Billie Eilish and Lady Gaga play LA FireAid show

The concert, which also featured Dr Dre and Pink, took place to help raise funds to rebuild the LA area.

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Chaos and celebrations as eight more hostages released by Hamas

Three Israelis and five Thai nationals comprised the latest group of hostages released since the Gaza ceasefire was announced.

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Defying Legal Limits, Trump Firings Set Up Tests That Could Expand His Power

By Charlie Savage from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/nLbK2tl

Student Whose Racy Social Media Posts Riled a College Gets $250,000 Settlement

By Anemona Hartocollis from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/FU9jWK6

Five skiers killed in French Alps avalanches

Two separate avalanches killed four Norwegians and one Swiss skier.

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Sea of belongings strewn aside as worshippers flee India crush

The surge happened when people who were sleeping on the riverbank were trampled by other pilgrims.

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BBC reports from scene of India's Kumbh Mela crush

Vikas Pandey and Samira Hussain explain how the chaos unfolded in northern India.

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China's DeepSeek AI shakes industry and dents America's swagger

The app spooked the markets as well as the bullish sense of American superiority in AI development.

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Nvidia Reels After China’s A.I. Breakthrough

By Tripp Mickle from NYT Business https://ift.tt/EhGjuHF

Israel says eight hostages to be freed in Gaza deal's first phase are dead

A government spokesman says information provided by Hamas overnight matches Israel's intelligence.

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Russia focuses on Soviet victims of WW2 as officials not invited to Auschwitz ceremony

The country has shifted focus away from the Holocaust to the suffering of Soviet people during World War Two.

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Teenage actress takes on child marriage in role mirroring real life

Michelle Lemuya Ikeny stars in Nawi, a film that depicts the reality of child marriage in rural Kenya.

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'My beauty, you're home': Israeli women soldiers reunited with families

The four women were taken hostage on 7 October from Nahal Oz military base, about a kilometre from Gaza.

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Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 shows lessons have been learned

Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.

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The French winemaker whose wines are illegal in his home country

Maxime Chapoutier makes wines that combine French and Australian grapes, a strict no-no in the EU.

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US government workers told to report DEI efforts or face 'consequences'

Government employees received emails threatening "consequences" if they did not report DEI work to the White House.

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New Research Finds Potential Alternative to Abortion Pill Mifepristone

By Pam Belluck and Emily Bazelon from NYT Health https://ift.tt/gmSewaZ

'I had anti-government views so they treated me for schizophrenia'

Student among dozens who challenged China’s authorities to have been sent to psychiatric units, BBC finds.

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'A long fight full of tears': Why Thailand became a haven for LGBT couples

Thailand is set to legalise same-sex marriage - one of the few places in Asia to do so. Why is it an outlier?

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Snow flurries are rare in US south – now a blizzard has hit

Snow and freezing rain hits parts of the deep south, closing highways and airports and prompting a first-ever blizzard warning in southwest Louisiana.

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Elon Musk's gesture at Trump rally draws scrutiny

He made the gesture while thanking supporters for contributing to Trump's victory.

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Words Used in Donald Trump’s Second Inaugural Address

By Jonathan Corum from NYT U.S. https://ift.tt/QxIi72j

'In every street there are dead': Gaza rescuers reckon with scale of destruction

Gaza's Civil Defence agency said it feared there were more than 10,000 bodies still buried under rubble.

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At Trump’s Rally, the Contradictions Are in the Music

By Jon Caramanica from NYT Arts https://ift.tt/flBsPV7

Indian man jailed for life for rape and murder of doctor

The crime sparked widespread anger and fears over the safety of healthcare workers in India.

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India's pioneering female anthropologist who challenged Nazi race theories

Irawati Karve, India's first female anthropologist, led a fascinating life that challenged patriarchal norms.

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'Once-in-a-century' discovery reveals spectacular luxury of Pompeii

A huge private bathhouse is found after lying hidden for 2,000 years under volcanic rock and ash.

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Decoding Donald Trump's new official portrait

Photographers describe the photo as "serious", "ominous" and a "message picture".

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Trapped underground with decaying bodies, miners faced a dark reality

Mzwandile Mkwayi volunteered to go down into the shaft to help save the lives of scores of South African miners.

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Suitcases of suspected cocaine found in Sierra Leone embassy vehicle

The country's envoy to neighbouring Guinea is recalled to explain the incident but has not been arrested.

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US firm that accused Adani Group of fraud shuts down

Nate Anderson, the founder of Hindenburg Research, has announced his decision to disband the company.

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Rocket launch challenges Elon Musk's space dominance

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's space company blasts its first rocket into orbit in a challenge to Elon Musk.

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Dozens killed as Israeli strikes continue ahead of Gaza ceasefire

More than 60 people have reportedly been killed ahead of the deal coming into force.

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What happens if TikTok is banned by the US?

Could there be ways to bypass the ban - and could president-elect Donald Trump find a way to stop the law?

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Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar song

The rapper withdraws a case accusing his label of artificially boosting the success of Not Like Us.

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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

By Camille Baker from NYT Weather https://ift.tt/Vq07zlI

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

By Steven Kurutz and Hannah Yoon from NYT Style https://ift.tt/GndohB8

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