98 minutes ago Explosive development in Melbourne socialite Rebekah Behbahani's nude photos scandal as cops close in on prime suspect after menacing messages appeared online

Detectives are zeroing in on the perpetrator who leaked nude photos of socialite pop singer Rebekah Behbahani as AFL launches separate probe into footy club boss's naked pic scandal.

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54 minutes ago UK weather maps reveal '10cm per hour' snow and torrential rain TWIN THREAT will batter Brits

Brits are facing both heavy snow and torrential rain later this month as shocking new weather maps show a huge storm is set to bring 10cm per hour of the white stuff

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3 hours ago JAN MOIR: My policeman dad hated thieves with a passion. Not like today's coppers, who write off £500,000 burglaries at a stroke

Last month internet entrepreneur Paul Birch and his wife had £500,000 of goods stolen from their Surrey home. The thieves were caught on camera.

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11 hours ago Benjamin Sesko's agent addresses Arsenal transfer link with 'Mr Arteta' comment

Benjamin Sesko was a long-term Arsenal target before he signed a contract extension at RB Leipzig last summer and the speculation has continued to rumble on

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51 minutes ago Fires scorched campuses across Los Angeles. Many schools are seeking places to hold classes

The Los Angeles wildfires have forced thousands of students to relocate to other schools

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12 hours ago Plans for Bible reading and Latin in Italian schools criticised as ‘retrograde’

Education minister reveals revamp of national curriculum guidelines and says children must ‘learn to write better’Bible reading, Latin and learning poetry by heart could return to Italian primary and middle schools as part of a revamp of national curriculum guidelines criticised as “retrograde” and “nostalgic”.The education minister, Giuseppe Valditara, unveiled the guidelines, which predominantly affect children aged three to 14 and are expected to take effect from the 2026/2027 school year, in an interview with the rightwing newspaper, Il Giornale, saying that children must discover “a taste for reading” and “learn to write better”. Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Doctor admits inappropriately messaging teenage patient he met at a children’s hospital

Exclusive: Dr Cian Hughes began messaging a child at Bristol Children’s Hospital when she was 13

Science

2 hours ago Biden frets over fraying ‘guardrails,’ sad about failure to sell wins in final TV interview

President said he fears he ‘almost spent too much time on the policy, not enough time on the politics’

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9 hours ago Urgent hunt for baby and two children who have vanished with their parents

Police are now appealing to the public to help trace the family as officers hope to find them well.

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3 hours ago Pension triple lock threat as Conservatives float scrapping guaranteed income boost for older Brits

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said the triple lock pension guarantee could become income-based - just weeks after attacking Labour for means testing the Winter Fuel Payment

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77 minutes ago Foreign Office issues 'high threat' warning for Brits travelling to popular European country

The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has updated its advice for a popular holiday hotspot, and not heeding the warning could put you at risk and invalidate your insurance

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14 hours ago Keir Starmer tells school children Roy Of The Rovers is his favourite book

The Prime Minister also said his favourite football player is Arsenal star Martin Odegaard.

Culture

16 hours ago Swinney in apology to patients who have ‘unsatisfactory experience’ in hospital

It comes after a report from the Royal College of Nursing warned of a ‘corridor care crisis’ across the NHS.

Science

3 hours ago Queensland woman seeks protective custody after being accused of poisoning child to grow social media following

Sunshine Coast mother, 34, appears in court charged with giving her one-year-old unauthorised prescription medicationsFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA lawyer for a Queensland woman accused of poisoning her one-year-old girl with unnecessary medications to gain a social media profile is seeking protective custody for his client due to the publicity.The 34-year-old from the Sunshine Coast, who cannot be identified, appeared in Brisbane magistrates court on Friday wearing a long green police watchhouse top and green pants.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Concern ‘growing’ for family with young children reported missing in Edinburgh

Anyone with information urged to contact police

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10 hours ago Jessica Alba confirms split from husband Cash Warren after 16 years of marriage

The ‘Fantastic Four’ star and her now-ex share three children together

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84 minutes ago Scots mum threatened after hackers used her Facebook page to flog fake Oasis tickets

The mum was allegedly targeted by hackers who she says took over her Facebook account.

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15 hours ago Revealed: Photos which led Italian football club to sack stadium falcon handler for boasting about his penis implant online

WARNING: SEXUAL CONTENT: Juan Bernabe was sacked by the Italian top flight club earlier this week after he underwent prosthetic penis surgery and shared pictures online.

Culture

4 hours ago Major Parliament security breach as banned Russian diplomats sneak into restricted areas of the building after joining public tour

The major security breach was revealed after MPs and peers were warned against extending invitations to officials from the country.

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10 hours ago Best online food shopping: luxury, artisan and specialist ingredients with UK delivery

Stomach rumbling? Abha Shah presents the ultimate foodie directory

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11 hours ago World Bank says the global is economy is growing steadily, but not fast enough to help ease poverty

The world economy is growing steadily in the face of global conflict, protectionist trade policies and high interest rates

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84 minutes ago Paedophile hunter escapes jail after encouraging people to target Scots journalist

Stinson Hunter told his 500,000 followers that the woman was backing paedophiles.

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8 hours ago AOC says she’s disappointed in dozens of Democrats who helped Nancy Mace’s immigration bill pass House

‘Overwhelmingly women who are being abused and battered are going to be targeted by this, and it is really sad,’ AOC tells The Independent

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13 hours ago Man targeted university students and ransacked their apartments after using false identity

Boris Danso targeted student accommodation blocks in Manchester

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12 hours ago Man admits ploughing car into Buckingham Palace causing £24,000 in damage

Johnny Scott, 26, smashed his car into the gates of Buckingham Palace whilst in a 'fidgety and dazed' state - before armed police arrived on scene and arrested him

Economics

1 hour ago Sepsis warning signs after death of TV legend death from elective surgery ‘gone wrong’

The British TV director reportedly died from sepsis after an elective surgery

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8 hours ago Mitoma and Rutter sink Ipswich to end Brighton’s barren Premier League run

A first league win in nine for Brighton and the latest hard truth for Ipswich. The home side had been under little serious threat until Kaoru Mitoma, profiting from loose defending, scored just before the hour but were never in the game after that. They were smothered by visitors who chose to do anything but sit back on their lead, Georginio Rutter doubling the advantage and ensuring a swift return to the relegation zone for Kieran McKenna’s team. Brighton cruised home and, with players newly fit, will hope to have drawn breath for a march up the table.The pre-match levels of respect between McKenna and Fabian Hürzeler had been considerable: two of the best young managers around oversee teams to be proud of, and there was another clear point in common. Both sides might wonder how their seasons would look if draws more regularly became victories; Brighton had tied six of their winless run while Ipswich, freshly out of the bottom three on goal difference, could point to the recent dro...

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13 hours ago Sibling rivalry: parents favour older children and daughters, study finds

International research also reveals conscientious or agreeable children are likely to receive preferential treatmentAs Philip Larkin once noted, your mum and dad have a lasting effect on you. Now, researchers have revealed which siblings in a family are more likely to be favoured: it is bad news for sons.Researchers have found daughters, older children and those who are more conscientious or agreeable are likely to receive preferential treatment. Continue reading...

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12 hours ago Man City transfer news latest amid major Omar Marmoush update as £50m Kyle Walker replacement 'targeted'

Manchester City are trying to sign Eintracht Frankfurt striker Omar Marmoush, with conflicting reports on Friday about the status of transfer negotiations.

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2 hours ago Stock market today: Asian shares slip as China says economy hit 5% growth target in '24

Shares are mostly lower in Asia after China reported that its economy grew at a 5% annual pace last year, hitting the government's target but slowing from the year before

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8 hours ago Mother discovers dirt in her children’s mouths — only to find it’s her father’s ashes

Thinking it was dirt, the woman vaccuumed up her father’s ashes

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13 hours ago LA fires live updates: California weather eases up as firefighters report gains against massive wildfires

Improved conditions should help fire crews and allow residents to return to their neighborhoodsEasing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesMark Pestrella, Los Angeles County Public Works director, said that in the event of major rain, “we do expect that all of the street areas and all the communities will be impacted by debris flows that could be hazardous to human health.”He warned that “we do expect the window to open for rain in the later part of this month.” Continue reading...

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13 hours ago ‘I’m a momfluencer who makes six figures — my kids won’t mind when they see their bank accounts’

‘Momfluencers’ are taking over TikTok and Instagram. Amber Raiken speaks to two mothers who are making more money than ever by filming their children for content

Economics

2 hours ago Civil rights investigation finds pattern of excessive force by Louisiana State Police

The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits

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8 hours ago Grooming inquiry timetable will bring ‘fundamental change’, say campaigners

Yvette Cooper said that the Government would lay out a clear timetable by Easter for implementing the recommendations in the IICSA’s final report.

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14 hours ago Interior secretary nominee Burgum to back expanded oil and gas drilling on public lands – live

Trump’s nominee to lead the interior department will tell senators that he supports expanding drilling on public lands, a reversal from Biden’s policy In his final days in office, Joe Biden is expected to outline steps to better protect the United States from hackers linked to rivals like Russia and China, the Guardian’s Joseph Gedeon reports:The Biden administration is making a final push to fortify America’s cyber defenses against mounting threats from China and Russia, issuing a sweeping cybersecurity executive order just days before leaving office that aims to tackle vulnerabilities from outer space to consumer electronics. Continue reading...

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14 hours ago Police hunt men with bolt cutters who stole £21k worth of designer bags from boutiques in London and Surrey

Detectives appeal for information after latest raid which has left retailers across the capital in fear

Economics

2 hours ago Man Utd transfer news: Alexander Isak dilemma emerges as target set for European giants

Ruben Amorim is eager to bring in some new additions for his struggling Manchester United squad, while there are also a number of outgoing deals that could be confirmed at Old Trafford

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10 hours ago Brad Pitt reacts to ‘awful’ scammers who fooled French woman using his pictures

Anne, 53, was scammed out of hundreds of thousands after believing she was in a long-term relationship with the actorA spokesperson for Brad Pitt has addressed the viral story about a French woman who believed she was in a long-term relationship with the actor and was scammed out of €830,000 ($854,940, £700,000) by someone posing as him.“It’s awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities,” the spokesperson said in a statement obtained by E! News. “But this is an important reminder not to respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence.” Continue reading...

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16 hours ago Sperm donor with 550 children is taken to court for 'using his YouTube channel to encourage his hundreds of offspring to have large families'

Jonathan Jacob Meijer, a 43-year-old YouTuber from the Netherlands, faces legal action from one of the mothers of his donor children who accuses him of not 'keeping away'

Society

15 hours ago All the businesses that have warned of price hikes for customers on the back of Rachel Reeves' budget

An open letter signed by more than 80 retailers warned the new measures could result in increased expenses and possible job losses

Economics

3 hours ago Urgent £20k fine warning for anyone planning to cut trees down in own garden

Gardeners may need to chop down dead trees as they pose a risk of falling, but there's some rules that must be followed before the chainsaw comes out.

Events

10 hours ago Desperate dad's letter as schoolgirl took own life after chilling social media posts

Ian Russell, whose 14-year-old daughter Molly took her own life after being exposed to online harms, sent an urgent letter to the Chancellor about online safety - read in full below

Politics

18 hours ago Surge in households getting heat pumps, but numbers still fall short of target

The number of heat pumps being installed jumped 43% last year, as small-scale renewables reached record highs, figures show.

Society

15 hours ago Aston Martin target Max Verstappen in £1BILLION deal for Red Bull's four

Aston Martin are telling potential sponsors that Max Verstappen will join them in their ambitious bid to win the world title, in a £1billion deal that would be one of the biggest in the history of sport.

Economics

3 hours ago Melbourne brawl that left two men dead began with birthday party argument, police say

Neighbours told to stay inside as police seek information on stabbing deaths of two men from same familyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTwo men died in a brawl at a birthday party on that spilled on to the streets in Melbourne’s outer south-eastern suburbs, police say.Detectives said the two men, aged 23 and 54, who were from the same family, were involved in a brawl involving about 20 people. Police alleged some left the scene before police arrived.Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...

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11 hours ago Dark side to The Nolans' success as sisters were pushed to stardom by 'brutal' father

Tommy Nolan was instrumental to the success of his daughters' singing group but behind closed doors, he was a 'monster' who caused lifelong harm to his children

Politics

18 hours ago Grieving mum to be evicted from house of 52 years as children's home plans approved

The grieving mother has been handed an eviction notice after planning permission was granted to convert it into a children’s home.

Society

17 hours ago Boden reduces £98 dress to £39 online that's designed to 'hide lumps and bumps'

The pretty fit and flare dress is 'selling like hotcakes' online

Economics

3 hours ago DWP State Pension warning for anyone 66 or over with key dates for age increase

The next State Pension age rise to 67 is being phased in so some won't qualify on their 66th birthday but will instead have to wait longer, the transition that will occur gradually between 2026 and 2027

Events

12 hours ago Lanarkshire locals can win overnight getaway to luxury resort thanks to Wishaw children’s charity

The Les Hoey MBE DreamMaker Foundation are offering you the opportunity for an overnight getaway to Gleddoch Golf & Spa Resort.

Politics

19 hours ago Italy to crack down on fake reviews of hotels and restaurants with tough new law

Plans would see ID and proof of visit needed before reviewing a business online

Society

17 hours ago Dunelm's £12 storage solution reduced online that's 'perfect' for anyone with a messy home

"Nicely lined and not cheap looking either. Goes great in my bathroom."

Economics

3 hours ago China's economy expands 5% in 2024, reaching target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

China has reported that its economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, achieving Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures

Events

12 hours ago Russian diplomats accessed private area of UK parliament in security breach

Exclusive: MPs warned not to invite Russian diplomats to parliament after incident said to have alarmed ministersRussian diplomats accessed a private area of parliament in a major security breach just before Christmas that has alarmed security officials and prompted private warnings from the speakers of both houses, the Guardian understands.The small group of diplomats joined a public tour of the Houses of Parliament and then broke off to enter a part of the House of Lords that was out of bounds, before they were found by security and thrown out. Continue reading...

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21 hours ago UK weather: Fog blankets Britain as Met Office issue map showing worst

The weather warning is in place until 11am on Thursday and affects large areas of England, stretching from Exeter to Oxford, Birmingham , Peterborough, and York, as well as parts of Wales.

Society

18 hours ago White exec wins £40,000 payout after accusing Indian boss of race discrimination when she was excluded from Teams calls

Nicola Blackwell alleged female manager Varsha Kapoor had targeted her keeping her out of online meetings and speaking about her in Hindi to a colleague, a tribunal heard. (stock image)

Economics

3 hours ago Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza issue warning to UK tourists after holiday hotspots swept by 'five viruses at once'

The Balearic Islands have said that they are facing "quintudemia" - five viruses at once - in the form of flu, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), norovirus, rhinovirus, and Covid

Events

12 hours ago Aaliyah Barbie doll released on what would have been her 46th birthday — and it immediately sold out

The Barbie doll is inspired by the legendary R&B singer who died in a plane crash at the age of 22

Politics

22 hours ago Grieving mum 'confused' at being evicted from house she’s lived in for 52 years

Marie Hargreaves, 71, has been told that she will be evicted from her house of more than 50 years after the landlady converted it into a residential children's home

Society

19 hours ago Apply for Household Support Fund: £200 payments available through local schemes

Local schemes are offering vital support as the country continues to struggle with rising costs 🛒

Economics

4 hours ago Cocaine seizures see huge 52% surge in record haul of more than 28 tons for the ­UK Border Force and police

More than 28 tonnes of cocaine was seized last year in a record haul for Border Force and police.

Events

12 hours ago They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’Jorge Luis Jiménez and his wife did exactly what the US government asked of them when they spent months trying over and over again to get an appointment to cross the border, after risking everything to flee Venezuela.Now they may be easy targets in Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown – despite living and working legally in the US. Continue reading...

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29 hours ago UK homeowners flock to heat pumps but numbers still well below targets

Installation rates are still well below the target of 600,000 heat pumps a year

Society

20 hours ago Interest rates 'to be cut within weeks' as weak GDP figures deal new blow to Labour Chancellor Rachel Reeves

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to cut interest rates in early February

Economics

5 hours ago Why did 87 miners die trapped underground in South Africa as police tried to force their surrender?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is facing calls to order a national inquiry into a police operation that was meant to combat illegal mining but ended up leaving 87 miners to die underground as authorities attempted to force them to surrender during a monthslong standoff

Events

13 hours ago Ayrshire MP hosts Scottish children's charity at Westminster on 150th anniversary

Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock MP Elaine Stewart hosted a visit from Scottish children's charity Aberlour as they celebrate their 150th anniversary

Politics

21 hours ago Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to British Airways passengers and reveals £117 MILLION pot of cash for customers to claims is about to expire

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to all British Airways passengers, alerting them to a cash pot of £117 million in unredeemed cVouchers.

Economics

5 hours ago A man with a stick killed 2 homeless people in Miami in an 'unprovoked' attack, police say

Two people in Miami are dead following what law enforcement officials say was an “unprovoked” attack on four homeless people by a man wielding a stick

Events

13 hours ago Tonight's rugby news as 'disappointed' star gets Wales feedback and North hails 'immense' Welsh exile

The latest rugby news from Wales and beyond

Politics

23 hours ago Economic growth could fall 50% over 20 years from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisGlobal economic growth could plummet by 50% between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis. Continue reading...

Economics

5 hours ago Calorie labels? They're nuts! New warnings on food only stop us eating the equivalent of... TWO ALMONDS

But the most extensive real-world findings to date suggest the policy is 'no silver bullet', with an average reduced intake of just 11 calories per 600-calorie meal.

Events

13 hours ago When is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw? Live stream, TV channel, start time and fixture dates

The road to Hampden begins for top-flight clubs this weekend as the big guns target a place in the last 16

Politics

23 hours ago Global economy could face 50% loss in GDP between 2070 and 2090 from climate shocks, say actuaries

Exclusive: Report by risk experts says previous assessments ignored severe effects of climate crisisThe global economy could face 50% loss in gross domestic product (GDP) between 2070 and 2090 from the catastrophic shocks of climate change unless immediate action by political leaders is taken to decarbonise and restore nature, according to a new report.The stark warning from risk management experts the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) hugely increases the estimate of risk to global economic wellbeing from climate change impacts such as fires, flooding, droughts, temperature rises and nature breakdown. In a report with scientists at the University of Exeter, published on Thursday, the IFoA, which uses maths and statistics to analyse financial risk for businesses and governments, called for accelerated action by political leaders to tackle the climate crisis.This article was amended on 16 January 2025. The headline of an earlier version said that economic growth could fall by...

Economics

5 hours ago Proposed rules would require nutrition info, allergen warnings on alcohol labels

Labels on wine, distilled spirits and malt beverages in the U.S. would be required to list alcohol content and nutritional information per serving, plus notification of potential allergens, under two new rules proposed Thursday by the Treasury Department

Events

13 hours ago UK age verification: How will it work for porn sites and when does it come into force?

PornHub and other popular adult websites blocked access to their sites in large parts of the US after similar age verification rules were introduced

Politics

27 hours ago Chelsea transfer news: Embarrassment as Blues may have blocked own Marc Guehi deal

Marc Guehi is a name that Chelsea have been linked with after initially selling him to Palace for around £18m and became their No 1 defensive target in January, but a deal now looks unlikely

Economics

5 hours ago LA house spared by fire is split in half after being hit by another natural disaster... and it has California residents on edge

Just a day after the threat of fire began to ease, a mudslide split the home straight down the middle in a cruel reminder to residents that they're not yet out of the woods.

Events

13 hours ago Kiena Dawes' desperate 10 attempts to escape evil boyfriend Ryan Wellings

Kiena Dawes ended her life following a two-year campaign of vile abuse from her partner Ryan Wellings, which saw her report her abuser to the police multiple times and ask for help from a charity

Politics

5 hours ago ‘Big oil’s negligence’: LA residents call on fossil fuel industry to pay for wildfire damages

Experts say climate crisis was likely responsible for a quarter of the dryness that fueled the fires’ rapid spreadAs Los Angeles’s deadly wildfires continue to burn, a group of survivors is taking aim at the industry most responsible for fueling climate disasters: fossil fuels.Residents impacted by the blazes lamented during a Thursday conference call losing their homes and communities and called for litigation and policies that could force big oil to pay for the damages. In the coming days, lawmakers will introduce legislation with that aim in mind. Continue reading...

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