Five takeaways from Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case

Trump is accused of inspiring Jan 6 violence but prosecutors thought an incitement charge would be too risky.

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What the Fire Warnings Mean

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LA man saves street from 'apocalyptic' wildfires

Chester Griffiths says the ferocity of the flames demonstrates the need for residents to be prepared.

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Landslides kill at least 10 in Brazil's Minas Gerais state

The landslides were triggered by torrential rain which fell in the city in the early hours of Sunday.

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Biden and Netanyahu discuss Gaza ceasefire talks as momentum builds

Israel and Hamas are understood to be making progress but uncertainty remains over aspects of a deal.

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Mayotte hit by floods and mudslides from second storm

The latest storm comes one month after Cyclone Chido laid waste to the island and left dozens dead.

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Watch: Huge clouds of water and fire retardant dumped on LA wildfires

Fire crews have been dropping water and fire retardant on blazes around Los Angeles since last week.

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How Sleepy Bucks County Became a Celebrity Hot Spot

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Before and after footage reveals scale of damage after LA wildfires

From luxury villas to burnt out buildings - contrasting images show the destruction caused by the fires which raged across Los Angeles.

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Why Trump was spared a penalty in hush-money sentencing

The BBC's Nada Tawfik looks at what the sentence means for the incoming president.

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James Arthur Ray, 67, Self-Help Guide Whose Retreat Became Deadly, Dies

By Clay Risen from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/pVmk0ar

I’ve Changed My Mind. Audra McDonald Was Right.

By John McWhorter from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/2oIsKRE

Mel Gibson says his home burned down in LA fires

The Oscar-winning film star criticises California Governor Gavin Newsom over the wildfires raging in LA.

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Before and after images of LA buildings compared

BBC Breakfast's Charlie Stayt compares before and after pictures of the city showing the scale of the LA fires.

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This Is What It Looks Like When Mark Zuckerberg Runs Out of Ideas

By Julia Angwin from NYT Opinion https://ift.tt/LR4oE0H

Man with crocodile skull in luggage arrested at Delhi airport

He was stopped by airport officials during a security check at Indira Gandhi International Airport.

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In the Palisades, an Evacuation Disaster Was Years in the Making

By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs and Mike Baker from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/wEGRgmd

Pacific Palisades: The celebrity LA area ravaged by wildfire

Famous faces have been forced to flee the usually idyllic neighbourhood as a massive fire encroaches.

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Denying a Handshake to Harris, Senator’s Husband Draws Criticism

By Annie Karni from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/vVW0FNS

Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed by Iran

Reports said Sala had been held in solitary confinement in Tehran's notorious Evin prison.

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Race to find survivors after deadly Tibet earthquake

The 7.1 magnitude quake killed scores of people in the mountainous region, with many more injured.

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Carney 'considering' campaign to replace Canada's Trudeau

The former Bank of Canada and Bank of England chief has long been considered a contender for Liberal leader.

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Harris to certify Trump's US election win, four years after Capitol riot

Monday's session in Congress comes on the anniversary of violence by Trump supporters on 6 January 2021.

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Mozambique opposition leader says to return home from exile

Venâncio Mondlane left Mozambique shortly before last October's elections, which he says he won.

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Ukraine launches new offensive in Russia's Kursk region

The Russian Defence Ministry says efforts to fight back against Ukrainian forces are continuing.

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Hamas Releases Video of Teenage Israeli Soldier Held Hostage in Gaza

By Aaron Boxerman from NYT World https://ift.tt/Emy3qQ8

Rwanda-backed rebels seize key town in DR Congo

It is the second town seized by the group in as many days in the mineral-rich North Kivu province.

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What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

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Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom

Campaigners, politicians and athletes are among those receiving the US's highest civilian award.

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World's oldest person Tomiko Itooka dies aged 116

Ms Itooka lived through two world wars and was credited with a sprightly spirit all her life.

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King deeply saddened over Briton's death in New Orleans attack, palace sources say

Palace sources say the King has been in touch with the family of Edward Pettifer.

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Five things to watch as Congress begins a new year

The Republicans' slim majority in the House faces a first test as Mike Johnson bids to return as speaker.

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A dawn stand-off, a human wall and a failed arrest: S Korea enters uncharted territory

Yoon Suk Yeol is being investigated for inciting an insurrection, yet police are unable to arrest him.

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Apple to pay $95m to settle Siri 'listening' lawsuit

The tech giant denies wrongdoing after being accused of eavesdropping on customers.

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Within seconds, celebrations turn to mayhem and tragedy in New Orleans

The beating heart of New Orleans' vibrant nightlife became a scene of carnage when a van plowed into crowds.

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In New Orleans, Celebration Is Followed by Terror in the French Quarter

By Jenna Russell, Keith Bradsher, Devlin Barrett and Emily Cochrane from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/bTF4gIq

Moment New Orleans attacker enters busy street in pick-up truck

CCTV catches moment pick-up truck turns into a busy street in New Orleans killing several people.

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Hamas police chief among 11 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza, medics say

Three children and two women were also reportedly among the 11 killed at a tent camp.

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Putin Declares ‘Everything Will Be Fine’ Despite Russia’s Growing Challenges

By Anatoly Kurmanaev from NYT World https://ift.tt/1zI8WJk

Lively and Baldoni both file new lawsuits in harassment row

The two actors starred together in It Ends With Us, which was released last summer.

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Casualties feared after vehicle hits crowd in New Orleans - report

A police spokesman says car may have ploughed into a group of people on popular Bourbon Street

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Ukraine Forces a Halt to Flow of Natural Gas From Russia to Europe

By Marc Santora, Andrew Higgins and Mike Ives from NYT World https://ift.tt/FDXqgKG