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Firefighters race to contain LA fires with menacing winds likely to return
At a briefing, CalFire Operations Chief Christian Litz said a main focus would be the Palisades Fire burning in the canyon area, not far from the UCLA campus
 "Firefighters race to contain LA fires with menacing winds likely to return")
Netanyahu sends director of Mossad for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
It was not immediately clear when David Barnea would travel to Qatar's capital, Doha, for the latest round of indirect talks between Israel and the Hamas militant group
 "Netanyahu sends director of Mossad for Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar")
Bangladesh's SC upholds HC verdict scrapping cases against Muhammad Yunus
A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Justice Md Ashfaqul Islam passed the order last month
 "Bangladesh's SC upholds HC verdict scrapping cases against Muhammad Yunus")
Disney donates $15 million to LA fire relief and rebuilding efforts
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the company committed to donate $15 million "for initial and immediate response and rebuilding efforts"
 "Disney donates $15 million to LA fire relief and rebuilding efforts")
Will continue oil, gas projects despite US sanctions, says Russian govt
A ministry statement also said that Russia would respond to Washington's "hostile" actions, announced on Friday, while drawing up its foreign policy strategy
 "Will continue oil, gas projects despite US sanctions, says Russian govt")
How a week of weather extremes upended lives of millions of Americans
Welcome to one wild week of the climate crisis, scientists say. There will be more
 "How a week of weather extremes upended lives of millions of Americans")
Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected
Authorities in Brandenburg state, which surrounds Berlin, said on Friday that a farmer found three of a 14-strong herd of water buffalo dead in Hoenow, just outside the capital's city limits
 "Animal transports banned in German state as foot-and-mouth disease detected")
British Sikh brother-sister duo jailed for fraud in charity donations in UK
While Kaur was sentenced to two years and eight months imprisonment by Birmingham Crown Court on Thursday, Lehal was given a four months' sentence suspended for 18 months
 "British Sikh brother-sister duo jailed for fraud in charity donations in UK")
ex-Swiss FM warns of enlarged UBS size following Credit Suisse takeover
Should the bank fail, there are no local rivals left to absorb it, while the cost of nationalisation could severely damage public finances, experts have warned
 "ex-Swiss FM warns of enlarged UBS size following Credit Suisse takeover")
Pakistan's Peshawar HC suspends deportation of 100 Afghan musicians
The petitioner argued they had already lost their livelihoods and in Pakistan, they faced further harassment and threats of forced deportation, which they asserted is a violation of human rights
 "Pakistan's Peshawar HC suspends deportation of 100 Afghan musicians")
Pakistan coal mine explosion leaves at least four dead, eight missing
The mine collapsed due to a methane gas accumulation and explosion leaving 12 workers trapped inside the collapsed structure
 "Pakistan coal mine explosion leaves at least four dead, eight missing")
Trump's words on borders ring alarms in Europe, but gets guarded response
Trump's suggestions that international borders can be redrawn by force if necessary are particularly inflammatory in Europe
 "Trump's words on borders ring alarms in Europe, but gets guarded response")
US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden
Tanden has been serving as director of the United States Domestic Policy Council since 2023
 "US has broad support for expanding legal immigration, says Neera Tanden")
Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands protest
The strike came after more than a year of negotiations failed to produce an agreement over staffing levels, pay and benefits
 "Largest health care strike in Oregon history begins as thousands protest")
4 civilians injured in IED blast targeting paramilitary forces in Pakistan
IED was planted on a motorcycle on the roadside and when the truck passed from there, it was triggered remotely, one police official said
Look forward to more Indian American members in US Congress: Lawmakers
Eight years ago, I was proud to coin the phrase Samosa Caucus' for our diverse and dedicated group of Indian American lawmakers in Congress, Krishnamoorthi said
 "Look forward to more Indian American members in US Congress: Lawmakers")
Hammer attack at Tokyo University leaves 8 injured, suspect in custody
A 22-year-old sociology student attacked eight people with a hammer during class at Hosei University, Tokyo
 "Hammer attack at Tokyo University leaves 8 injured, suspect in custody")
Families in shock begin to visit charred homes in Los Angeles area
For some it was a first look at the staggering reality of what was lost as the region grapples with the gargantuan challenge of overcoming the disaster and rebuilding
 "Families in shock begin to visit charred homes in Los Angeles area")
Unlike first term, Trump's business to allow private foreign partnerships
Trump company also announced it would commit to several safeguards from his first term designed to stop his private financial interests from shaping policy
 "Unlike first term, Trump's business to allow private foreign partnerships")
FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray
Wray announced his intent to resign ahead of Trump's inauguration on Jan 20, roughly three years short of the 10-year tenure given to FBI directors
 "FBI must be independent, above partisan fray, says outgoing director Wray")