How ‘Santa Ana’ winds and climate change are fueling wildfires in Malibu

Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire in the wealthy coastal town of Malibu, California, which began on December 9. The so-called Franklin Fire has charred more than 4,000 acres…

Rain interrupts proceedings after India opt to bowl

Australia’s openers Usman Khawaja and Nathan McSweeney were unseparated through the stop-start beginning to the Brisbane Test which saw only 13.2 overs bowled in the opening session interspersed by two…

Malibu burns, Syria falls and more of the week’s best photos

Syrian rebels topple the Assad regime; the Santa surfing competition in California; a commemoration of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary in Chile. See 11 of the week’s most…

Alake Market building space to be allotted to private player to sell vegetables, flowers: Mayor

Mangaluru, December 14, 2024: Mayor Manoj Kumar said on Friday that the management of Alake Market — which has not been occupied since its inauguration four years ago — will…

Drone launched at Netanyahu’s home; Israeli leader vows ‘nothing will deter us’

A drone was launched toward Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s home in the northern Israeli town of Caesarea on Saturday, his spokesman said, adding that the premier was not in…

A diminished Hezbollah is made even weaker by the toppling of Assad in Syria

A severely hobbled Hezbollah was in no position to help defend former Syrian President Bashar Assad, a longtime ally, from the lightning-fast insurgency that toppled him. With Assad gone, the…

Allu Arjun’s wife Sneha Reddy breaks down, hugs actor as he returns home after spending night in jail

Sneha Reddy welcomed her husband, Allu Arjun, with a hug as he returned from jail. Their children were also seen with them. Allu Arjun’s wife, Sneha Reddy, welcomed the actor…

India vs Australia Live Score, 3rd Test Day 1 Updates: AUS 28/0 vs IND; Khawaja, McSweeney at crease as rain suspends play

The ongoing Test series between India and Australia is a significant event in the cricketing calendar, characterized by its rich history and competitive spirit. The rivalry between these two teams…

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: Floodlights on at the Gabba as relentless rain continues, washout looming

India vs Australia 3rd Test Day 1 Live Score: The start of the second session has been delayed with rain continuing to come down at the Gabba despite the ground’s…

Has Brisbane weather misled Rohit Sharma into bowling first in Gabba Test

The overcast and rainy conditions in Brisbane might have made the decision to bowl first an obvious one, which is what India captain Rohit Sharma did after winning the toss…