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An Indonesian crew member is missing after a helicopter plunged into a remote Indonesian river while fighting fires that have raged across the island of Borneo.

Electrical causes are predominating in India’s recent fire incidents; while codes and guidelines are covering these increasingly, there are still major gaps such as taking into account harmonic currents put into the system by state-of-the-art electronics equipment

“I just want to know what he is for us,” offers Mike, a Spurs fan ahead of Saturday’s Premier League match between Leeds United and Tottenham Hotspur. The "he" being referred to is Omar Marmoush, the Egypt international recently signed in a big-money deal from Manchester City. Ten games in, Spurs fans are trying to work out what they’ve got in the player who

York City captain Ollie Pearce scores after just 10 seconds followed by a second in the 13th minute, as his side cruise to a 4-0 FA Cup first round win at home to Northampton.

Nebraska's Matt Rhule has fired offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen after the Huskers have averaged just 13.5 points during a four-game Big Ten losing streak.

French animation filmmaker Sylvain Chomet, the four-time Oscar nominee behind “The Triplets of Belleville” and “The Illusionist,” is pushing back against accusations that generative AI was used to create his animated short for Dior featuring a voice cast led by Robert Pattinson, Rihanna, Josh O’Connor, LaKeith Stanfield, Louis Garrel and Camille Cottin. The

James McDonald reveals a cheeky sledge from James Bracey has fired him up for Stakes Day.

The first, most damaging, blaze flared a year ago, closing the popular Tongariro Crossing track for more than a week. It was followed by another fire a month later.

An endangered species is returning home months after bushfires destroyed its habitat.

As the nights draw in over here in Europe, the International Insider stays strong. Jesse Whittock with you this week, in a week full of drama in the worlds of TV and film. Don’t forget to sign up for the full Insider experience here. And we begin… Russell Brand Guilty Convicted on multiple charges: Yesterday […]

Rory McIlroy recovers from the setback of being penalised two shots in his opening round at the Abu Dhabi Championship by firing 11 birdies in a nine-under-par 63 in round two on Friday.

The storm knocked out power, disrupted travel and caused flooding.

Toronto fire officials have been sounding the alarm over the hazards of lithium-ion batteries and now the Ford government is making changes to two laws aimed at cracking down on those whose actions help spark those fires

The chef behind the previously two-hatted Igni is opening his first restaurant in nearly three years.

Dubai Police have revealed how forensic engineering techniques help solve murder cases, identify victims and investigate suspicious fatal accidents. Evidence such as a broken shower rail, fuel traces beneath a burnt vehicle and facial reconstruction has helped investigators solve murders. Lieutenant Colonel Dr Engineer Mohammad Ali Al Qasim, head of the Fore

<p>President Donald Trump’s stunning midterms defeat by the Democrats has upended another US election — the race to replace him in the White House in 2028.</p> <p>The crushing defeat for the Republicans is particularly stinging for Vice President JD Vance, who had been the frontrunner but now risks being seen as tied to his lame-duck boss.</p> <p>But the mid

It's Guy Fawkes day and in the lead-up, Fire and Emergency has already seen a spate of fires caused by stray fireworks.

Nicki Minaj marked Election Day with a seemingly AI-created graphic of horror movie icon Chucky in a pink suit with a pin that reads: “Vote Red.” The Republican messaging was hardly a surprise given the rapper has closely aligned herself with Donald Trump and his MAGA fanbase in recent months, but one person who staunchly […]

<p>Tadpoles collected from puddles in East Gippsland were transported to Melbourne zoo, where they were raised to metamorphosis and successfully bred in captivity for the first time</p><p>After the 2019-20 <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2025/feb/10/black-summer-after-the-fires-andrew-odwyer-geoffrey-keaton-death-toll-five-

Trump's party dealt a setback as Republican bid to tilt Florida's House map falters on a strong night for Democrats.

South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said its military "detected several missiles launched from the Sondok area of North Korea towards the East Sea on the morning of Nov 4".&nbsp;

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the East Se...

Kim Yo Jong refuses dialogue with US after denying responsibility for theft of more than $6bn in crypto assets.

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired multiple missiles toward the East Se...

Tokyo did not issue an alert about any North Korean missile launches, as it usually does with those that could pose a threat to Japan.

SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired an unidentified projectile toward th...

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The prince says 2026 was the first summer he felt "worried about the scale of the wildfires".

Oklahoma has fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after less than two seasons, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

Oklahoma has fired offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle after less than two seasons, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.

Kai Havertz fires Arsenal clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League standings.

The Noles ousted Norvell in the midst of another down year. FSU must make a smart decision on what comes next.

In its heyday, the golf course was played on by Lydia Ko and hosted the World Cup of Golf and two New Zealand Opens.

Selaco: The Machines of War arrives later this month.

Pyongyang claimed the warhead is "capable of turning into ashes a target area of 12 to 13 hectares."

Wildfires in Indonesia are blanketing the country and other southeast Asian nations in toxic smog, prompting widespread protests.

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Bill Maher learned that when it comes to Donald Trump, no good deed goes unpunished. On last week’s episode of “Real Time with Bill Maher,” the political pundit defended his recent White House dinner with the president, exclaiming, “You know what? Fuck you. I like these dinners,” before conducting an embarrassingly chummy interview with Trump’s […]

A helicopter was called to put out one of the fires.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says he blasted Max Dowman for red card in shock cup loss at Fleetwood.

Persistent wildfires sparked by drought have enveloped the region in smog.

According to KCNA, Kim said that pursuing superiority in drone technology was "an indispensable option" given the changing nature of modern warfare.

Since returning to office early last year, Trump has overseen a purge of top military personnel, including the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Teens with cameras played a cruel prank on a father stocking shelves at a Michigan grocery store. But the dad told them off in a video that's inspired a huge response from fed-up people everywhere. Tom Hanson has the story.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's aggressive and, what critics call, dangerous overhaul of the U.S. military continued this week. Top military strategist Lt. General Brett Sylvia was abruptly fired, accused of leaking classified information to the media. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Three appeal judges rejected Patterson’s plea for her conviction to be overturned and instead increased her sentence because of her “shocking criminality”.

Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was the second general under Hegseth to be removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was subject of investigation into leaking information about Iran and Ukraine.

Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia was fired as part of a broad and highly unusual campaign to find and punish senior military officers who speak to reporters.

A group of Dunedin high school students have come up with an innovative solution for a $1 million problem facing farmers.

<p>The United States has fired a top military planner, US media reported, with some outlets saying the dismissal was due to the officer allegedly leaking classified information.</p> <p>Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Staff, US media reported on Wednesday, citing unnamed sources

<p>The United States has fired a top military planner, US media reported, in a surprise shake-up as President Donald Trump appears to be preparing to <a href="https://www.dawn.com/news/2039463">resume</a> large-scale strikes against Iran.</p> <p>Army Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed from his role as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth fired Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who was head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, for apparent misconduct with classified information on the Iran and Russia-Ukraine wars, a Pentagon official told CBS News. Charlie D'Agata reports.

Secretary Pete Hegseth has removed Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, the Pentagon's top military planner, according to a Pentagon official. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi reports.

North Korea fired around 10 ballistic missiles toward the sea off its east coast on Thursday, South Korea's military said, as tensions run high ahead of Pyongyang's end-of-month deadline to activate propaganda loudspeakers along the heavily armed border.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon's top military planner, Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, a Pentagon official told CBS News.

North Korea has launched ballistic missiles off its east coast into the Sea of Japan, South Korea said on Thursday, as tensions continued to rise between the two countries.

Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia was removed as head of strategy, plans and policy on the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

Seoul accuses Pyongyang of causing a landmine explosion that injured three of its soldiers, an accusation North denies.