
Los Angeles wildfires rage as strong winds put millions on alert
Officials urge residents to remain vigilant and be prepared to evacuate at a moment's notice.
Thu Jan 16 2025

Oscar nominations postponed for second time because of wildfires
The nominations for the film industry's highest honors will now be announced on Jan. 23.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Los Angeles firefighters hold the line despite extreme conditions
Some 8,500 firefighters from at least seven states and two foreign countries prevented the fires from growing for a second straight day.
Wed Jan 15 2025

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe winds return
At least 24 people have died in what California Governor Gavin Newsom says could be the most devastating natural disaster in US history.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Los Angeles races to contain wildfires before severe weather returns
Flames have reduced whole neighborhoods to smoldering ruins, leveling the homes of the rich and famous and ordinary folk alike.
Mon Jan 13 2025

Los Angeles wildfires death toll hits 11, four blazes contained
At least 11 people have died as wildfires continue to ravage the Los Angeles area.
Sun Jan 12 2025

What is the latest science telling us about climate change?
Scientists say evidence shows global warming and its impacts have since been unfolding faster than expected.
Sat Jan 11 2025

What are the health risks from wildfire smoke?
More toxic than normal air pollution, wildfire smoke can linger in the air for weeks and travel hundreds of miles.
Sat Jan 11 2025

Oscar nominations announcement pushed to Jan. 19, amid Los Angeles fires - reports
The academy also extended the voting period for selecting nominees by two days, until January 14.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Celebrities lose homes and flee as Los Angeles fires spread
Paris Hilton's beachfront mansion in Malibu, reportedly bought for $8.4 million, was among the homes burned down.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Los Angeles surrounded by out-of-control wildfires; at least five dead
Hurricane-force winds hinder firefighting operations and spread the fires, which continue to burn unimpeded since starting on Tuesday.
Thu Jan 09 2025

Summer 2023 was the hottest in 2,000 years, study says
The stark finding comes from one of two new studies, as both global temperatures and climate-warming emissions continue to climb.
Fri May 17 2024

Western Canada blazes cause evacuations, air quality concerns
In British Columbia, thousands of residents were evacuated as the nearby blaze nearly doubled to 4,136 hectares.
Mon May 13 2024

Chile forest fires kill 99 as hundreds remain missing
Chilean authorities introduced a 9 pm curfew in hardest-hit areas and sent in the military to help firefighters stem the spread of fires.
Mon Feb 05 2024

Planting 'koala corridors' to save Australia's endangered marsupial
The koala is predicted to be extinct in New South Wales by 2050, with some of the biggest threats being wildfires and habitat loss.
Sat Nov 25 2023

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025
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[COLUMNIST] Trump’s Gaza (pipe) dream
The Gaza plan is dangerous and counter-productive as it's merely another recipe for regional instability.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sivasangari eyes new career-high in world rankings
After climbing to a career-best world number seven, national women's squash ace S. Sivasangari is determined to keep rising.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Outburst against Steven Sim: DAP will probe if there's a complaint - Loke
DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke says the disciplinary committee has not received any reports related to the incident so far.
Wed Feb 19 2025

US judge will not block Elon Musk from firing federal workers, accessing data
The case raises questions about Musk's apparent unchecked authority as a top deputy to President Donald Trump.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Dozens of false killer whales stranded on remote Australian beach
Rescue crews trying to save the majority of the large dolphins that survived the ordeal, according to authorities.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Trump restricts AP access over Gulf of Mexico issue
The AP, citing editorial standards, says it would continue to use the gulf's established name.
Wed Feb 19 2025

China to fly back 200 nationals rescued from Myanmar scam centres, Thai official says
This is part of a multinational effort to crack down on illegal online operations run from the region.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Somber Tiger Woods back in action in TGL loss to New York GC
Tiger Woods makes his first start since the death of his mother when he competed in a TGL match at Palm Beach Gardens.
Wed Feb 19 2025