As wildfires tore through Los Angeles, firefighters battled relentlessly to stop the flames from reaching iconic landmarks like the J Paul Getty Museum and UCLA. Fires have already destroyed over 12,000 structures across 56 square miles, and thousands of residents faced evacuation orders. Grim recovery efforts continue amid allegations of inadequate firefighting resources.
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President Donald Trump had a tense 45-minute phone call with Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, during which he expressed strong intent to purchase Greenland. Denmark officials reportedly described the conversation as firm, with Trump threatening specific measures like tariffs. Greenland's PM Mute Egede stated emphatically that Greenlanders will decide their future, asserting independence from the US and Denmark.
A federal judge in Boston will hear a case from 18 state attorneys general seeking to block President Donald Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship for children of undocumented parents. Similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland have already paused the order. The lawsuit argues the order violates the 14th Amendment, which has upheld birthright citizenship since 1868. The Trump administration contends noncitizen children aren't entitled to citizenship.
A US firm says it has launched a bid for deep-sea mining in the waters off a remote Pacific island, urging regulators to greenlight its foray into the contentious emerging industry. The United States is not a member of the UN-affiliated body, and Impossible Metals' bid circumvents the seabed authority by mining within US jurisdiction, rather than international waters.
SpaceX's Starship, designed for future interplanetary missions, suffered a catastrophic failure on January 16, 2025, during its seventh test flight. The rocket exploded just minutes after liftoff from South Texas. Initial investigations revealed an oxygen/fuel leak above the engine firewall, causing pressure buildup and leading to the rocket’s destruction. Although the mission ended in disaster, SpaceX successfully recovered the Super Heavy booster using its "chopsticks" mechanism. Despite the... Expand
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UK prime minister Keir Starmer will welcome European Union chiefs to Britain in May for the first of regular summits designed to reset Britain's relationship with the bloc, Downing Street announced Tuesday. "The first UK-EU summit will provide an opportunity to make further progress on areas which will deliver tangible benefits for the people of the UK and the EU and further strengthen the unique relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union," the spokesman said.
A party supporting a gradual approach to Greenland's independence from Denmark has won a surprising victory in parliamentary elections. The Demokraatit Party has opposed US President Trump's desire to control the island. Greenland, colonized by Denmark 300 years ago, is navigating its future political course towards independence with newly elected lawmakers.
President Trump’s second term brings several new appointments, including Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Health Secretary and Tulsi Gabbard as Director of National Intelligence. Pete Hegseth narrowly confirmed as Defence Secretary and Marco Rubio approved as Secretary of State with a 99-0 vote. Other appointments include Pam Bondi as Attorney General and Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary.
Syrian rebels, led by a former al-Qaida member, overthrew President Assad, prompting a return of refugees and a halt in public services. Israel launched airstrikes on suspected weapons sites, while Turkey's allies captured Manbij from Kurdish forces. Russia granted Assad asylum as Syrians celebrated in the streets and searched for missing loved ones.