How Russia used the Los Angeles fires to spread anti-Ukraine propaganda
Pro-Kremlin social media accounts and outlets have been spreading a baseless narrative that mansions belonging to Ukrainian officials burned down in Los Angeles.
No Evidence LA Wildfires Destroyed 8 Mansions Owned by Ukrainian Military Generals
Claims about the ownership of some of the buildings destroyed in the California wildfires circulated among Russian-language media outlets.
LA fires: US citizens' bizarre conspiracy theory links devastating blazes to drone attacks
Although scientists say evidence shows climate change is partly responsible for the Los Angeles wildfires, conspiracy theories are rife across US about the blazes
Satire Or Disinformation: Ukrainian Generals Lost Homes In LA Fires
A 'satirical' post from a Russia Telegram channel suggested that Ukrainian generals owned homes now destroyed in the Los Angeles fires.
Tuesday Briefing
Biden: The departing president argued in a speech that he strengthened U.S. alliances while in office and that America’s adversaries were now weaker. Gaza: Cease-fire talks appeared to be gaining new momentum as mediators pressed for a halt in the fighting and the release of hostages before Donald Trump takes office.
Fact Check: Did California Donate Firefighting Equipment to Ukraine?
Comments about the donations have been shared on social media as firefighters battle multiple devastating blazes in the Los Angeles region.
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Biden cancels trip to Italy, meant as final foreign visit of presidency, as fires rage in California
Biden was scheduled to leave Thursday afternoon for a three-day trip to meet with Pope Francis and Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni.
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Los Angeles Wildfire Death Toll Expected to Rise as Firefighters Race to Contain Blazes
LOS ANGELES—Firefighters battling devastating wildfires around Los Angeles hope a reprieve from powerful winds this weekend could help them contain this historic disaster that has so far ...
Poland’s leader accuses Russia of planning acts of sabotage against ‘airlines around the world’
I can only confirm the validity of fears that Russia was planning acts of air terror,' says Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk.
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News Wrap: TikTok plans to go dark in the U.S. on Sunday when ban takes effect
In our news wrap Saturday, TikTok says it will go dark for its U.S. users on Sunday as Trump signaled he may give the app a 90-day reprieve, crews are working to move Trump’s inauguration into the Capitol Rotunda due to sub-freezing temperatures,
The 7 Aircraft Types Flying Transatlantic Routes From London Heathrow Airport: Ranked
Four US-based airlines and two UK airlines currently operate seven types of aircraft between London Heathrow and the United States.
Lithuania vows to boost defense spending to 5-6% of GDP, citing the threat of Russian aggression
Lithuania's president says his country has made the decision to raise its spending on defense to between 5% and 6% of overall national economic output starting in 2026.