to NEEDING to be with their beloved owner.

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7 hours ago Are cars 'structures'? Here's a look at how damage is tallied in devastating Los Angeles wildfires

The damage from wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area is horrific however it’s tallied

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15 hours ago Dog Intelligence: Here are the 10 least and most clever breeds of adorable dog

Here are the most intelligent breeds of dog that are eager to learn – and the canines that are not so blessed with brains.

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8 hours ago Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck have been 'in regular contact' since LA fires forced him to evacuate

Jennifer Lopez has reportedly been 'checking in' with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck , and his children Violet Seraphina and Samuel amid the deadly Los Angeles wildfires.

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15 hours ago What are the Cheapest Dogs? These are the 10 most inexpensive breeds of adorable dog

These are the least expensive breeds of lovable dog to buy as pups.

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8 hours ago California wildfires live updates: firefighters battle Los Angeles blazes as governor orders water inquiry

Gavin Newsom announces investigation into wildfire water supply as Joe Biden likens destruction to ‘war scene’After the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeFleeing the LA fires alone on a wheelchair: ‘I had to take my chances’Californians: have you been affected by the wildfires?An update on the Hurst fire from the US forest service has increased the acreage burned to 771 and is 37% contained.477 personnel were assigned to the fire. Continue reading...

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15 hours ago Dogs Lifespans: These are the 10 breeds of adorable dog with the longest and shortest average lives

With puppy ownership continuing to soar, here are the dog breeds that are least likely to live long lives, and those that – sadly – won’t be around for as many years.

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8 hours ago Living Nostradamus' chilling warning for 2025 after LA wildfire prophecy comes true

EXCLUSIVE: The world-renowned psychic we at the Daily Star affectionately call Living Nostradamus has eerily pointed out he predicted California to be struck by a 'devastating fire'

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