‘Steady progress’: Crews aided by rain, cooler temps in containing Malibu’s Franklin Fire

Thousands of acres in Malibu remain ablaze as firefighters work to make progress to contain the Franklin Fire and lift some evacuations in the area, officials said Thursday. A once…

Franklin Fire: Homes burn in Malibu wildfire; firefighters battle wind-driven blaze, mass evacuations ordered

Thousands of Southern California residents were under evacuation orders and warnings Tuesday as firefighters battled a wind-driven wildfire in Malibu that burned near seaside mansions and Pepperdine University, where students…

India surpasses US as largest market for Zoho’s finance suite

Business, Finance, Economy News Live Updates: India and the Middle East are the largest markets for Zoho’s Finance Suite, Prashant Ganti, Head of Product Management, Finance and Operations BU, Zoho…

Franklin Fire in Malibu scorches over 4,000 acres, firefighters get containment up to 20%

As the Franklin Fire in Malibu has pushed away from homes, it has entered steep terrain — making the 4,037-acre fire difficult for crews to access. But firefighters have managed to…

Cause of Malibu Franklin Fire under investigation; Residents still without power

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the Franklin Fire in Malibu Canyon, which has burned 4,031 acres and destroyed at least nine structures. Containment has increased to 20…

Franklin Fire in Malibu only 7% contained, but improving weather could aid crews fighting 4,000-acre blaze

I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A fast-moving wildfire has scorched 4,000 acres in Malibu, forcing 20,000 residents to…

Iran’s Khamenei says Assad’s ouster planned by US and Israel, blames ‘neighbour’

Iran’s supreme leader has accused the US and Israel of orchestrating the downfall of Syria’s former president Bashar al-Assad and pushing Iran out of the country. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…

Malibu wildfire destroys homes, forces 6,300 people to evacuate

MALIBU, USA – Aided by favorable winds and weather, firefighters on Wednesday, December 11, progressed in containing a wildfire in the beach community of Malibu, California, where 6,300 people evacuated…

Hamas agrees to Israeli military presence in Gaza after ceasefire, say Arab mediators

In the wake of sustained Israeli military pressure on Hamas in the Gaza Strip, its supporter Iran, and its ally Hezbollah in Lebanon, the terrorist group has become flexible in…

Israeli Ground Forces Cross into Syria, Officials Say

Israeli ground forces have overtly crossed into Syrian territory for the first time since the 1973 October War, passing the demilitarized border zone, two Israeli officials said. Israeli ground forces…