World
‘We don’t know the half of it’: More deaths feared in ever-expanding LA fires
Despite a lull in the winds, authorities said it was still unsafe to thoroughly search many areas already burnt.
- by Michael Koziol and Caitlin Fitzsimmons
Elon Musk blames female firefighters of colour for LA fires
- by Pranshu Verma, Will Oremus and Trisha Thadani
Opinion & Perspectives
Trump escapes punishment in New York hush money case
The US president-elect has been slapped on the wrist with wet lettuce.
Farrah Tomazin
North America correspondent
Term-limited and immune from accountability, Trump’s power is unprecedented
If Trump dismantles American democracy, Australia must answer a tough question.
Bruce Wolpe
Senior fellow at the US Studies Centre and former political staffer
So Trump wants Greenland? Don’t laugh, America’s been here before
The president-elect won’t rule out the US seizing Greenland by force, or annexing Canada. But America first made these overtures in 1868.
Stuart Rollo
International relations researcher
North America
LA fires as it happened: Death toll rises as residents return to scenes of devastation
Firefighters are still battling fierce infernos across Los Angeles as residents return to burnt-out neighbourhoods to be met with scenes of devastation. Follow our live coverage.
- by Josefine Ganko and Bianca Hall
Los Angeles prepares for return of strong winds as fire death toll rises to 16
Authorities unleashed a “relentless air attack” on the Palisades fire after changes in wind direction set it burning towards homes in Mandeville Canyon, Encino and Brentwood.
- by Michael Koziol
Amid Los Angeles evacuations, fears of looting take hold
- by Emily Baumgaertner and Ryan Mac
Europe
Asia
Crashed South Korean jet’s black boxes missing final minutes
Both the flight data and cockpit voice recorders suspended recording for the final four minutes before the plane made an emergency landing, depriving investigators of crucial evidence.
- by Heejin Kim
Australian Toru Takamatsu became the world’s youngest ever master sommelier. Then he changed course
The exam is notoriously difficult. The preparation excruciating, even if it involves tasting amazing wine. But this wunderkind traded in a six-figure salary to learn how to make his own drop.
- by Lisa Visentin
Analysis
World politics
‘Stop the steal’ spreads to South Korea during presidential stand-off
- by Lisa Visentin
Updated
Earthquakes
Powerful earthquake strikes Tibet, rattles Everest region
- by Joe Cash and Gopal Sharma
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Netanyahu sends Mossad director to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar
In a sign of progress, the presence of the Mossad chief means high-level Israeli officials who would need to sign off on any agreement are now involved in the ceasefire negotiations.
- by Natalie Melzer and Wafaa Shurafa
Lebanon finally has a new president. It ends a two-year vacuum but his challenge is huge
- by Mohamad El Chamaa and Suzan Haidamous
Editorial
Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Middle East conflict will be settled only when words replace weapons
- The Herald's View
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