The probability of a "megaquake" in Japan in the next 30 years has marginally increased, a government panel said Thursday, with a 75-82 percent chance of it happening. The Earthquake Research Committee said it has increased its estimate of the probability to between 75 and 82 percent from between 74 and 81 percent previously.
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The recently discovered journals of Unity Mitford from 1935 to 1939 reveal her personal relationship with Adolf Hitler, documenting 139 meetings with him. These authenticated diaries detail her admiration for Hitler and describe her interactions within his close circle, highlighting her deep involvement with the Nazi leader.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden is set to deliver a farewell foreign policy speech highlighting America's improved strength since Donald Trump left office. The address will emphasize efforts to bolster the NATO alliance, support Ukraine, expand US alliances in Asia-Pacific, and combat climate change.
A North Korean soldier who was captured while fighting in Russia's war against Ukraine has died of his wounds, South Korea's spy agency said on Friday. "It has been confirmed through an allied intelligence agency that the North Korean soldier captured alive on December 26th has just passed away due to worsening wounds," the South's spy agency said in a statement.
Firefighters from across the US, Canada, and Mexico have been deployed to Los Angeles as powerful winds threaten to ignite new wildfires. The blazes have destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people. The National Weather Service warns that the most dangerous conditions will last through Wednesday, with Tuesday expected to be particularly perilous.
President-elect Trump has appointed Mark Burnett, producer of "The Apprentice," as special envoy to the UK. This unconventional choice reflects Trump's preference for figures with television backgrounds. Burnett's role will focus on strengthening diplomatic ties and promoting trade and cultural exchange, despite the UK's existing strong alliance with the US and the pre-existing appointment of an ambassador.
A 24-year-old man set himself on fire while attempting to destroy Tesla charging stations in protest against Donald Trump and Elon Musk. The suspect, Daniel Clarke-Pounder, was later arrested and faces up to 20 years in prison. The incident is part of ongoing attacks targeting Tesla.
A massive five-alarm fire at a Bronx apartment building injured seven people, including five firefighters, and displaced 160 residents. The blaze, fueled by strong winds, started early Friday morning. Residents used space heaters due to inadequate heating. Authorities and the FDNY are investigating the cause while temporary shelters are set up to aid the displaced.
Towering waves up to 13 feet high have caused the deaths of 3 people and forced nearly 100 ports across Ecuador, Chile, and Peru to close. The unprecedented event has significantly damaged coastal infrastructure, disrupted daily life, and impacted the economy, especially affecting fishermen’s livelihoods.
President Trump signed his 107th executive order, surpassing previous records with a focus on reducing federal budget and regulations, rolling back Biden-era policies, and intensifying immigration enforcement. His unprecedented pace raises both support and criticism, while courts have blocked several orders.