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Aussie actor died after water supply wasn’t working in LA wildfires, death toll rises to 16

Former child star Rory Sykes dies in LA wildfires, mother considers legal action.

Victims of the LA wildfires: A great-grandmother, surfer, father, and son

There are 11 confirmed deaths from the fires.

‘Horror movie’: Burning LA homes livestreamed their own destruction as owners watched

A couple spent hours watching a livestream of flames closing in on their home.

Los Angeles wildfires in figures: Five blazes and 11 dead

Los Angeles is being ravaged by five different big blazes.

LA fires burn larger area than San Francisco, killing at least 11

Victims include an 82-year-old church volunteer and a 67-year-old amputee.

Untouched palm trees in LA spark bizarre fire conspiracy theories

Theories of government plots and '15-minute cities' have emerged on social media.

‘Apocalyptic’: Ghastly remains of Malibu as new LA fire breaks out

The remains of once-fabulous houses are now nothing but ash and memories.

US Supreme Court appears likely to uphold TikTok ban-or-sale law

The law would effectively shut down TikTok in the United States.

Donald Trump sentenced without penalty and wildfires continue in Los Angeles | NZ Herald News Update

Donald Trump has been sentenced without penalty in the New York hush money case and wildfires continue to burn through Los Angeles. Video / NZ Herald, AFP

Research finds vaccines are not behind the rise in autism. So what is?

New York Times: Scientists have studied dozens of potential triggers.

Elon Musk is trying to break Germany’s quarantine on the far-right AfD

New York Times: On X, Elon Musk is pitching the party as mainstream.

Wildfires can leave lasting psychological scars

New York Times: Survivors can experience mental health issues long after a blaze is out.

Trump urges court to block special counsel report release

Supreme Court asked to block Trump's sentencing amid federal report dispute

‘Utter breakdown in leadership’: Mayor slammed over LA wildfires

New York Times: Weather alerts were issued last week, but Mayor Karen Bass said nothing.

Kiwi in Los Angeles wildfires

A New Zealander caught in the Los Angeles wildfires has revealed what it has been like, describing smoke surrounding the city. Video / Isabella Rolston

Los Angeles wildfires continue and firefighters battle Whangārei scrub fire | NZ Herald News Update

Wildfires continue to burn across Los Angeles and firefighters continue to battle scrub fire east of Whangārei. Video / NZ Herald

‘Panic mode’: Five dead in LA wildfires as Hollywood burns and 100,000 evacuated

Crews have been overwhelmed by the speed of the unfolding disasters as water runs dry.

The US ‘Presidents Club’ convenes to honour Jimmy Carter

Biden eulogises as former presidents gather for Jimmy Carter's farewell in DC.