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Jan 18, 2025 - World

Lawsuit filed against Southern California Edison over death of Evelyn Cathirell in Altadena, while extreme winds recede The mother of a woman who was killed in the Eaton fire, one of the extensive wildfires that devastated Los Angeles neighborhoods, is lodging a wrongful death lawsuit against Southern California Edison (SCE), the area’s power provider.Since the fire began on 7 January, at least 13 other lawsuits have been filed against SCE. But this lawsuit, filed on behalf of Altadena resident Evelyn Cathirell, whose daughter Evelyn “Petey” McClendon was found dead in their shared home, appears to be the first death-related one. Continue reading...

Jan 17, 2025 - World

The fragile ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has been marred by violence, with at least 115 people killed in Gaza, including 28 children and 31 women, and over 265 injured.

Jan 17, 2025 - World

Agreement earlier approved by the security cabinet will pause 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks Middle East crisis – live updatesThe Israeli government has ratified a ceasefire deal to exchange dozens of hostages held by Hamas for Palestinians in Israeli jails and pause the 15-month war in Gaza for an initial six weeks.Under the deal, approved after a cabinet meeting that ended in the early hours of Saturday, a six-week ceasefire will take effect on Sunday, though key questions remain, including the names of the 33 hostages to be released during the six-week first phase of the ceasefire and who among them is still alive. Continue reading...

Jan 17, 2025 - World

Elon Musk told a delegation of leading Indian business figures at his SpaceX Starbase facility in Texas on Friday that he believes India-US ties are "trending positive" and that he favours an enhanced trade partnership between the two nations.

Jan 17, 2025 - World

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken isn't having the best final days in office, with the last 48 hours being particularly unforgiving for the top diplomat facing heat over controversial decisions taken by him during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.