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'High demand' for City of Culture opening ceremony
'High demand' reported for open-air performance in Bradford city centre on Friday.

Far from Hollywood's wealth, Los Angeles fire survivors feel forgotten
Residents of Los Angeles suburb of Altadena say they are concerned they are not a priority when it comes to government resources, insurance companies and emergency services.

Los Angeles wildfires devour thousands of homes even as fierce winds ease
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west devoured nearly 10,000 homes and other structures, burning into a third night.

Person seriously injured after fire in prison cell at Spring Hill Corrections Facility
A prisoner was taken to hospital in a serious condition due to smoke inhalation from the fire.

US 'Pizzagate' conspiracy theory gunman killed by police - local media
A man notorious for shooting up a pizzeria where here believed prominant Democrats including Hillary Clinton were running a child sex ring has been shot and killed during a police traffic stop.

Why community volunteers will be essential for how NZ handles the arrival of bird flu
A bird flu outbreak poses a significant risk to wildlife in New Zealand but the country's conservation volunteers could provide a crucial defence line.

Gael Monfils takes run at ASB Classic all the way to final
The veteran Frenchman will play in a Tour final for the 35th time on Saturday, going up against Zizou Bergs

Unexploded WWII bombs plague Palau amid US military build-up
UXOs contaminate the Pacific but there's little clean-up funding despite hundreds of millions of dollars being spent on new defense infrastructure.

Phoenix men trying to free up visa spot as transfer window opens
David Ball has not been part of Giancarlo Italiano’s plans this season and the coach confirmed negotiations around the veteran’s future had started.

Motorcycle crash victim dies in hospital
The rider was taken to hospital in a critical condition on Monday but police say he has since died.

Leaders plan pan-Maori assembly to challenge government
They are meeting today at Omahu near Hastings to discuss the creation of a new pan-Maori assembly.

US teen sets pace ahead of Formula Regional season opener in Taupo
Nikita Johnson and Arvid Lindblad lead the pack ahead of tomorrow’s opening Toyota Formula Regional race.

Prisoner in hospital after starting fire in cell at Spring Hill Corrections Facility
The incident took place on Friday afternoon, with the facility’s sprinkler system extinguishing the fire.

Sheen to fund new national theatre for Wales
The actor says he is putting everything behind starting Welsh National Theatre.

Pan-Maori assembly debate is a start, Ngati Kahungunu leader says
The proposed plan, debated by around 200 Maori leaders on Friday, has been met with some scepticism but leaders said that is exactly why the debate was needed.

From flooding rain to unmitigated wildfire: Why California is ground zero for disasters
Southern California was underwater less than a year ago. Now, the weather pendulum has swung the other way.

Motorcyclist dies in hospital three days after Palmerston North crash
The crash on 6 January at the intersection of Victoria Ave and Manapouri Crescent involved a car and a motorcyle.

Whangarei fire: Blaze under control as firefighters stood down for the night
Whangarei firefighters are confident they will be able to contain a large scrub fire burning on the outskirts of the city by the end of Friday. Fire and Emergency New...