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2 hours ago We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant

We fell in love with the power and speed that fossil fuels brought us. But the price being paid in California, and around the world, has become too highZero per cent contained. In layperson’s terms, that means “out of control and burning at will”. It’s a common designation for a wildfire – in the wild. But when a fire like this enters an urban area such as Los Angeles County, the most highly populated metropolitan area in the US, it becomes an exploding bomb, and this one has been detonating since last Tuesday.By now, the energy release from this wind-driven, drought-fuelled firestorm turned urban conflagration is into the megatons, and the nuclear-scale destruction is there for all to see: block after block and neighbourhood after neighbourhood levelled – roughly 12,000 structures destroyed or rendered uninhabitable, 55 sq miles of city and mountain burnt, nearly 200,000 residents evacuated – so far. There is more to come. Continue reading...

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1 hour ago Shaughna Phillips discusses the emotional battles that led to her drastic weight gain as she reveals she tipped the scales to 15 stone at her heaviest

The Love Island star, 30, delved into the difficulties she has faced since welcoming her daughter Lucia in April last year.

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35 minutes ago Khvicha Kvaratskhelia transfer request confirmed amid Liverpool and Manchester United 'battle'

Georgian superstar has asked to leave Napoli this month

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48 minutes ago 'A miracle.' James Woods posts on X that his house survived Los Angeles wildfires

Actor James Woods says his house in Pacific Palisades has survived the Los Angeles wildfires that had devastated much of his neighborhood

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6 hours ago Netflix fans go wild over '10/10' TV series that had them 'hooked' and tell viewers 'drop everything and watch it'

Viewers have flooded the three million member Facebook group Netflix Bangers with praise, urging everyone to stop scrolling and start binging this series immediately.

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4 hours ago Carrie Johnson reveals health battle after week in hospital with flu and pneumonia

Ms Johnson praised NHS staff for their care and revealed she has now left the Oxford hospital

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2 hours ago Three in hospital and cars burst into flames after s'erious' incident on Scottish road

Three people were taken to hospital after a serious road accident last night which saw two vehicles burst into flames.

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3 hours ago When is the FA Cup draw? Date, time, ball numbers and how to watch fourth round draw on TV

Everything you need to know about the draw for the next round of England’s premier cup competition

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3 hours ago LA declares health emergency following raging wildfires as at least 60,000 homes left without power: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

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2 hours ago White House working on hostage release deal between Hamas and Israel, says CIA director

Donald Trump hopes agreement will take place before his inauguration amid renewed optimismThe White House is working to reach a hostage deal between Israel and Hamas before president-elect Trump’s inauguration, William Burns, the director of the CIA, has suggested.“Negotiations going on right now are quite serious and do offer the possibility, at least, of getting this done in the next couple of weeks,” Burns said in an interview with National Public Radio on Friday. “This administration worked very hard at that right up until 20 January. I think the coordination with the new administration on this issue has been good. President-elect Trump has made clear his interest in trying to get a deal, you know, before his inauguration.” Continue reading...

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2 hours ago Netflix fans 'stay up all night' to watch 'utterly mesmerising' romcom dubbed 'the best comfort TV you can stream'

The small-screen adaptation of Robyn Carr's bestselling book series first launched in 2019 and follows midwife Melinda 'Mel' Monroe (Alexandra).

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2 hours ago How the climate crisis fuels devastating wildfires: ‘We have tweaked nature and pissed it off’

John Vaillant, the author of Fire Weather, explains why fires such as those in Los Angeles are different from those beforeWhen writing about the hot, dry Santa Ana winds and how they affect the behavior and imaginations of southern Californians, Joan Didion once said: “The winds show us how close to the edge we are.”I’ve lived here my entire life. I evacuated my family’s hillside home as a teenager. I’ve experienced the surrealism of watching ash rain down from the sky more times than I can count. But there is something different, supercharged, about the hurricane-force winds that fueled this week’s catastrophic wildfires in Los Angeles. Continue reading...

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22 hours ago Dean Windass’ dementia diagnosis revealed as authorities urged to tackle disease

The 55-year-old was diagnosed with stage two dementia last year but it only came to light on Friday morning.

Culture

5 hours ago Formula E CEO Jeff Dodds' plan to turn them into world's second biggest motorsport

Formula E are battling with MotoGP for the place as the world's second-biggest motorsport and in an exclusive interview, Jeff Dodds tells us how the sport has such a high ceiling

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4 hours ago Health emergency declared across LA as at least 60,000 homes left without power: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

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7 hours ago I ditched 'Dry January' to celebrate winning spellbinding £4m mansion with unreal views in Omaze prize draw

A mum won a £4m home - then immediately broke her 'dry January' with a bottle of champagne.

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4 hours ago Four Man United players David Moyes could sign at Everton to help Ruben Amorim

Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has returned to the Premier League with old club Everton as they battle to avoid the drop

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2 hours ago Netflix viewers divided as sequel to hit 2023 movie shoots to No 1 in rankings

‘Bank of Dave 2: The Loan Ranger’ has proved immediately popular

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23 hours ago Poignant short film Clodagh shows ‘how art can change people’, says director Portia A Buckley

Oscar-longlisted film captures powerful moment someone’s life is changed ‘by seeing a form of artistic expression’

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5 hours ago Watch: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle comfort LA wildfire victims and first responders

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have met with Southern California wildfire victims to offer their help and support.

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5 hours ago Health emergency declared across LA as fire ebbs closer to celeb hotspot of Brentwood: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

Society

8 hours ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves attends economic talks in China as chancellor pledges to make UK ‘better off’

Watch live as Rachel Reeves attends economic talks in China on Saturday (11 January) as the chancellor pledged to make the UK “better off”.

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6 hours ago Four must watch series with near perfect scores to stream in a weekend before their new seasons

Several shows are set to return to Sky and Now's streaming platform but you can quickly catch up on some of the best series before then

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2 hours ago Incredible timelapse shows how quickly Palisades wildfires spread across Los Angeles

An incredible timelapse video has captured how quickly the deadly wildfires spread across LA, devastating communities in their path.

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23 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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6 hours ago Watch live: Rachel Reeves and Chinese counterpart He Lifeng hold joint news conference after trade meeting

Watch live as Rachel Reeves and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng hold a joint news conference on Saturday (11 January), following earlier trade meetings.

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22 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.

Society

10 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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6 hours ago How to watch Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley for FREE: TV channel and live stream for FA Cup today

Reds are out to book a place in round four

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3 hours ago Van and car burst into flames in horror crash as three people rushed to hospital

Two people are being treated for serious injuries.

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26 hours ago Beatles legend Ringo Starr explains why he only did two takes for each song on new album

The legendary drummer has teamed up with country producer and songwriter T Bone Burnett for first LP in six years - and he is even heading to Nashville next week.

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8 hours ago How to watch Women's Ashes 2025: TV channel and live stream for ODI today

Action kicks off with ODI in Sydney

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29 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

18 hours ago The Rochdale grooming gang that has run up £2m bill for taxpayers after fighting attempts to deport them

Members of a child sex grooming gang have cost taxpayers more than £2m in legal aid bills while battling deportation - with £285,000 paid to the ringleader, it emerged yesterday.

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9 hours ago How to watch Man City vs Salford FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for FA Cup game today

Pep Guardiola’s side out to avoid huge upset

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3 hours ago California fires latest: New area of Los Angeles given evacuation orders as fire hydrant investigation launched

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with more than 35,000 acres burned

Events

26 hours ago Must watch Apple TV series about plane hijack that flew under the radar

Idris Elba's Hijack is a show that will require your suspension of disbelief — because there are so many crazy things that happen on this seven-hour hijacked flight from Dubai to London

Culture

9 hours ago What links Selena Gomez, James Bolam and David Jason? The Saturday quiz

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30 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

22 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

9 hours ago How to watch Liverpool vs Accrington Stanley FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for FA Cup today

Reds are out to book a place in round four

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3 hours ago Watch moment heroic police officer rescues cat stranded on busy bridge as traffic zooms past

This is the moment a heroic police officer rescues a cat stranded on a busy bridge as traffic zooms past.

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9 hours ago Pretty UK pub ranked as one of the best with incredible mountain backdrop

A pretty picture postcard pub in the Lake District has been named as one of the best in the country and is the perfect place to stay to explore.

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32 hours ago Debenhams reduces 'stunning' £72 heater to £23 that's perfect for any home without a fireplace

"Stunning, really pleased with it. Flame creates a beautiful calm feeling to the room"

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28 hours ago Tottenham: Antonin Kinsky ready to challenge Guglielmo Vicario for Spurs No1 spot after £12.5m steal

New signing Kinsky was outstanding on debut against Liverpool and looks set for battle with Vicario

Economics

13 hours ago “Never gonna watch football again”: NFL fans blasts the league as they choose Jets, Jaguars and Browns to

“Never gonna watch football again”: NFL fans blasts the league as they choose Jets, Jaguars and Browns to  The Times of India

Sport

3 hours ago Now California is hit by FIRE TORNADO as wind whips up flames while LA blaze continues to spread

The disaster has already claimed the lives of at least 11 people and destroyed more than 10,000 structures.

Events

9 hours ago US actor James Woods describes ‘miracle’ of finding home standing in ‘hellscape’

The Ghosts Of Mississippi star said he went to visit the remnants of his home in the Pacific Palisades, to find it was still there.

Politics

33 hours ago Paris Hilton emotionally returns to charred Malibu beach house after being destroyed in LA fires: 'Truly indescribable'

It comes just one day after the TV personality, 43, confirmed that she saw the property 'burn to the ground on live TV.'

Society

28 hours ago 'This £28 candle warming lamp has transformed my mood and my living room'

This designer-looking candle warming lamp makes the aroma from scented candles last for twice as long compared to burning them, and it will only set you back £28

Economics

23 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.'

Sport

10 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

Politics

35 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

28 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

28 hours ago Michael Keane: Everton players ‘need to take responsibility’ for Sean Dyche exit

The former Burnley boss was dismissed by Everton just hours before their 2-0 FA Cup third round victory at home to Peterborough.

Sport

4 hours ago Brit woman, 20, dies in 500ft fall at holiday hotspot as pal clings to rock

A British woman plunged to her death after taking a wrong turn while mountain climbing near the Camino de Rey path, which was once considered the most dangerous walk in the world

Events

11 hours ago FA Cup fourth round draw: TV channel, live stream, ball numbers and start time

With a range of top ties fast approaching, Mirror Football brings you everything you need to know ahead of the FA Cup fourth-round draw

Politics

37 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

30 hours ago Shoppers snap up 'beautiful' £495 designer watch for £76 in huge Debenhams sale

Debenhams is offering a whopping 85% off the watch that shoppers say reminds them of a Rolex

Economics

33 hours ago How to watch Aston Villa vs West Ham FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for FA Cup game today

Graham Potter’s first game in charge of Hammers

Sport

5 hours ago LA fires latest: Newsom calls for investigation into fire hydrant failures as death toll rises to 11

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with more than 35,000 acres burned

Events

17 hours ago Patrik Schick and Bayer Leverkusen’s flying start catches Dortmund cold

The Bundesliga champions, Bayer Leverkusen, battled past their hosts Borussia Dortmund with two goals from Patrik Schick on Friday to move to within a point of the leaders, Bayern Munich, with a sixth straight league win.In a frenetic opening the visitors struck three times in the first 19 minutes as they enjoyed a perfect start to the year with the league resuming following a three-week winter break. Continue reading...

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31 hours ago A banking expert explains the balance transfer credit card pitfalls to watch out for

Thinking about taking out a new card for 2025? An expert suggests some things to consider first.

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5 hours ago Los Angeles is on fire and big oil are the arsonists | Tzeporah Berman

Every barrel of oil, every cubic meter of gas, and every ton of coal burned brings us closer to environmental catastropheApocalyptic flames and smoke are raging through southern California in the worst fire in Los Angeles county’s history. At least seven people have died. Thousands of structures have been destroyed. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes. The private forecaster AccuWeather estimates initial damage and economic loss at more than $50bn and has the potential to be the costliest wildfire disaster in American history. The impacts of the disruption and loss faced by community members is incalculable.While some media outlets are discussing the link between the LA fires and climate crisis, the president-elect Donald Trump and rightwing media are using this devastating event to foster misinformation including denying the role of climate crisis.Tzeporah Berman is a Canadian environmental activist, campaigner and writer Continue reading...

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17 hours ago LA nurse defies evacuation orders to protect her home from looters: ‘Nothing here is good’

‘No one’s here securing the homes, so these criminals are coming and breaking in,’ the veteran caregiver told The Independent

Politics

35 hours ago MSPs 'must back private jet tax' as super rich 'burn through carbon budget in 10 days'

Oxfam Scotland says shocking milestone highlights the need for Holyrood budget to rein in lavish private jet culture amongst super-rich.

Economics

5 hours ago LIVE updates as Greater Manchester battles freezing temperatures and ice following coldest night of winter

Temperatures dropped to -7C this week

Events

17 hours ago ‘My whole city is gone’: As evacuations are lifted, LA residents are returning home to find nothing left

At least 10 people have been killed as the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to scorch the Los Angeles area

Politics

5 hours ago LA fires latest: Newsom calls for investigation into fire hydrant failures as death roll rises to 11

Palisades and Eaton fires continue to rage with more than 35,000 acres burned

Events

18 hours ago Trump has been on a run of big wins — his own agenda push could end the streak

Despite some early wins, Trump still faces an uphill battle with his more significant policy proposals, Eric Garcia writes

Politics

6 hours ago California fires live: LA issues new evacuation order as 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 MondayAfter the fire, the insurance battles: new ordeals to comeLos Angeles fires: the damage in maps, video and imagesCalifornians: have you been affected by the wildfires?The LA Fire Department issued a new immediate evacuation order at 7pm (local time) on Friday for the Palisades fire. It affects the following areas:It covers Sunset Boulevard north to Encino Reservoir; and from the 405 Freeway West to Mandeville Canyon.The fires, coupled with strong winds, have severely degraded air quality by releasing hazardous smoke and particulate matter, posing immediate and long-term risks to public health. Continue reading...

Events

20 hours ago Watch: Second pair of lynxes filmed roaming Scottish Highlands after two captured

Two lynx were seen in the Scottish Highlands on Friday (10 January) at around 7:10am, after another pair were seen in the same area earlier this week.

Politics

6 hours ago The curse of RuPaul's Drag Race: How queens featured on the hit reality show have been struck by early death, drug abuse and prison sentences

From their impressive lip sync battles to their hilarious Snatch Game impersonations, many Drag Race contestants have left an imprint on viewers' hearts.

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21 hours ago 2024 was hottest year on record for world’s land and oceans, US scientists confirm

Noaa says last year was the warmest since records began in 1850 and Nasa concurs: ‘The long-term trends are very clear’It was the hottest year ever recorded for the world’s lands and oceans in 2024, US government scientists have confirmed, providing yet another measure of how the climate crisis is pushing humanity into temperatures we have previously never experienced.Last year was the hottest in global temperature records stretching back to 1850, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa announced, with the worldwide average 1.46C (2.6F) warmer than the era prior to humans burning huge volumes of planet-heating fossil fuels. Continue reading...

Politics

6 hours ago Matthew Perry's $8.55million Pacific Palisades mansion where he died narrowly misses being destroyed by LA wildfires as the devastation continues

The Friends star tragically died at the property in October 2023, and new images reveal the fire appears to have surrounded the property leaving the pool full of dirt.

Events

22 hours ago Nicole Kidman says her daughters have no interest in watching 'embarrassing' sex scenes in Babygirl

Kidman admitted she struggled to watch a particularly steamy scene during the world premiere

Politics

7 hours ago Meghan and Prince Harry comfort LA fire victims and first responders as Fox is slammed for saying 'Princess Markle' is 'hanging out with the commoners' while city continues to burn

The couple were seen handing out food parcels to those affected by the devastating fires at the World Central Kitchen in Pasadena on Friday.

Events

25 hours ago When does the Austrialian Open tennis start? Schedule, seeds, prize money, draw, odds, how to watch

The world’s best tennis players are preparing to do battle in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

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7 hours ago Fresh woe for LA as fire roars towards celeb hotspot of Brentwood and 405 freeway partially closes: Live Updates

The expansion of the Palisades wildfire has thrown Californians into fresh jeopardy as the blazes continue to rage for a fifth day.

Events

25 hours ago When does the Australian Open tennis start? Schedule, seeds, prize money, draw, odds, how to watch

The world’s best tennis players are preparing to do battle in Melbourne for the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.

Politics

7 hours ago BBC Strictly Come Dancing star opens up on confidence battle as they say 'I suffer massively'

Doctor Punam Krishan, who appeared on Strictly Come Dancing in 2024, has opened up about suffering from imposter syndrome and how the show has helped her

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