Dozens of Congress members outperformed the stock market in 2024. Here’s who gained the most - and why
A report into the stock performance of members of Congress comes as legislation aimed at banning the practice has stalled
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Newsom says LA blaze is ‘worst natural disaster in US history’ amid criticism over water supply issues
Blazes have left at least 16 dead as questions asked about the lack of water supply for firefighters tackling monster blazes
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California governor Gavin Newsom’s five-word swipe at Trump as Mexico firefighters arrive to help battle LA wildfires
California governor Gavin Newsom appeared to take a swipe at Donald Trump as firefighters from Mexico arrived to help battle the deadly wildfires.
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Injured animals take cover at LA animal rescue in heartbreaking video
More than 400 animals have taken cover at an animal welfare charity as they fled the devastating California wildfires.
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Watch: Wildfire hero rescues woman and four dogs from burning LA home
This is the moment a brave passer-by rescues a woman and her four dogs from her burning LA home in the devastating California wildfires.
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California governor Gavin Newsom hits out at 'delusional' Donald Trump over wildfire criticism
California governor Gavin Newsom has hit at Donald Trump over his LA wildfire response claims, calling the president-elect “delusional”.
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Germany says sanctions against Syrian war crimes suspects must stay but people need relief
Germany’s foreign minister says sanctions against Syrian officials responsible for war crimes must remain in place but called for a “smart approach” to provide relief to the Syrian population after last month’s overthrow of President Bashar Assad
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Devastated Simon Cowell makes urgent LA wildfire plea in new video message
Simon Cowell has urged people to help victims of the California wildfires, saying he is devastated by what has happened.
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Dogs, horses and peacocks were rescued from the LA fires. A charity waits for the owners
Injured animals are still being taken into pet shelters
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Sydney synagogue attack condemned as ‘massive escalation’ in antisemitism
Images released by police show two people spray painting synagogue’s fence and building
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California fire tornado forms as wind whips up flames in Pacific Palisades wildfires
California fire tornados formed as strong winds whipped up flames in the Pacific Palisades wildfires.
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Czech restaurant explosion leaves at least six dead
Around 20 guests were in the restaurant at the time of the explosion
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Los Angeles fire chief at the center of public spat with City Hall as wildfires rage
Kristin Crowley was elevated to Los Angeles fire chief in 2022 at a time of department turmoil
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Los Angeles Getty Center’s priceless collection braces for wildfires as evacuation order expands to museum
The museum is considered the ‘safest place for art during a fire’
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Trump is trying to seal the border while his czar ‘tempers’ expectations for mass deportations
Trump has pledged to close the border and begin deportations on ‘day one’ — but it’s unclear how
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Jack Smith resigns from Justice Department after completing Trump reports
The Hague prosecutor was appointed to oversee federal criminal investigations into the president-elect
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Ukraine captures first North Korean prisoners of war as Russia advances in Donetsk
Kyiv says PoWs are ‘irrefutable evidence’ of Pyongyang’s involvement in conflict
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Denmark spoke with Trump team about increasing U.S. military presence on Greenland, says report
Incoming president has repeatedly said he wants the U.S. to have more control over Greenland
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Thousands protest at far-right AfD rally as German election campaign begins
The AfD’s co-leader pledges to tear down wind turbines and praises delegates for ‘defying left-wing mob’
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The LA county wildfires could be the costliest in US history, early estimates say
The wildfires that erupted this week across Los Angeles County are far from contained, but they're already expected to be the costliest in U.S. history and among the worst natural disasters
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