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Evacuations include famed tourist destinations as blaze grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the nearby steep, rugged mountains. The Timber fire in Monterey county started Sunday and grew to more than 1,700 acres by Monday, according to Cal Fire, the state’s fire agency. Continue reading...
As well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evacuation of around 800 people. For more on that topic, FRANCE 24's Nadia Massih is joined by Alexander Held, Senior Fire Management Expert at the European Forest Institute.
Police in South Africa say at least 14 artisanal miners have died in a collapse at a mine
The PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
Five NBC Select editors tested the Crocs Miami toe loop sandals for over six weeks — here’s what we thought.
Russia's highest court has ordered the only party opposing the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine to be removed from the ballot in next month's parliamentary election.
Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
Freedom 250, the nonprofit behind the Great American State Fair, has been ‘bombarding’ people with emails ahead of Tuesday night’s event in Geneva, Ohio
Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians
Luigi Mangione appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday for what could be the final hearing before his state murder trial begins next month.
Rooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Monday stated that former Vice President Kamala Harris is “no longer relevant” in response to a video she posted about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. Fox News host Sean Hannity spoke with Kennedy in an interview about Democrats opposing the SAVE America Act, lambasting them as “radical…
The deadly wildfire has destroyed homes and other properties in Western Canada.
ABC News InternationalHungary's Parliament has elected András Baka as president as the new government dismantles structures left by former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán
ABC News InternationalTen Republicans will compete in a special primary election Tuesday to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham on South Carolina's general election ballot.
PBS NewsHourThis overhaul will threaten historic sites in every community, in every state.
The HillThe World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday defended its immunization guidelines amid the Trump administration’s decision to decrease the number of recommended childhood vaccines in the U.S. Pre…
The HillPrediction comes amid warning of ‘extreme heat’ this week with temperatures of 38C possible The Guardian’s environment editor, Fiona Harvey , has written a useful explainer about the UK public serv…
The Guardian WorldOnly average conditions are needed for the remainder of August to break the record, which was set just last year.
BBC News (Front page)The prime minister says the prison early release scheme crisis shows he’s someone who had ‘never taken no for an answer’ In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in his F…
The Guardian WorldThe fastest growing Ebola outbreak in history – and the second deadliest – began in February, months before it was declared, the World Health Organisation has said
The Independent WorldThe risk of wildfires is set to increase across southern areas of the country this week
The Independent WorldA group of Cuban men in Mexico was charged with smuggling people to the United States. One of its leaders said Raúl Castro’s grandson helped, according to interviews and court records.
The New York Times WorldA lawsuit was filed last month to try and stop changes being made to California’s parole system that may allow for people serving life sentences to walk free.
The Independent WorldUkraine continues to attack Russian refineries. Sometimes drone strikes don’t have significant consequences; other times, production has to be halted for months. It’s hard to assess the campaign’s …
Meduza (English)Tuesday’s elections follow similar battles for the direction of the Democratic Party, including Michigan, where progressive Abdul El-Sayed triumphed Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegse…
The Guardian WorldThe US president was reportedly part of a ruse where reporters were falsely told he was with them on Air Force One leaving a Nato summit in Turkey.
BBC WorldAuthorities promise tough new laws in the country, which has high levels of firearms ownership.
BBC News (Front page)With over 3,950 cases recorded by the ministry of health in Gaza, the number of miscarriages between January and June has tripled compared with the previous six months. During this period, there wa…
France 24 EnglishThe former president was convicted of crimes against humanity during the country’s civil war, the first verdict since he fled to Russia in 2024.
The New York Times WorldThe innovations include air-conditioned apparel, refrigerators for humans and hand-held fans that use the science behind semiconductors. Governments are making cooling devices central to heat adapt…
The New York Times WorldLebanon’s parliament voted to abolish the death penalty on Tuesday
The Independent WorldThe new president is a former judge on the European Court of Human Rights Spanish foreign minister José Manuel Albares visited Ceuta earlier today, as he insisted that Madrid had it all under contr…
The Guardian WorldPublic polling indicates most people disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy and feel they are less financially comfortable than they were six months ago
The Independent WorldSpecialist glasses are all but sold out online ahead of the UK's most significant eclipse since 1999.
BBC News (Front page)The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will temporarily halt flights at Reagan Washington National Airport for three hours later this month for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race. Airspace…
The HillThe Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.
The New York Times WorldChampions League winners Paris St-Germain were unhappy with the space they were given at Red Bull Arena.
BBC News (Front page)Rocky Flintoff, the 18-year-old son of legendary former England all-rounder Andrew, hits his first professional century for Lancashire.
BBC News (Front page)Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has picked a Republican-turned-independent to be her running mate in a tough reelection campaign
The Independent WorldUkrainian president says Russia used North Korean missiles in deadly strikes overnight
The Independent WorldMinnesota Democrats will decide a competitive U.S. Senate primary Tuesday in another face-off between moderate and progressive candidates that could define the party's identity heading into the mid…
PBS NewsHourFlight from Victoria to Toronto forced to return to terminal after repeated attempts to secure child in seat failed A Canadian airline cancelled a flight from Victoria to Toronto after a child refu…
The Guardian WorldWisconsin voters will decide another high-profile clash between the party's establishment and progressive wings in a gubernatorial primary on Tuesday.
PBS NewsHourThe new PM could bring in revenue for social care or defence with a land levy or by reforming council tax Residential property is the largest store of wealth in the UK, and has long been a target f…
The Guardian WorldThe early stages of what could become World War III are already upon us.
The HillRussian attacks across Ukraine killed at least nine people overnight and wounded dozens, Kyiv said Tuesday (August 11), accusing Moscow of launching North Korean missiles in the raid.
France 24 EnglishArizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) tapped former Mesa Mayor John Giles (R) as her running mate on Tuesday as the first-term Democrat eyes a reelection bid against Republican Rep. Andy Biggs this November…
The HillEvacuations include famed tourist destinations as blaze grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday Evacuations have been ordered for areas along California’s famous Big Sur coast as a wildfire burns in the…
The Guardian WorldAs well as drought, Europe has also been battling wildfires this summer. Firefighters this week are struggling to control a rapidly expanding wildfire in southwestern Spain that has forced the evac…
France 24 EnglishPolice in South Africa say at least 14 artisanal miners have died in a collapse at a mine
ABC News InternationalThe PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
BBC PoliticsFive NBC Select editors tested the Crocs Miami toe loop sandals for over six weeks — here’s what we thought.
NBC NewsRussia's highest court has ordered the only party opposing the Kremlin's military action in Ukraine to be removed from the ballot in next month's parliamentary election.
CBC WorldDennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
The New York Times USFreedom 250, the nonprofit behind the Great American State Fair, has been ‘bombarding’ people with emails ahead of Tuesday night’s event in Geneva, Ohio
The Independent WorldOfficials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians
ABC News InternationalLuigi Mangione appeared in a New York courtroom Tuesday for what could be the final hearing before his state murder trial begins next month.
NBC NewsRooms were booked years ago, and officials have been making plans. But there’s no telling where, exactly, Icelanders might go to find the best possible view.
The New York Times WorldSen. John Kennedy (R-La.) on Monday stated that former Vice President Kamala Harris is “no longer relevant” in response to a video she posted about the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE Am…
The HillReform UK leader Nigel Farage is running in a special election where his main opponent is a man dressed as a garbage can
ABC News InternationalThe attack was reportedly carried out by Iranian proxy on a small cargo ship, as tensions in region over the US-Iran conflict remain high.
BBC News (Front page)