'Preparing for war': Evacuations as California braces for new storm
Among the towns ordered to evacuate is Montecito, home to Prince Harry and wife Meghan.
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Eight people, including 5 children, found shot dead in Utah home
The victims were found when police did a welfare check at the house.
Hollywood facing 'year of turmoil' in 2023
FT: Entertainment industry faces threat of recession and slower streaming growth.
What's driving this wild weather? The swirling Pacific, La Nina and warming
In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out more bonkers than ever.
Mum defends 9-year-old daughter's nose piercing
Mother hits back at trolls after allowing her 9-year-old daughter to get a nose piercing.
'Aggressive': Note about 4-year-old's birthday in park divides internet
Some social media users were clear about their disgust over the act.
‘Prophet of Doom’ pleads guilty to terror charges over subway rampage
Frank James opened fire on a Brooklyn subway train, wounding 10 in a rush-hour attack.
Sam Bankman-Fried pleads not guilty to criminal charges over FTX collapse
Financial Times: "Top target" in FTX scandal denies charges soon after extradition.
Historic defeat for Republican leader in two House votes
Kevin McCarthy vowed to 'battle on the floor' after defeat in the first round of voting.
US woman finds lost engagement ring in toilet after 21 years
The woman was stunned to find it in the unlikeliest of places.
Idaho murder suspect had been a student of the criminal mind
New York Times: The arrest raises a troubling new question - what was the motive?
Trump facing headwinds early into his White House run for 2024
Subdued campaign announcement has left former stalwarts wondering whether he is serious.
Idaho slayings: Suspect Bryan Kohberger was a ‘creep’ in high school, old friends say
Former acquaintances described him as an overweight "outcast" at the time who was bullied.
Recession to hit a third of the world this year, IMF warns
Financial Times: Next few months especially "tough for China" as Covid speads.
Airport worker killed after being sucked into jet engine
A baggage handler has died in tragic circumstances at a US airport.
Idaho uni killings: Surprise legal twist after murder suspect finally charged
Criminology student arrested in 3am raid 4000km across the country from site of slayings.
Donald Trump’s tax returns released after long fight with Congress
The former US President used the tax code to lower his tax obligation.
Michelle Obama ‘could not stand’ Barack during first 10 years of raising ‘terrorist’ children
The former US first lady opens up in her new memoirs about her marital problems.
US economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’
Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.
Israel swears in Netanyahu as PM of hard-line govt
Govt is vowing to enact policies that could cause turmoil and alienate country's allies.
New Netanyahu govt says West Bank settlements top priority
Country’s most religious, right-wing govt ever is also taking hard line on LGBT, justice.
China to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surges
The tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.
With warming, snowbound Buffalo braces to find more dead
More than 30 people so far have been reported to have died because of the blizzard.
Wander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' trip
Make 2023 the year you plan that all-girls getaway.
The Year of the Slap: Pop culture moments in 2022
A look back on the celebrity entertainment moments of 2022.
Buffalo, New York faces more snow after deadliest storm in decades
The rest of the United States is also reeling from the ferocious winter storm.
Ukraine wants February peace summit with UN mediating
But UN Secretary-General "can only mediate if all parties want him to mediate”.
Why travelling long-haul with a toddler was the best thing I ever did
Opinion: What started off as a trip from hell, turned into the best adventure of my life.
Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 24 lives
Millions of people have hunkered down against a deep freeze expected to claim more lives.
Deadly winter storm causes chaos in US - at least 18 dead
The storm is described as 'one of the worst in history'.
Georgia special grand jury wraps up probe of Trump, allies
Inquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.
After US Capitol riot, Congress born of chaos ends in achievement
A look back at a monumental two-year session for the US Congress.
Covid, bomb cyclone won’t slow Santa’s travels, US agency says
The North American Aerospace Defence Command is also responsible for tracking Santa.
US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.