Photos: New wildfire breaks out north of Los Angeles

The wildfires raging in the city of Los Angeles in the United States have killed at least 24 people, officials said, as firefighters raced to put out the blazes before the return of strong winds that could fuel the flames again. The blazes burned for a sixth straight day on Sunday, reducing whole neighbourhoods to…

United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial proposal to take control of Gaza, saying he is committed to “buying and owning” the war-ravaged enclave. Speaking to reporters on board Air Force One on Sunday, Trump said Gaza should be thought of as a “big real estate site” and other countries in the Middle…

Pete Hegseth has been confirmed as the United States defence secretary, with Vice President JD Vance casting the vote to break a 50-50 tie, underscoring the controversy over his nomination which has been rocked by allegations of alcohol abuse and sexual misconduct. Friday’s confirmation of Hegseth, a 44-year-old former Fox News personality and decorated veteran,…

By Brian Osgood Published On 11 Mar 202511 Mar 2025 facebooktwitterwhatsappcopylink

First United States President Donald Trump mused on his January 20 inauguration day about the Gaza Strip being a “phenomenal location”, where “beautiful things could be done”. Then came an almost off-the-cuff suggestion on January 26 where he told reporters on Air Force One that Palestinians should be moved to Egypt and Jordan to “just…

NewsFeed Weaponising anti-Semitism won’t save Israel’s reputation | #AJOPINION Donald Trump’s executive order to remove pro-Palestinian foreign students under the guise of fighting anti-Semitism will not save Israel’s reputation in the United States, according to Council on American-Islamic Relations’ Nihad Awad. Published On 14 Feb 202514 Feb 2025