The Guardian
Los Angeles death toll rises as governor orders water investigation
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This page is an archive of main headlines from the UK for 11.01.2025.
It displays 82 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.
11.01.2025 ⇢ The Day Water Failed Los Angeles
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Governor Newsom's investigation confirmed widespread hydrant failures impaired firefighting efforts in LA, as death toll reached 11 and 10,000 structures were destroyed. Morning coverage documented celebrity evacuations to luxury hotels, while drone users received warnings for hampering rescue operations.
By midday, thickening smoke prompted health emergency declarations as new evacuation orders expanded. The situation deteriorated when Mayor Karen Bass faced criticism over previous $17M fire department budget cuts. Fire Chief's public condemnation of the cuts sparked controversy.
Evening brought reports of 13 missing persons and 22 arrests, while prisoners were deployed to fight blazes. International support arrived from Mexico and Canada as the National Guard doubled its presence. The day ended with residents trapped in gridlock as fires surrounded millionaire enclaves, while an energy company made an undisclosed "staggering admission" about the disaster's cause.
11.01.2025
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BBC
Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' LA wildfires fight
As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply problem.
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The Guardian
Los Angeles death toll rises to 11 as governor orders water investigation
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The Guardian
11 killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as Los Angeles blazes continue
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The Guardian
Eleven killed and 10,000 structures destroyed as Los Angeles blazes continue
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05:21⇢Broken Hydrants Doom LA Fight
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the LA wildfires' escalating crisis, with death toll now at 11 and 10,000 structures destroyed (BBC, Guardian, Sky News). New developments include confirmation of water hydrant issues impairing firefighting efforts, prompting Governor Newsom to order an investigation (BBC). Coverage focuses on celebrities' evacuation to luxury hotels (Daily Mail, Mirror), while drone users are warned they're hampering rescue efforts (Sky News).
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The Spectator
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BBC
Evacuation area grows as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' LA wildfires fight
As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply problem.
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The Guardian
Progress made against some LA fires but thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’
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BBC
Hydrants issue impaired LA wildfires fight, governor says as evacuation area grows
As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply problem.
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UK | Jasper King
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BBC
Hydrants issue impaired LA wildfires fight, governor says, as evacuation area grows
As 11 are confirmed dead, Gavin Newsom orders an independent investigation into the water supply problem.
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MEGA MOVE | Royals
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FIRE HELL | Royals
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The Guardian
LA issues new evacuation order as thickening smoke prompts ‘health emergency’
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Football | Phil Haigh
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New Statesman
How to reconcile the incoming president’s isolationist first term with his new expansionist rhetoric.
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BIG FREEZE | UK News
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Breitbart UK
A former chief of staff to the UK PM heavily implies a conspiracy is afoot because Elon Musk is too well-informed about the UK to believe.
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11:38⇢Hydrants Fail As LA Burns, Britain Freezes
⌨The newspapers report extensively on two major stories: LA wildfires' worsening conditions, with confirmed hydrant malfunctions hampering firefighting efforts (BBC, Guardian, Mirror, Sky News, Spectator), and UK's severe cold snap, with temperatures dropping to -18C, triggering nine amber health alerts and warnings of increased mortality risks (Evening Standard, The Sun). A newer development involves Elon Musk's controversial UK-related statements, which a former Downing Street chief suggests could indicate a conspiracy (Breitbart London).
11:59
BBC
LA residents warned to stay inside over smoke fears, as evacuation area grows
Health officials are warning that smoke and ash pose "immediate and long-term risks to public health" as six fires rage in the city.
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The Spectator
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Rachel Reeves pledges to break with Conservative policy and forge closer links
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The Spectator
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Breitbart UK
The Nigel Farage-led Reform UK party has tied for first place in a national poll for the first time in its history, as the Westminster establishment parties continue to struggle.
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California is still burning, with at least six blazes still active in the region and tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes
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World | Noora Mykkanen
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16:02⇢Toxic Smoke Engulfs LA As Six Fires Rage
⌨The newspapers report extensively on the LA wildfires' latest developments, with six separate fires now raging and new evacuation orders issued as smoke poses severe health risks (BBC, Guardian, Daily Mail, Evening Standard, Times). Officials warn of "immediate and long-term" health hazards from smoke and ash. In UK politics, Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has reached a historic milestone by tying for first place in national polling (Breitbart London), while Labour's Rachel Reeves faces criticism over China policy (Independent).
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ICY RISK | UK News
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FREEZE FEARS | UK News
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Charlie editor-in-chief Gérard Biard on Islamism, free speech and courage.
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BBC
LA wildfires rage on as officials defend response and cadaver dogs search for victims
Specialist teams have begun to look for more people killed, as officials say scale of disaster not down to "lack of preparation".
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California is still burning, with at least six blazes active in the region and tens of thousands of people displaced from their homes
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Muhammad Yunus calls for an investigation into homes given to the anti-corruption minister and her family by allies of her aunt’s deposed regime
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Italian police are investigating a series of suspected ‘Islamic ritual’ sexual assaults against young women during New Year’s Eve in Milan by around 40 men.
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The Spectator
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TRAM TERROR | World News
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A fresh evacuation order has been issued warning people to flee an area close to the Palisades fire – because of an immediate threat to life.
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TRAM HORROR | World News
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19:53⇢LA Deploys Dogs As Hope Fades
⌨The newspapers report a new phase in LA wildfires, with cadaver dogs now searching for victims and fresh evacuation orders issued amid fears of an immediate threat to life (BBC, Channel 4, Sky News, Evening Standard). Officials defend their preparation as 13 people remain missing and 22 are arrested. The UK media also covers a severe cold snap with temperatures reaching -18°C (Metro), while scrutiny falls on Nigel Farage's multiple income sources, including an £8,000-per-hour gold promotion role (Mirror).
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MAX'S BATTLE | Celebrity
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Breitbart UK
Ivor Caplin, a former Labour Party MP and government minister, was reportedly arrested following a ‘paedophile hunter’ group sting.
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BBC
More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area
Many people in the wealthy neighbourhood of Brentwood have been told to leave, as the Palisades Fire spreads east.
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The Guardian
Governor doubles national guard in LA as firefighters arrive from Mexico and Canada
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UK | Sam Corbishley
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The Palisades blaze is threatening Brentwood, one of the most affluent enclaves of America's second-biggest city.
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