Tens of thousands of people were allowed to return to their homes as authorities lifted an evacuation order on Thursday, with firefighters, aided by water-dropping helicopters, finding some success in restraining a fire in the mountains north of Los Angeles. Multiple uncontrolled fires around the city and its surrounding counties continue to place residents under evacuation warnings.
Residents allowed to return as firefighters make progress on north Los Angeles fire
Mogadishu clashes exacerbate Somalia’s ongoing political crisis
Fighting broke out in Mogadishu as tensions surrounding delayed elections escalated. Government and opposition forces engaged in armed clashes, leading to significant disruption and civilian
Support increases for US bill aiming to restrict arms sales to Israel
Support for the Block the Bombs Act in the United States has increased significantly, with 73 co-sponsors now backing the bill designed to restrict arms