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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 12.01.2025.
It displays 85 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
12.01.2025 โข Fire Claims Hollywood While Rich Hire Private Guards
โจThe LA fires death toll reached 16, with 10,000 structures destroyed and 35,000 properties without power. Morning coverage focused on celebrities breaking water conservation rules, while authorities struggled with looters disguising themselves as firefighters. A civilian drone disrupted emergency aircraft operations.
By afternoon, Governor Newsom declared this "the worst natural disaster in US history" as wealthy residents hired private firefighters at $2,000 per hour, sparking public outrage. Trump threatened to withhold federal aid, while environmental laws were suspended to expedite rebuilding.
Evening reports detailed the death of a British-born former child star, trapped in a fire-hit cottage. The fire chief prepared for "critical fire weather" with 50mph winds forecast. International crews arrived as prisoner contingents joined firefighting efforts, marking an escalation from previous days' containment attempts.
By afternoon, Governor Newsom declared this "the worst natural disaster in US history" as wealthy residents hired private firefighters at $2,000 per hour, sparking public outrage. Trump threatened to withhold federal aid, while environmental laws were suspended to expedite rebuilding.
Evening reports detailed the death of a British-born former child star, trapped in a fire-hit cottage. The fire chief prepared for "critical fire weather" with 50mph winds forecast. International crews arrived as prisoner contingents joined firefighting efforts, marking an escalation from previous days' containment attempts.
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The Guardian
Evacuation orders expand as Santa Ana winds are expected to pick up
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02:25โขPrisoners Join LA's Inferno Fight
โจThe newspapers report heavily on the LA fires' latest phase, with Santa Ana winds threatening to worsen conditions and expand evacuation zones (BBC, Guardian, Sky News, Evening Standard). New developments include the deployment of prisoners to fight blazes, while celebrities face criticism for water usage during shortages (Daily Mail, Breitbart). In UK news, a former Labour MP faces arrest over alleged child-related offenses (Breitbart), and a police officer died while attending to a crash (Metro).
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The Guardian
Sixteen killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as blazes continue
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The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
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BBC
LA fires death toll rises to 16 as firefighters brace for intense winds
As winds pick up, LA firefighters desperately battle to contain the enormous fires threatening homes.
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The Guardian
International crews arrive to battle raging LA wildfires as death toll rises to 16
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The Spectator
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Football | Louis Sealey
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The Guardian
16 deaths confirmed as flames threaten UCLA campus and worsening winds predicted
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APOCALYPTIC SCENES | US News
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The Jewish Chronicle
Defence Minister Israel Katz seemingly indicated that the war could continue indefinitely if an agreement isnโt reached soon
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The Guardian
Around 35,000 homes and business without electricity in LA as 16 deaths confirmed
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10:57โขLooters Don Fire Uniforms As LA Burns
โจThe newspapers report a significant escalation in the LA fires crisis, with death toll reaching 16 and 35,000 properties losing power (BBC, Guardian, Independent, Sky News). New developments include looters disguising as firefighters, civilian drones disrupting emergency aircraft, and criticism of celebrities like Kardashian for breaking water conservation rules (Daily Mail, Sky News). Meanwhile, UK faces local transport disruption with a fire at London Waterloo (Evening Standard).
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UK | Brooke Davies
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The Jewish Chronicle
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dispatched his security chiefs for the first joint visit since August
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BBC
LA fires death toll rises to 16 as officials warn against looting and hotel price hikes
Officials are warning against illegal price increases and say they will prosecute people who violate California's disaster laws.
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The Jewish Chronicle
At a rally in the Negev, Mandy Damari praised President-elect Donald Trump for giving her โstrengthโ
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Breitbart UK
A victim of a Pakistani child rape grooming gang joined Nigel Farage and Reform UK to demand a national public inquiry into the abuse of young girls in Britain and the failures of authorities to protect them.
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The Guardian
Around 35,000 LA homes and businesses without electricity as at least 16 deaths confirmed
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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The Guardian
Around 35,000 LA homes and businesses without electricity as police issue warning over looters
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13:05โขLA Landlords Cash In As City Burns
โจThe newspapers report on escalating LA fires aftermath, with death toll reaching 16 and authorities warning against looting and price gouging by landlords (BBC, Guardian, Independent). Around 35,000 properties lost power, while officials threaten prosecution for violations of disaster laws. UK media simultaneously covers a stabbing of a nurse in A&E (Metro) and renewed attention to historical grooming gang investigations (Breitbart London).
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FIRE & FURY | US News
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FIRE & FURY | US News
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FIRE & FURY | US News
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HOSPITAL HORROR | UK News
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HOSPITAL HORROR | UK News
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BBC
At least 16 killed by LA fires as crews make progress containing one blaze
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has called Democrat officials in California "incompetent" over their handling of the fires.
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UK | Gergana Krasteva
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The Guardian
About 35,000 LA homes and businesses without electricity as police issue warning over looters
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BBC
Threat of fires in LA County is still 'very high', says fire chief, as at least 16 killed
Meanwhile, President-elect Donald Trump has called Democrat officials in California "incompetent" over their handling of the fires.
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Tulip Siddiqโs Labour Party flyers were found amid the rubble of the palace in Dhaka that belonged to her aunt Sheikh Hasina
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16:41โขPrivate Fire Squads Guard LA Mansions
โจThe newspapers report intensified coverage of LA fires, with new focus on private firefighting services hired by wealthy residents for $2,000 per hour (Daily Mail). Trump's criticism of Democrat officials and threats to withhold aid (BBC, Sky News) coincide with the governor declaring this the worst natural disaster in US history (Independent). The crisis has left 35,000 properties without power and faces looting threats (Guardian), while the death toll reaches 16 (Evening Standard).
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A Labour Party MP has broken ranks with Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer to demand a national public inquiry into the child rape grooming gang scandal, arguing that the substantial public interest is not merely a fixation of the so-called โfar-rightโ.
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Tulip Siddiqโs flyers were found amid the rubble of the palace in Dhaka
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The Spectator
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Tulip Siddiqโs flyers were found amid the rubble of the palace in Dhaka
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The Guardian
Los Angeles prepared for severe winds expected in coming days, mayor says
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HOSPITAL HORROR | UK News
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Morning Star
Ministers urged to nationalise North Sea fossil fuels to prevent massive taxpayer bailout and a just transition when the reserves run dry
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BBC
Crews tackle fresh wildfire flare ups in LA ahead of strong winds
Three wildfires are currently active in parts of LA as firefighters brace for another round of strong Santa Ana winds.
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Firefighters are still battling to contain three fires around Los Angeles โ and officials warn the risk remains โvery highโ with โcritical fire weather conditionsโ continuing into next week. Entire stretches of the city, from Malibu to Pasadena โ are without power, water and communications.
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The Sun
BACK UNDER THE KNIFE | Celebrity
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The Guardian
Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws to allow rebuilding in fire zones
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BBC
Crews tackle fresh wildfire flare-ups in LA ahead of strong winds
Officials say the threat of fires is still "very high" as three wildfires remain active in parts of Los Angeles.
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BBC
Firefighters make progress but two large blazes continue across LA
Officials say the threat of fires is still "very high" as two blazes rage across LA, with another almost contained.
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21:05โขLA Fires: Progress Amid Tragedy
โจThe newspapers report new developments in LA fires, with firefighters making progress but two major blazes still active (BBC, Channel 4). A British-born former child star's death in the inferno is detailed (Daily Mail), while Governor Newsom suspends environmental laws for rebuilding (Guardian). In UK politics, a Labour MP breaks from party line demanding grooming gang inquiry (Breitbart), while concern grows over North Sea fossil fuel management (Morning Star).
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LA DOLCE CHEATER | Football
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Former MI6 chief and partyโs own MPs warn of threat to security in โideologically drivenโ push to expand renewable energy
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The Guardian
LA fire chief says โwe are readyโ ahead of critical fire weather and heavy winds forecast
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Former MI6 chief and partyโs own MPs warn of threat to security in โideologically drivenโ push to expand renewable energy
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