Two dead, thousands told to flee California wildfire

Los Angeles, Sept 6 (AFP/APP):At least two people are dead and thousands have been ordered to flee a rapidly spreading fire in California, with the region’s oppressive heatwave expected to peak Tuesday. Several buildings were destroyed as the Fairview fire erupted southeast of Los Angeles, […]

Key points of new UK premier’s first speech

London, Sept 6 (AFP/APP): Liz Truss on Tuesday set out three “early priorities” for her government in her first speech as Britain’s new prime minister. Here are the key points of her speech: – Economy – “We need to build roads, homes and broadband faster. […]

PSG face backlash over mockery of train travel option

Paris, Sept 6 (AFP/APP): French football giants Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday faced accusations of failing to take climate change seriously, after coach Christophe Galtier and star Kylian Mbappe mocked a suggestion that they should take the train rather than private planes for short-haul travel. Galtier […]

European news agencies launch joint Brussels newsroom

Brussels, Sept 6 (AFP/APP):A coalition of European news agencies, backed by funding from the European Commission, launched a new joint newsroom in Brussels on Tuesday. The 16 agencies — dpa, AFP, AGERPRES, ANSA, APA, ATA, Belga, BTA, EFE, Europa Press, FENA, HINA, MIA, STA, Tanjug […]

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