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bbc.co.uk | 2 hrs. 38 min. ago

Watch: Fire engulfs Hitler's mountaintop Eagle's Nest retreat

Police in the southern German state of Bavaria have detained a 33-year-old German man following the fire.

pagesix.com | 3 hrs. 2 min. ago

Meghan Markle’s half-brother fires back at dad Thomas’ ‘incredible’ denial of child porn allegations

"I'm sure the huge piles of evidence I've taken to the police today will reveal the truth once the police experts examine it," Meghan's brother said.

abcnews.com | 4 hrs. 13 min. ago

Fire breaks out at Eagle's Nest retreat built for Hitler in Germany; person detained

Authorities say the retreat known as the Eagle’s Nest built for Adolf Hitler in the Bavarian Alps has burned down almost completely in a fire, and work to extinguish the blaze was still in progress Saturday

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 26 min. ago

Seven killed as tipper carrying diesel catches fire in ASR district of Andhra Pradesh

A spark is suspected to have triggered an explosion when staff of the tipper were shifting diesel to a pickup truck; government teacher who took a lift in the tipper for her school is among the deceased

thehindu.com | 4 hrs. 59 min. ago

Police fire tear gas as new French protests kick off

The capital’s police said officers had confiscated various forbidden items but described the situation as calm

thehindu.com | 5 hrs. 33 min. ago

India unequivocally condemns attack on church in Jordan’s Hamoud

“Seven people were killed and 34 others sustained injuries when gunmen opened fire at a funeral in the church in Hamoud on October 23,” authorities said

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 5 hrs. 49 min. ago

Indiana couple’s fire insurance lawsuit revived after insurer denied claim over suspected arson

In November 2020, a couple in Richmond, Indiana, faced devastating property damage due to a fire that investigators deemed intentionally ignited. Despite an absence of a suspect, the insurance company rejected their claims, citing potential arson and insufficient cooperation. Now, an appeals court has enabled the couple's lawsuit to proceed, revealing unresolved issues concerning compliance with insurance policies and the expectation of good faith actions.

globalnews.ca | 6 hrs. 25 min. ago

7 dead, 40 wounded after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan

The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 90 kilometers (55 miles) south of the capital, Amman.

npr.org | 6 hrs. 48 min. ago

Gunmen open fire at a church during a funeral in Jordan, killing 7 and wounding 40

Footage broadcast on Jordanian state television showed three gunmen firing shots at a Greek Orthodox church in the city of Karak on Friday.

nytimes.com | 7 hrs. 27 min. ago

[$] ‘Eagle’s Nest,’ Nazi-Era Guesthouse in German Alps, Is Gutted by Fire

The police said on Saturday that the structure, a tourist attraction for decades, was probably not salvageable. A man was arrested in connection with the blaze.

thehindu.com | 7 hrs. 45 min. ago

Fire breaks out at Hitler's mountain retreat, suspect arrested

Built between 1937 and 1938, the Eagle's Nest forms part of the toxic legacy of Hitler's Third Reich, which was responsible for the deaths of millions of Jews along with Roma, LGBTQ people and Communists in the Holocaust

dw.com | 8 hrs. 29 min. ago

Germany news: Merz to speak at CSU party conference

With his coalition under pressure, Merz will speak at the close of the CSU party conference. Meanwhile, fire has largely destroyed Hitler's former Eagle's Nest retreat. DW has more

iol.co.za | 9 hrs. 26 min. ago

Hot weather forecast for parts of South Africa this Saturday

Planning your Saturday? Hot weather is on the cards in several parts of South Africa, while parts of KwaZulu-Natal could see afternoon thunderstorms. An extremely high fire danger warning is also in place for Nama Khoi in the Northern Cape.

euronews.com | 10 hrs. 26 min. ago

Arrest made after major fire breaks out at Hitler's 'Eagle's Nest' mountain retreat in Bavaria

The building, completed in 1938, was designed to be used as a retreat for Nazi officials, although it was rarely used by Hitler himself.

cbsnews.com | 11 hrs. 50 min. ago

One arrested after fire at Hitler's Eagle Nest mountain retreat

Police said firefighting efforts were hampered due to local conditions.

iol.co.za | 12 hrs. 17 min. ago

Motorist killed after VW Golf catches fire in M41 crash near Cornubia Mall in Durban

Emergency teams responded to a two-vehicle crash on Durban’s M41 near Cornubia Mall, where a Volkswagen Golf 1 caught fire and its occupant was declared dead at the scene.

nytimes.com | 12 hrs. 51 min. ago

[$] Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say

The Israeli military said two soldiers and two attackers had been killed, and three soldiers wounded. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to launch a major offensive in the Israeli-occupied territory.

thehindu.com | 13 hrs. 8 min. ago

At least four killed, as two vehicles catch fire in ASR district

The incident reportedly occurred while diesel was being poured into the truck from the tipper

nypost.com | 13 hrs. 18 min. ago

Florida judge under fire after asking domestic violence suspect for cooking advice in court

“If you were going to cook me a dish, what would it be?” Judge Allison Gilman asked the suspect.

iol.co.za | 13 hrs. 40 min. ago

Today's weather forecast: Extreme fire danger warning as temperatures soar in parts of the country

Planning your Saturday? Hot weather is on the cards in several parts of South Africa, while parts of KwaZulu-Natal could see afternoon thunderstorms. An extremely high fire danger warning is also in place for Nama Khoi in the Northern Cape.

foxnews.com | 14 hrs. 35 min. ago

McMahon plans to 'fire' herself from a job, striving to show Congress that the Department of Ed is not needed

Linda McMahon is shifting Department of Education functions to the departments of Labor and Treasury through interagency agreements as proof of concept.

bbc.co.uk | 14 hrs. 37 min. ago

Arrest made after fire at Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat

Around 200 emergency personnel are deployed to fight the blaze at the Nazi dictator's Alpine residence in Germany.

thehindu.com | 14 hrs. 50 min. ago

Indonesia wildfires threaten world’s oldest cave paintings

Near the Maros-Pangkep cave, firefighters worked to put out fires as smoke drifted over the dramatic karst landscape ‌that is a defining feature of the national park and ​UNESCO Global Geopark surrounding the cave

dw.com | 15 hrs. 57 min. ago

Hitler's Eagle's Nest retreat catches fire, police say

Authorities have arrested a suspect as firemen try to put out the fire in Bavaria, near the Austrian border.

theguardian.com | 16 hrs. 15 min. ago

Seven killed and 40 injured after gunmen open fire at church funeral in Jordan

Footage broadcast on state television showed two gunmen who appear to be holding pistols approaching the church and firing shotsGunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and wounding 40 others, authorities said.The shooting took place at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180km (110 miles) south of the capital, Amman.

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globalnews.ca | 16 hrs. 54 min. ago

‘He ran into the fire’: Military medic critically injured saving fellow soldiers in CFB Wainwright fire

His mother says Cpl. Liam Keane kept running into the deadly fire to save fellow soldiers until his own injuries overtook him.

nypost.com | 17 hrs. 17 min. ago

LA wildfire survivors escaped the flames — only to face a devastating new nightmare

When the Eaton Fire forced Anne Marie Molina and her family to evacuate their Pasadena home, they had no idea how much it would cost simply to get their lives back.

bbc.co.uk | 18 hrs. 43 min. ago

Ruins of Limoges city hall a symbol of France divided by national protests

Younger Limoges residents see the destruction of their town hall as unfortunate collateral damage in a wider movement. For others, the fire was an unacceptable tragedy.

livemint.com | 20 hrs. 41 min. ago

Jordan church shooting: 7 killed, 34 wounded as gunmen open fire during funeral in Karak

A government statement said the attack had been “carried out by unknown assailants” but did not clarify whether any of the gunmen had been captured or killed.

cbsnews.com | 20 hrs. 44 min. ago

Deadly shooting in Paris suburb investigated as terrorism, officials say

A gunman opened fire from his car in the Paris suburb of Trappes on Friday, in what authorities described as a racially motivated act of terrorism.

globalnews.ca | 21 hrs. 47 min. ago

Saskatoon police seek person seen ‘prowling’ before suspicious house fire

Police are asking the public for help identifying a person of interest in connection with an alleged arson that occurred at a home in Saskatoon.

nytimes.com | 23 hrs. 45 min. ago

One Killed Near Paris After Gunman Fires at Random, Officials Say

The shooter was arrested after firing from a car in several locations southwest of the capital. Antiterrorism prosecutors said they were exploring a racial or religious motive.

mirror.co.uk | 1 days ago

Seven dead and 34 injured after gunmen open fire at funeral in Jordan church

A witness said the gunmen got out of a vehicle and opened fire at mourners attending a funeral at a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan before fleeing the scene

nytimes.com | 1 days ago

Gunmen Open Fire at Church in Jordan, Killing at Least Seven

The shooting took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, home to a longstanding Christian community, according to Jordan’s police chief.

abcnews.com | 1 days ago

Gunmen open fire inside a church in Jordan, causing deaths and injuries

Authorities in Jordan say that gunmen have opened fire inside a church in Jordan

scmp.com | 1 days ago

URA tells owners to avoid hiring lift company at centre of fire safety probe

Hong Kong’s Urban Renewal Authority has advised property owners under a subsidy scheme against hiring a contractor that failed to install fire safety components in lifts at hundreds of buildings, saying it had “lost confidence” in the company. The move came a day after the government suspended the performance rating for Taizoom Elevator, which was found to have failed to install required fire-resistant door frame components at 338 buildings as inspections of its work across the city are carried...

dw.com | 1 days ago

Jordan: Karak church shooting leaves 6 dead, dozens injured

The shooting at a Greek Orthodox church in southern Jordan happened during a funeral, according to local authorities. Two unidentified men opened fire on the procession.