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Firefighters raced to contain the frontiers of two Los Angeles wildfires that burned for the sixth straight day on Sunday, taking advantage of a brief respite in hazardous conditions before high winds were expected to fan the flames anew. At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom said could be the most devastating natural disaster in U.S. history, one that has destroyed thousands of homes and forced 100,000 people to evacuate. Flames have reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leveling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike, and leaving an apocalyptic landscape.…

AUSTRIAN FM ASSUMES OFFICE AS ACTING CHANCELLOR-The Freedom party has been tasked with forming a government Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg has been sworn in as the acting chancellor today, succeeding fellow conservative Karl Nehammer who quit last weekend after his attempt to form a centrist coalition government without the far right failed. The President of Austria, Alexander Van Der Bellen, while swearing in the new caretaker chancellor stated that he had entrusted the representation of the chancellor to the longest serving member of the federal government, in accordance with the prevention rule of Article 69 of the Federal Constitutional…

UK PLANS NEW SANCTIONS LAWS TO TARGET PEOPLE-SMUGGLING GANGS-Over 36,800 people illegally crossed over in 2024. Foreign Minister David Lammy says the UK will create a new sanctions regime to target the leaders of networks that smuggle tens of thousands of people into Britain each year, as well as the makers of the boats and motors being used . Under huge political pressure to cut the numbers arriving in small boats from France,  Lammy who stated that the laws would complement other reforms, says the measures will help to prevent, combat, deter and disrupt irregular migration and the smuggling of…

Everton have sacked manager Sean Dyche, the Premier League club said on Thursday (January 9), hours before their third-round FA Cup home tie against Peterborough. With his backroom staff also leaving, Everton said under-18s head coach Leighton Baines and club captain Seamus Coleman would take charge of first-team affairs on an interim basis. “Everton Football Club can confirm that Sean Dyche has been relieved of his duties as senior men’s first team manager with immediate effect,” the club said in a statement. “Ian Woan, Steve Stone, Mark Howard and Billy Mercer have also left the club. The process to appoint…

LLOYDS, HALIFAX, AND BANK OF SCOTLAND TO MERGE BRANCH SERVICES – The aim is to offer greater convenience and flexibility Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland customers will soon have access to services at any branch across the three brands, offering greater convenience and flexibility, according to Lloyds Banking Group. While the group has not specified when this change will take effect, concerns have been raised that it may lead to further branch closures, following a trend in recent years as more customers move to online banking. Lloyds Banking Group, the UK’s largest lender, has already closed dozens of branches…

TIKTOK SET TO PRESENT FINAL APPEAL AGAINST BAN – TikTok will appear before the US Supreme Court in an effort to overturn a ban TikTok is set to appear before the US Supreme Court today in a final effort to overturn a looming ban, a case that raises questions about national security and free speech. The platform is contesting a law passed last year that requires TikTok to either separate from its Chinese parent company or face a US ban by 19 January. The US government argues that TikTok, if not sold, could be exploited by China for surveillance or…

BOEING AND GOOGLE CONTRIBUTE $1M TO TRUMP’S INAUGURATION – Other contributors include Chevron and tech firms Meta, Amazon, and Uber US aviation giant Boeing has confirmed that it has contributed $1 million (approximately £812,600) to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund. Similarly, Google has announced an equal donation, joining a growing list of major American corporations supporting the event. Other contributors include oil giant Chevron and tech firms Meta, Amazon, and Uber. The inauguration, marking the start of Trump’s second term, is scheduled for January 20. Boeing emphasized its commitment to bipartisan support, noting it has made similar contributions to the…

TRUMP SAYS CALIFORNIA FIRE IS A TRUE TRAGEDY-Trump says Governor Newsom has not done a good job with regards to the fire U.S. President Elect Donald Trump has labelled the ongoing California fire as a true tragedy. Trump who stated that the governor of California had not done a good job in relation to the fire, said the US government would to join in rebuilding The fires have raged over the Studio City and Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods of Los Angeles, California. There are reports of inadequate water supplies and overstretched firefighters in Pacific Palisades, and officials have said that the…

BADENOCH SEEKS FOR NATIONAL INQUIRY INTO GROOMING GANGS-  Starmer argues that a national inquiry will ‘kill’ the Children’s Wellbeing Bill Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch called for a full national inquiry into grooming gangs at parliament on Wednesday, which if passed will necessitate an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing Bill Badenoch says the national inquiry is important as the problem is systemic. However Prime Minister Keir Starmer opposed the motion, arguing that the national inquiry will kill the bill, stopping provisions for children he claims are at risk. Starmer stated that the bill will also provide protection for vulnerable children who…

POUND FALLS FURTHER DUE TO BORROWING COSTS – UK government borrowing costs hit their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis The pound continued its downward slide as UK government borrowing costs hit their highest levels since the 2008 financial crisis, when lending nearly froze. The surge in 10-year borrowing costs has raised alarms among economists, who warn it could lead to further tax hikes or spending cuts as the government works to meet its borrowing targets. A Treasury spokesperson, addressing concerns, stated, “Meeting the fiscal rules is non-negotiable. The government will maintain an iron grip on public finances.” The…