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LA wildfire costs ‘staggering’ – analysts

The price of clean up, rebuilding and rehousing could be as much as $275 billion, research by AccuWeather has found. The financial damage inflicted by...

Death toll may rise in Los Angeles wildfires – local officials

President-elect Donald Trump has called the catastrophe “one of the worst” in US history. Los Angeles city officials have warned that the death toll from...

LA County faces backlash for fire budget cuts amid spending spree on ‘woke’ DEI initiatives

As wildfires ravaged Southern California, destroying around 10,000 homes and businesses, Los Angeles County residents expressed outrage over budget decisions that cut millions from...

Newsom administration defends $100m in cuts to fire budget months before devasting wildfires

In the months leading up to the devastating wildfires that ravaged the Los Angeles area, California's wildfire prevention programmes faced a significant financial setback. Democratic...

US conservatives blame ‘woke’ policies for poor California wildfire response

Donald Trump Jr. has blasted the Los Angeles Fire Department for prioritizing “virtue signaling” over competency. US Conservatives have attributed the Los Angeles Fire Department’s...

Renowned author blames ‘juvenile left’ officials for catastrophic wildfire failures

In a tweet political commentator and best-selling author Michael Shellenberger strongly criticised California Governor Gavin Newsom, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and the Democratic...

California leadership slammed for ‘criminal negligence’

Hollywood actor Zachary Levi has condemned California's leadership for what he calls "incredible mismanagement" of the catastrophic Los Angeles wildfires, describing the devastation as...

Hollywood celebrities lose homes in wildfires

The deadly wildfires raging across Los Angeles have destroyed over 1,000 structures, including homes belonging to high-profile celebrities. Paris Hilton lost her Malibu residence, expressing...

Chaos, criticism, and blame: Los Angeles wildfires ignite political firestorm

As wildfires engulf Los Angeles, an eerie six-month-old prediction by Joe Rogan about uncontrollable fires has resurfaced amid the devastation. Tens of thousands of residents,...

LA Mayor facing backlash for absence and silence amid wildfires

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faced sharp criticism upon her return from Ghana as wildfires ravaged the city, with reporters pressing her on her...

California wildfires engulf Los Angeles County as National Guard called in

Los Angeles County is facing a catastrophic wildfire crisis as seven major blazes continue to spread, forcing hundreds of thousands of residents to flee...

California wildfires force mass evacuations as ferocious winds fuel destruction

Thousands of residents have been forced to flee their homes as wildfires rage across Los Angeles County, fuelled by powerful Santa Ana winds. The Palisades...

Rescue efforts underway after deadly earthquake devastates Tibet region

A powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet near Mount Everest, killing at least 126 people and injuring 188, according to Chinese state media. The quake,...

Scientists warn humanity is unprepared for massive volcanic eruption

Earth faces a one-in-six chance of a massive volcanic eruption this century, with scientists cautioning that humanity remains alarmingly unprepared for such an event. Experts...

Macron booed during visit to cyclone-hit French island

The overseas territory of Mayotte faces the prospect of “open-air mass graves,” one MP told the president. Crowds booed French President Emmanuel Macron and demanded...

Survivors pulled from rubble as Vanuatu quake death toll reaches 14

Rescuers in Vanuatu continue their search for survivors after a magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck the island nation, killing at least 14 people and injuring...

7.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Vanuatu

A powerful 7.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, on Tuesday, causing widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure. The quake, which occurred at...

Hundreds feared dead in Mayotte cyclone

Cyclone Chido has left a trail of destruction across France's Indian Ocean territory of Mayotte, with officials fearing the death toll could reach several...

Landslide in Uganda leaves over a dozen dead

Heavy rains triggered the disaster in Bulambuli district, sweeping away homes and isolating villages. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and over 100...

Supervolcano alert in Europe: Phlegraean Fields activity sparks scientists’ attention

The Phlegraean Fields, or Campi Flegrei, a vast volcanic region near Naples, Italy, renowned for its geothermal activity and striking landscapes, is drawing heightened...

FEMA employee allegedly ordered relief workers to avoid Trump-supporting homes

The Daily Wire reported that a FEMA supervisor, Marn’i Washington, allegedly instructed relief workers to skip hurricane-affected homes displaying pro-Trump signs in Florida's Highlands...

Violence erupts during protests over handling of Spanish floods

Some 130,000 in Valencia have demanded the resignation of the head of the local government. Clashes between protesters and police broke out in Valencia and...

Spanish royals face anger and mud projectiles from protesters in flood-ravaged Valencia

During a visit to flood-stricken Paiporta in Valencia, Spain’s King Felipe and Queen Letizia faced a hostile crowd, who threw mud and shouted accusations...

4.9 magnitude earthquake shakes central NZ

A "moderate" earthquake struck the lower North Island and upper South Island on Monday afternoon, hitting 15km east of Picton at 3:58 pm. Geonet reported...

Spain faces deadliest flooding in decades

Eastern Spain is grappling with its worst flooding in over 30 years, following torrential rains that inundated the region from Malaga to Valencia. In just...

Law suit alleges factory bosses fled, leaving workers to die in Hurricane Helene flood

The family of Johnny Peterson, a 55-year-old Tennessee factory worker killed during Hurricane Helene, is suing his employer, Impact Plastics, and its CEO, accusing...

Hurricane Milton slams Florida coast with 120 MPH winds

Hurricane Milton made landfall on Florida’s west coast near Siesta Key as a Category 3 storm, bringing 120 mph winds and widespread devastation. St. Lucie...

Bomb cyclones and atmospheric rivers: Is someone messing with the weather?

In recent months the world is hearing unusual terms to describe extreme weather events. Now terms like Bomb Cyclone or Atmospheric Rivers are used in...

Biden urges immediate evacuation ahead of Hurricane Milton’s potential landfall in Florida

As Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida, President Joe Biden has issued a strong plea for residents in evacuation zones to leave immediately, calling it...

Southern Hawke’s Bay rattled by 4.8 magnitude quake

A 4.8 magnitude earthquake struck southeastern Hawke’s Bay late Sunday night, just 5km from Pōrangahau, at a shallow depth of 16km. Over 2,000 people across...

Private helicopter rescuer helping Hurricane Helene victims stopped by authorities

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, many roads in western North Carolina and upstate South Carolina remain impassable, leaving residents trapped and in dire...

5.7 magnitude quake shakes North and South Islands

A 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck the lower North Island and the top of the South Island at 5:08 a.m., centred 25 kilometres west of...

FEMA’s Hurricane Helene response slammed for delays, poor communication and mismanagement

The US Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) response to the recent Asheville, NC disaster has come under fire, with prominent broadcaster Glenn beck exposing...

Flash floods and landslides in Bosnia-Herzegovina leave 19 dead

At least 19 people have been killed by flash floods and landslides in central Bosnia-Herzegovina, with entire towns and villages cut off and homes...

Dunedin declares State of Emergency as torrential rain triggers evacuations and flooding

A state of emergency has been declared in Dunedin as heavy rain continues to batter the region, with a severe weather warning in place...

5.0 earthquake strikes near Seddon

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake hit 25 kilometres northeast of Seddon on Tuesday at 5:49 pm, with more than 11,000 people reporting feeling the tremor. GeoNet...

Over 600 missing and 116 dead as Hurricane Helene devastates southeastern US

The aftermath of Hurricane Helene has left more than 600 people missing or unaccounted for, according to a statement from the White House. The storm,...

Hurricane Helene: Tennessee town evacuated after catastrophic dam failure

Residents of Newport, Tennessee, were ordered to evacuate immediately on Friday as heavy rainfall and flash flooding from Hurricane Helene moved north, causing widespread...

Review criticises Hawke’s Bay Regional Council for poor flood management in Wairoa

A review into the devastating June flood in Wairoa has criticised the Hawke's Bay Regional Council for its lack of a clear plan to...

Minor eruption on White Island prompts increased alert level

A minor eruption has occurred onWhite Island, prompting authorities to raise the Volcanic Alert Level to 3 and the Aviation Colour Code to orange. According...

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