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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 09.01.2025.
It displays 129 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
09.01.2025 โข The Fire That Took Hollywood
โจThe Los Angeles wildfires that began in Malibu on January 8th reached catastrophic proportions, spreading to six separate blazes across the Hollywood Hills. Early morning reports documented the destruction of celebrity mansions, including those of Anthony Hopkins and John Goodman. By mid-morning, the fires threatened the Hollywood sign and left Sunset Boulevard in ruins.
The mayor described conditions as a "perfect storm" of winds and drought, while evacuation orders expanded to 130,000 residents. Officials confronted a surge in looting, making 20 arrests. Harry and Meghan issued calls for public assistance as the fire became the most destructive in LA's history.
Evening reports indicated up to 5,000 structures destroyed, with damage estimates reaching $50 billion. Biden announced federal funding while the death toll, initially at five, was expected to rise as winds continued to fuel the blazes.
The mayor described conditions as a "perfect storm" of winds and drought, while evacuation orders expanded to 130,000 residents. Officials confronted a surge in looting, making 20 arrests. Harry and Meghan issued calls for public assistance as the fire became the most destructive in LA's history.
Evening reports indicated up to 5,000 structures destroyed, with damage estimates reaching $50 billion. Biden announced federal funding while the death toll, initially at five, was expected to rise as winds continued to fuel the blazes.
09.01.2025
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01:35
The Guardian
Five people killed as Los Angeles devastated by raging wildfires
01:35
01:59
Sky News
Breaking | Live
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02:15
Breaking | Live
02:15
02:39
BBC
LA fire chief leaves mid-briefing to confront new wildfire in Hollywood Hills
All five fires burning - Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Woodley and Olivas - are 0% contained and five people have been killed, officials say.
02:39
02:39
The Guardian
Sixth wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles as five people killed
02:39
02:40โขHollywood Hills Ablaze, Five Dead
โจThe newspapers extensively report on rapidly escalating Los Angeles wildfires, with six separate fires now burning and five fatalities confirmed (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). New developments show fires reaching Hollywood Hills, forcing 100,000 to evacuate. Notable coverage focuses on celebrity impact, with mansions belonging to Anthony Hopkins and Billy Crystal destroyed (Daily Mail). This marks a significant escalation from earlier reports of two casualties.
03:43
BBC
Hollywood Hills in flames amid most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles' history
At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
03:43
03:59
BBC
New fire erupts in Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA
At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
03:59
04:39
Breaking | Live
04:39
06:07
BBC
Wildfire sweeps through Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA
At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of more than 100,000 people.
06:07
06:15
The Guardian
Sixth wildfire breaks out in Los Angeles as five people killed and landmarks threatened
06:15
06:31
The Spectator
06:31
06:31
Sebastian Gorka says anyone who wants to be a friend of the US must show โcommitmentโ
06:31
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06:47
UK | Josh Layton
06:47
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Breaking | Live
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Breaking | Live
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07:27
The Guardian
Five people killed and landmarks threatened as wildfires rage across Los Angeles
07:27
07:27
07:35
BBC
New wildfire sweeps through Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA
At least six blazes are now burning across Los Angeles, forcing the evacuation of more than 137,000 people.
07:35
07:35
New Statesman
Our enemies are circling โ and our military is not equipped to protect us.
07:35
07:37โขHollywood Hills Under Fire
โจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating Los Angeles wildfires, with six separate blazes now threatening Hollywood Hills and landmarks (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News, Evening Standard, Daily Mail). The death toll has risen to five, with over 137,000 people evacuated. UK defence discussions emerge as a secondary theme, with debates about military readiness (New Statesman) and special forces operations against Russian troops (Metro).
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Breaking | Live
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World | Jasper King
07:59
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Travel | Sam Corbishley
08:07
09:03
Wildfires have struck fear into residents of Americaโs second biggest city.
09:03
09:11
LEFT IN RUINS | Celebrity
09:11
09:35
09:43
LEFT IN RUINS | Celebrity
09:43
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09:59
US | Tom Sanders
09:59
10:07
BBC
Los Angeles wildfires approach Hollywood sign, with Sunset Boulevard in ruins
At least five fires are raging in and around Los Angeles, including one that broke out on Wednesday evening in the Hollywood Hills.
10:07
10:07
The Jewish Chronicle
The Pasadena Jewish Temple has been in Southern California for more than 100 years
10:07
10:15
Breaking | Live
10:15
10:31
More deaths reported as flames rip through city and surrounding counties
10:31
10:47
BBC
New wildfire sweeps through Hollywood Hills and threatens landmarks as chaos grips LA
Five people are confirmed dead and more than 137,000 people have been evacuated as some Hollywood stars lose their homes in the blaze.
10:47
10:55
BBC
Los Angeles wildfires approach Hollywood sign, with Sunset Boulevard 'in ruins'
Five people are confirmed dead and more than 137,000 people have been evacuated as some Hollywood stars lose their homes in the blaze.
10:55
10:57โขHollywood Sign Burns While Stars Flee
โจThe newspapers extensively report on escalating Los Angeles wildfires reaching Hollywood Hills, with five confirmed deaths and over 137,000 evacuated (BBC, Guardian, Channel 4, Independent, Sky News). New developments show the iconic Hollywood sign under threat and Sunset Boulevard in ruins (BBC, Metro). Celebrity homes, including those of Anthony Hopkins and John Goodman, have been destroyed (The Sun), while a century-old Jewish temple in Pasadena has been lost (Jewish Chronicle).
11:51
The Guardian
Five killed and landmarks threatened as flames spread to Hollywood Hills
11:51
12:23
12:31
SHUT DOWN | Politics
12:31
12:47
12:55
BBC
'Like Armageddon': Five fires rage in Los Angeles, with whole communities destroyed
The two largest fires - in Palisades and Eaton - cover more than 27,000 acres in total and are 0% contained.
12:55
13:03
Breitbart UK
Nigel Farage is the most trusted person in Britain to lead the UK economy back to growth amid growing pessimism with the Labour governmentโs leftist agenda, a poll has found.
13:03
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13:19
13:19
SHUT DOWN | Politics
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13:27
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13:43
The Spectator
13:43
13:43
14:15
END OF THE ROAD | News TV
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END OF THE ROAD | News TV
14:23
14:31
Breitbart UK
Donald Trump canโt see the โbigger pictureโ, a top Eurocrat says, as Zelensky calls for Western troops to โforce Russia into peaceโ.
14:31
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14:39
The Guardian
Los Angeles braces for more destruction from unprecedented blazes - latest updates
14:39
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END OF THE ROAD | News TV
14:39
14:41โขLA's Armageddon Burns Mansions to Ash
โจThe newspapers extensively report on intensifying Los Angeles wildfires, with the death toll rising and 130,000 evacuated (Independent, Channel 4). New developments show blazes reaching "Armageddon" proportions (BBC), with multimillion-dollar mansions reduced to ruins (Daily Mail, Guardian). Secondary coverage focuses on Zelensky's call for Western troops at Ramstein Summit (Breitbart) and Richard Hammond's divorce announcement after 28 years (Mirror, Sun).
14:47
14:47
Five people killed as flames rip through city and surrounding counties, as 60mph gusts predicted
14:47
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15:11
US | Tom Sanders
15:11
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15:43
BBC
Los Angeles mayor to give update on wildfires as more residents told to evacuate
The two largest fires - in Palisades and Eaton - cover more than 27,000 acres in total and are 0% contained.
15:43
15:43
Meghan Murphy on the โprogressive authoritarianismโ of the outgoing Canadian prime minister.
15:43
15:51
15:59
The Guardian
Los Angeles braces for more destruction from unprecedented blazes
15:59
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16:00
16:07
BBC
Los Angeles mayor giving update on wildfires as more residents told to evacuate
The two largest fires - in Palisades and Eaton - cover more than 27,000 acres in total and are 0% contained.
16:07
16:15
The Guardian
Los Angeles officials update public as unprecedented blazes rage on
16:15
16:15
16:23
BBC
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while official hits out at looters
The two largest fires - in Palisades and Eaton - cover more than 27,000 acres in total and are 0% contained.
16:23
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16:23
The Guardian
Los Angeles braces for more destruction from unprecedented fires
16:23
16:39
The Guardian
Los Angeles mayor says winds and drought created โperfect stormโ; 20 people arrested for looting
16:39
16:39
16:42โขLA Burns While Looters Pounce
โจThe newspapers extensively report on intensifying Los Angeles wildfires, with officials warning of a "perfect storm" of winds and drought (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). New developments show 20 arrests for looting, while fires remain 0% contained across 27,000 acres. Secondary coverage notes Jimmy Carter's funeral, where Trump and Obama were spotted conversing (Daily Mail), and Liz Truss facing criticism over her economic legacy (HuffPost).
16:55
The Jewish Chronicle
The boyโs parents and three siblings have all sustained non-fatal injuries
16:55
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Sky News
Breaking | Live
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END OF THE ROAD | News TV
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BEST FRENEMIES | Politics
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17:35
The Spectator
17:35
17:43
The Guardian
Death toll likely to rise, says LA county sheriff, as blazes caused by โperfect stormโ rage on
17:43
18:31
BBC
LA mayor says winds and drought created 'perfect storm', while officials hit out at looters
The two largest fires - in Palisades and Eaton - cover more than 27,000 acres in total and are 0% contained.
18:31
18:31
Breaking | Live
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18:31
Charlie Peters on the ongoing betrayal of working-class girls.
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Morning Star
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Breaking | Live
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HAMSTER HOME | News TV
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19:53โขPerfect Storm Burns Hollywood Mansions
โจThe newspapers extensively report on Los Angeles wildfires reaching critical levels, with new details showing devastation of celebrity homes and A-listers fleeing (Daily Mail, Mirror, Sky News). Harry and Meghan call for public assistance as thousands more face evacuation orders. The mayor describes a "perfect storm" of winds and drought, with both major fires remaining 0% contained (BBC, Guardian). Looting concerns emerge as officials warn of worsening conditions.
20:16
Charlie Peters on the never-ending betrayal of working-class girls.
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20:31
The LA fires still rage โ catastrophic reality has rivalled fiction in the home of American disaster movies. As the fires spread the insurance losses mount. Estimates are that theyโve reached $13bn in just 24 hours.
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21:11
BALL OVER | Football
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21:35
BBC
Locals find homes reduced to ash as fears grow of more fierce winds spreading LA fires
The wildfires in Los Angeles have already caused $50bn in damage and they continue to burn.
21:35
21:51
The Home Office says 16,400 failed asylum seekers, illegal migrants and foreign criminals were returned in the first six months of the Labour government
21:51
21:59
22:15
The Guardian
Death toll likely to rise; Biden announces federal funding for fight against blazes
22:15
22:31
22:32
The chancellor is seeking advice from cabinet members amid market turmoil
22:32
23:03
The coverage of the Los Angeles fire has exposed the medieval streak in climate activism.
23:03
23:51
The Guardian
California fires live updates: Eaton fire destroys up to 5,000 structures as Los Angeles wildfires rage
23:51
23:53โขLA Burns Fifty Billion
โจThe newspapers extensively cover the Los Angeles wildfires, now deemed the most destructive in the city's history (Channel 4, Guardian). New estimates place damages at $50bn (BBC), with up to 5,000 structures destroyed (Guardian). While some celebrity mansions survive (Daily Mail), fears grow of fiercer winds. Separately, UK economic concerns emerge as Chancellor Reeves faces warnings of 20% food price increases (Independent, Times).
23:59
BBC
Winds to continue to whip up 'chaotic' fires as sheriff warns death toll could rise
Five deaths have been confirmed so far in the Los Angeles fires, which have been fanned by powerful gusts.
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