DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG: The ongoing fire currently devastating the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles is now the most destructive in the state's history.

SINGAPORE - About 100 people were evacuated from neighbouring units after a fire broke out at a two-storey shophouse in Sembawang on Wednesday (Jan 8). In a Facebook post in the early hours of Jan 9, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said it was alerted to a fire at the shophouse at 10A Jalan Tampang at 8.25pm on Jan 8. Firefighters had to force their way into the shophouse, and used two water jets to contain the fire, SCDF added. Two water jets were also deployed at the exterior of the building to prevent the fire from spreading to the adjacent units. Eight emergency vehicles and about 40 firefighters were deployed at the height of the firefighting operation, SCDF said. They came from Yishun Fire Station, Woodlands Fire Station, Tampines Fire Station and the Special Response Unit. In a video posted on video-sharing platform TikTok, flames can be seen rising above a row of shophouses. Several firefighters and policemen, as well as a fire engine can be seen in the background. SCDF said the fire was fully extinguished within an hour and it is currently damping down the affected area.

«The situation is fully under our control, the attempt to destabilize the situation has been foiled,» he said

There were 18 militants among them

Keith Kellogg stressed that he believes the new administration will succeed in creating an environment in which Trump will have the opportunity to hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky

The fire has destroyed more than 1,000 buildings

During the counter-terrorist operation, 19 people were killed, including 18 attackers

Almost 2,000 Jamaicans have applied for amnesty from the National Water Commission (NWC) since it was effected six days ago, Acting Corporate Public Relations Manager at the NWC, Delano Williams has shared.  Williams stated that interest in...

A five-year-old girl this afternoon died in a house that caught fire on White Hall Avenue in St Andrew this afternoon. She has been identified as Kimberly Harrison. Divisional commander for the St Andrew North Police Division, Deputy...

Female Labour Force Participation Rate (LFPR) is lower in households with children under 14, especially in urban areas, and most notably affects women aged 20-35. The Periodic Labour Force Survey analysis highlights rising female LFPR in rural India since 2017-18, with married rural women showing higher participation growth. Government schemes have contributed to this increase.

Union urban affairs minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced that positive news regarding the memorial for former PM Manmohan Singh will emerge within the next two days. Singh's family was expected to visit potential sites at Rajghat, though this remains unconfirmed. This follows the government's recent decision on a site for former President Pranab Mukherjee's memorial.

The Bangladesh interim government has approved the import of 50,000 tonnes of non-basmati parboiled rice from India to fulfill domestic demand. A private Indian company will supply the rice at a cost of $22,942,000, evidencing a consistent trade relationship despite recent diplomatic tensions.

L’alcool tue et détruit des familles. L’an dernier, 39 personnes ont perdu la vie sur la route et l’alcool en est la principale cause. Pour la 3e année consécutive, la Direction de la santé lance sa campagne de sensibilisation, Dry january, c’est-à-dire ne pas boire une goutte d’alcool pendant 30 jours. L’alcool, une addiction qui a failli détruire la vie de famille de Teva. Résultat, à presque 60 ans, ce père de famille n’a plus bu une seule goutte d’alcool depuis 1 an et demi, grâce notamment à la croix bleue.

[allAfrica] On 8 January, at around 8 p.m., heavy gunfire was heard in N'Djamena, the capital of Chad, near the presidential palace. Armed men allegedly attacked the interior of the presidential palace.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford was unharmed after an OPP vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a collision on Highway 401.

The country's President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno was in the palace at the time of the attack, Al Arabiya reported

There is no reason to panic, the country's Infrastructure Minister Aziz Mahamat Saleh said

DAN HODGES: What will it take before Keir Starmer finally gets it? Or for any of his MPs who are preparing to block a full public inquiry into the rape and abuse of thousands of working-class British girls, to get it?

Thirty-two guests, including six staff members, were said to be in 'high spirits' after spending their fourth day trapped inside the Tan Hill Inn following heavy snow.

DAILYMAIL.COM LIVE BLOG:A shocking aerial photo showed flames and a wall of smoke inching closer to highly-populated areas as reports of a third fire emerged.

UP CM Yogi Adityanath defends the survey of Shahi Jama Masjid in Sambhal, warning against ignoring historical occupation of Hindu religious sites. He criticizes the Waqf Board, highlights Sanatan Dharma's significance, and urges political opponents to embrace India's spiritual heritage.

Pritish Nandy, renowned poet, editor, film producer, Rajya Sabha member, and animal rights activist, passed away at 73 in Mumbai. Known for his work in poetry, journalism, and film production, Nandy made significant contributions to Indian media, including the corporatisation of Bollywood and advocating for animal rights.

The first JPC meeting on the 'one nation, one election' bills saw opposition MPs call the legislations an attack on constitutional norms, whereas BJP and allies argued for reduced expenditure and administrative load benefits, citing broad public support and historical precedents.

SC directs Centre to implement a scheme by March 14 to ensure cashless treatment for road accident victims during the golden hour, as required under the Motor Vehicles Act. The scheme, aimed at saving lives, must address concerns regarding payment limits and treatment duration.

Citizens face difficulty accessing RTI status reports due to non-functioning OTP feature on the RTI portal, causing delays and complications. The issue remains unresolved despite complaints, with OTPs either not being received or not working, frustrating users seeking transparency as per their legal rights.

The presidential palace in N’Djamena, Chad has reportedly come under armed attack following the visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Read Full Article at RT.com

SAS operatives routinely murdered prisoners in Afghanistan, a government inquiry in London has heard Read Full Article at RT.com

The Trelawny police today conducted a massive operation across the parish. Among the areas targeting are Bounty Hall, Wakefield, Deeside, Dromiky and Bunkers Hill. The operation is targeting wanted men and illegal gun. "The operation consist...

A charity spearheaded by 16-year-old Immaculate Conception High School student Sherinae Brown was able to feed about 100 homeless people in the Corporate on New Year's Day, despite challenges securing sponsors for this year's initiative. Brown...

The Maldives ensured it will not compromise India’s security amid concerns regarding Chinese vessels, while agreeing to extend the lease of Indian helicopters and a Dornier aircraft. Defence cooperation between the countries accelerated, including the handover of defence equipment and the continuation of the MNDF 'Ekatha Harbour' project.

The Supreme Court is set to decide on the legitimacy of the 2023 law altering the selection panel for chief election commissioner (CEC) and ECs, contrasting Parliament's legislative power with SC’s authority. The court's previous order outlined a panel including the PM, LoP, and CJI, but Parliament replaced the CJI with a Union minister, raising concerns about EC independence.

Following a proposal to temporarily halt the selection of sitting or former judges' lawyer children for high court judges, another SC collegium member suggested they should meet a higher benchmark. This aims to balance merit-based appointments with concerns over the advantages of judicial lineage.