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Council investigate reports of an algal bloom in Doubtful Sound
Algal bloom can damage ecosystems and be harmful if touched or consumed.

LA mayor, California governor criticised over fires as political clash ensues
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has come under criticism for her response to the wildfires while California governor Gavin Newsom is being blamed by Trump for the disaster.

Man allegedly chased a woman and her small child with a weapon at a Wellington bus stop
Police were called to a bus stop in the Wellington suburb of Khandallah on Thursday to what they have described as a family harm incident.

Supreme Court lets Trump sentencing proceed in New York hush money case
The court turned down Trump's last-minute bid to prevent his sentencing which is scheduled for Friday in New York state court in Manhattan.

Everton overcome Peterborough after Dyche sacking
Premier League strugglers Everton began their post-Sean Dyche era with victory over League One Peterborough in the FA Cup third round.

Trump Dishes Out Blame for LA Fires
Across LA County, the number of people told to evacuate has risen to over 175,000.

'I paid fake doctor thousands for fillers - now I look like a gargoyle'
Cosmetics clinic says it has "totally reviewed all procedures" since treating Andrea.

The Papers: 'Lost Angeles' and 'Musk seeks plan to oust Starmer'
Friday's headlines include more reports of devastation in Los Angeles due to wildfires.

'Like a warzone': LA residents describe fleeing fire
People at an evacuation centre describe fleeing their homes as flames engulfed their streets.

Supreme Court rejects Trump bid to halt hush-money case sentencing
Trump had launched a last-minute appeal at the US Supreme Court ahead of Friday's sentencing hearing.

Police search for missing sisters last seen three days ago
Eliza and Henrietta Huszti were last seen together on CCTV in Aberdeen in the early hours of Tuesday.

Man accused of attack on public bus remanded in custody
A gang member accused of smashing a bus windscreen with a hatchet to get to three passengers on board faces 25 charges.

In pictures: Firestorms devastate Los Angeles
Thousands of homes have been destroyed in Los Angeles fires this week. Here are some of the harrowing images photographers from AFP and Getty have captured.

Weird and wonderful driving rules from around the world
If you're driving in Illinois it is mandated your car must have a steering wheel, on Christmas Island the crabs get right of way and in Alabama legislators felt it necessary to prohibit driving while blindfolded.

Lakers and Kings postpone games amid Los Angeles wildfires
The Los Angeles Lakers postpone Friday's NBA fixture against the Charlotte Hornets amid ongoing wildfires in the region, while Los Angeles Kings do the same for their scheduled NHL game.

Rebels issue demand for RFU chief Sweeney sacking
The crisis at the top of English rugby erupts as rebels call for a final confrontation over Rugby Football Union's embattled chief executive Bill Sweeney

'Everton need stability' - how chaotic day unfolded
Everton sacked manager Sean Dyche just hours before their FA Cup win against Peterborough - this is how a chaotic day unfolded at Goodison Park.

Danes struggle with response to Trump Greenland threat
Copenhagen's grey winter skies match the mood among politicians and business leaders in the face of a crisis.

Weekly quiz: Who joined Demi as a big winner at the Golden Globes?
How much attention did you pay to what has been going on in the world over the past seven days?

Residents return to burned homes as LA fires rage on
Families are assessing the damage to their properties and communities as some of the fires are 0% contained.

Inside the UK's first legal drug consumption room
The Thistle will open its doors next week after nearly a decade of deadlock over drug laws.