27 m. ago LA City Hall evacuated after driver with note addressed to Trump crashes into steps and barricades himself

Officials say Los Angeles’s City Hall was evacuated after a car crashed into the steps of the building

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1 hour ago LA City Hall evacuated after car crashes into building's steps

Officials say Los Angeles’s City Hall is being evacuated after a car crashed into the steps of the building

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7 h. ago Busy city centre road closed after building collapses on to car amid Storm Amy

A building has fallen on to the road in Glasgow amid strong winds in Scotland from the first named storm of the season.

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14 h. ago Fire still burning at California Chevron refinery following explosion

No injuries reported in El Segundo, site of company’s second-biggest US refinery, which supplies jet fuel for LA airportA fire that broke out at Chevron’s El Segundo refinery that supplies jet fuel for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) was still burning on Friday morning after an explosion at the plant.The press office of Gavin Newsom, the California governor, had confirmed that the fire erupted on Thursday night on the outskirts of the city, with a county official adding that the flames had been confined to one area. Continue reading...

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36 h. ago LA 2028 Olympics: fears of mass displacement and homeless sweeps as Trump threat looms

The city has been here before, with arrests during the 1984 Olympics that had long-term consequences for the city’s Black and brown peopleIn the lead-up to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles, the city deployed 30 police officers on horseback to rid downtown of unhoused people and, in the words of a captain, “sanitize the area”.Some people were arrested and transported to detox centers. Others were forced from public view while their possessions were trashed. Continue reading...

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40 h. ago Man City may have to accept alternative leader after Monaco draw

Manchester City captain Bernardo Silva gave the official message at Monaco but another captain picked a different script.

Politics

50 h. ago Trump falsely claims that national guard troops are ‘in place’ in Portland

On a post on social media, the president says guards had been deployed, while no members were presentDonald Trump once again shared misinformation about Portland, Oregon, on social media on Wednesday, when he announced that the national guard troops he called up in response to a small protest outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Ice) office in the otherwise tranquil city are “now in place” and have begun restoring “LAW AND ORDER”.However, Portland’s NBC News affiliate KGW reported 90 minutes after Trump’s social media post that no members of the guard were yet in place around the Ice field office where dozens of protesters have demonstrated against immigration sweeps since June. Continue reading...

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62 h. ago Israeli minister says ‘last opportunity’ for Gaza City residents to flee – Middle East crisis live

Israeli offensive intensifies amid reports Hamas will seek amendments to Trump’s Gaza planHere are some images coming in via the newswires today:The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) said that the “intensification of military operations in Gaza City” has forced the humanitarian organisation to temporarily suspend operations at its Gaza City office and relocate its staff to ICRC offices in southern Gaza “to ensure staff safety and operational continuity”.The ICRC will continue to strive to provide support to civilians in Gaza City, whenever circumstances allow, from our offices in Deir al-Balah and Rafah, which remain fully operational. This includes providing medical donations to the few remaining health facilities in Gaza City and doing the utmost to facilitate the movements of first responders. In Rafah, the Red Cross Field hospital will continue to be a lifeline for the many wounded patients pouring in.The ICRC has been in Gaza City for decades. Following the latest...

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67 h. ago Arsenal sent two red card verdicts after Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel battles at Newcastle

Arsenal were on the wrong end of a controversial VAR decision in their 2-1 win at Newcastle United, while there were also two red card incidents involving Viktor Gyokeres and Gabriel

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3 d. ago Scorned husband set lawmaker on fire for having AFFAIR with his wife, court is told

Shotsie Michael Buck-Hayes was arrested in July after allegedly pouring gasoline on Danville City Council member Lee Vogler inside his own office and setting him alight.

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4 d. ago Cannabis company owner wins $1.9M verdict in lawsuit against the city and lawmakers have to pay out of their own pockets

The lawsuit follows an investigation from the media and federal officials into alleged corruption surrounding city of Baldwin Park’s legal cannabis licensing process

Economics

5 d. ago Arsenal player ratings: Rice gets reward for brutal shift as Timber also shines but Mosquera struggles to replace Saliba

DECLAN RICE was rewarded for his brutal shift as Arsenal battled back to beat Newcastle. However, Cristhian Mosquera failed to make the most of his chance after he was thrust into the starting XI alongside Gabriel Magalhaes. Arsenal were stunned in the first half after falling behind after a Nick Woltemade header in the 34th...

Sport

6 d. ago Israeli strikes kill at least 44 people as military continues Gaza City attack

Health officials say most deaths were in the strip’s largest city, where hundreds of thousands are trapped and starvingIsraeli strikes and shootings have killed at least 44 people in Gaza, according to health officials in the territory, with most of the killings in Gaza City.The Israeli military continues to press ahead with an attack on the strip’s largest city, where hundreds of thousands of Palestinians are trapped and starving, despite international pressure for a ceasefire. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago London officials announce major change to iconic city streets: 'Accessible'

London officials announce major change to iconic city streets: 'Accessible'  The Cool Down

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9 d. ago London summit aims to revitalise city’s status as a hub for family offices

London summit aims to revitalise city’s status as a hub for family offices  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago How to watch Arsenal vs Man City: TV channel, live stream and kick

Mikel Arteta and Pep Guardiola will lock horns once again this weekend as second-placed Arsenal take on eighth-placed Manchester City in a battle for the ages

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1 week ago Confirmed Chelsea line up vs Leicester City | News | Official Site

Confirmed Chelsea line up vs Leicester City | News | Official Site  Chelsea Football Club

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1 week ago Israel kills 34 people in Gaza ahead of UN meeting, where countries will recognize Palestinian state

Israeli strikes have killed at least 30 people in Gaza City, including children, according to health officials

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1 week ago Rodri argument can be settled in box office Man City vs Arsenal battle

Rodri will be a key figure for Manchester City against Arsenal and he will need to win the battle against Spain teammate Martin Zubimendi.

Sport

2 w. ago Elected officials and dozens of protesters are arrested at Manhattan immigration holding facility

More than a dozen elected officials have been arrested while protesting conditions at a New York City immigration holding facility where a federal judge extended a court order requiring the government to shape up its treatment of detainees

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