20 people arrested in California as huge fires driven by strong winds and extensive droughts devastate city Full report: LA.
California fires live: five people killed and landmarks threatened as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
130,000 people under evacuation orders as communities affected from the Pacific Coast to inland Pasadena Full report: overwhelmed firefighters struggle.
California wildfires live: more than 1,400 firefighters tackling three separate fires around LA
California’s governor says emergency services are ‘all hands on deck’ as wildfire spreads through Pacific Palisades Fast-moving wildfire spreads through.
Former chair of child abuse inquiry says another one would only delay action
Prof Alexis Jay calls for recommendations in 2022 report on child sexual abuse in England and Wales to be implemented.
Keir Starmer attacks those ‘spreading lies’ over child sex grooming gangs after comments from Elon Musk – UK politics live
Prime minister’s speech announcing NHS reforms derailed by questions over inflammatory claims from Elon Musk Starmer is now summarising some.
UK weather: warnings of up to 25cm of snow in some areas – live updates
National Highways warns of effect on roads, also alerting drivers of the dangers of ice The Met office has issued.
King Charles ‘saddened’ by death of British man killed in New Orleans attack
Edward Pettifer, stepson of princes’ former nanny, was one of 14 killed in New Year’s Day truck attack King Charles.
Wes Streeting defends pace of plans for adult social care reform – UK politics live
Health secretary says initial reports from commission led by Louise Casey will come next year As well as being asked.
New Orleans: local authorities say they believe ‘multiple people are involved’ in attack – latest updates
House fire in New Orleans home also believed to be ‘connected to this event’, says Louisiana attorney general Liz Murrill.
London delays New Year’s Day parade with other events cancelled in stormy weather – live updates
Event will start 30 minutes late with no inflatables used as swims and parkruns to usher in 2025 fall prey.