Yellow 2120 returns to an Altadena crawlspace as residents secure their homes
The tagged black bear left a Minoru Drive home's crawlspace on his own after efforts to scare him away failed. Wildlife officials reportedly have no plan to relocate him.
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UN extends Haiti gang force mandate as UK calls for full deployment
The Security Council renewed the Gang Suppression Force’s mandate through March 2027. Britain backed the vote, while reports show the force remains well short of its intended size.
IllustrationUK urges halt to E1 settlement project in UN appeal for two-state solution
Britain told the Security Council that a possible delay to an E1 housing tender would not be enough, while setting out intended measures on settlement goods and sanctions.
Rubio points to ‘foreign actor’ in RAF Fairford case as UK police keep inquiry open
The US secretary of state says a foreign actor was involved in the suspected incident near the air base. British counter-terrorism police say they are examining several...
One Nation’s Victorian candidate fees draw complaints from election hopefuls
Applicants face a reported $150 application fee and, if selected, a $5,500 campaign contribution. One Nation says the payments help cover candidate checks and go into its...
South Africa shootings near Johannesburg and Cape Town kill 27
Police are searching for suspects after separate attacks in Wedela and Lwandle wounded 26 others. Investigators have not established a motive for either shooting.
Ukrainian drones drop food in Oleshky as residents face shortages and evacuation risks
Kherson authorities say four tonnes of food were dropped at 100 locations in the Russian-occupied town. It remains unclear how much reached residents.
AFL grand final draws record 4.52 million average TV audience across Seven and 7plus
The broadcaster says Brisbane’s win over Fremantle was the most-watched AFL grand final on record. Its larger reach figure includes coverage before and after the match.
Election experts warn the midterm vote-counting period could become a focus for false claims
Former federal officials say the days after the November midterms could give political actors an opening to cast doubt on results. California’s election rules show why a...
Legal Aid NSW announces expanded legal support for sexual-assault survivors
A statewide service is intended to help survivors understand their rights and navigate investigations, prosecutions and requests for private records. The start date of the...
Fighting near Taiz sends Yemeni families fleeing as hospitals face mounting pressure
BBC reporters observed fire near Taiz’s front line and met families displaced by the fighting. WHO says the wider escalation is adding casualties and straining health services.
Pope Leo meets abuse survivors in Lourdes and pledges to prevent further harm
Seven survivors met Pope Leo XIV privately during his visit to France. Some praised his listening, while other survivors questioned the Church’s control of the meeting.
Nor’easter floods Northeast coast, cuts power and leaves one person dead
Coastal communities faced repeated flooding as the storm disrupted electricity and travel. Weather officials warned that some shoreline hazards would continue into Monday.
Police identify five men arrested near RAF Fairford as London residents
Counter-terrorism police said all five are British nationals in their 20s, the Guardian reported. The men remain under investigation after arrests near the Gloucestershire air...
National Rally and ally gain enough senators to form a French Senate group
The party and its UDR ally have crossed the 10-member threshold for a group in France’s upper chamber. Reports differ on whether the alliance has 14 or 15 senators.
IllustrationTaiz frontline report shows civilian toll as fighting intensifies in Yemen
A BBC visit near Taiz documented shelling, abandoned homes and newly displaced families. Separate reports describe military claims that remain unverified.
Ed Miliband tells Labour conference Palestinian campaigners were right
The foreign secretary acknowledged criticism of Labour’s approach to Palestinians and pointed to planned restrictions on settlement goods and services.
Thornton-Cleveleys residents receive PFAS blood-test results after local contamination concerns
Tests arranged for 49 people near the Hillhouse chemical site found elevated PFOA concentrations in many participants. The selected sample cannot show how widespread exposure...