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In Photos: Wildfire near Nevada-California border forces 42,000 to evacuate

A fast-growing wildfire near the Nevada-California border has spread rapidly toward Reno, prompting authorities to order 42,000 people to evacuate. The Hawk Fire began Saturday and had burned more than 13,000 acres (about 53 square kilometres) by Sunday. (Pics/AFP)

Updated 3 days ago

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In Photos: Donald Trump honours teen who saved Nathaniel Rai

US President Donald Trump has honoured a 16-year-old California lifeguard at the White House for rescuing Nathaniel Rai from treacherous waves off the Santa Cruz coast. (Pics/AFP)

Updated 9 days ago

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IN PHOTOS: Venezuelans race to rescue survivors after twin earthquakes kill 164

Updated 2 months ago

A rescuer and residents stand among debris and scattered belongings in front of heavily damaged apartment buildings in Catia La Mar, La Guaira state, about 30 km northwest of Caracas, on Thursday, following an earthquake. PIC/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Global artists shine at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival 2026

Updated 4 months ago

R-Shitei of Creepy Nuts commands the stage with an engaging solo moment, energising the crowd with his dynamic presence. PICS/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Artemis II heroes return home after epic journey around the moon

Updated 4 months ago

Artemis II astronauts splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego, California. Pic/AFP

IN PHOTOS: Millions march across USA in “No Kings” protests against Trump

Updated 5 months ago

Hundreds of thousands of protesters gathered in cities across the U.S., rallying under the “No Kings” banner to oppose Trump’s policies. PIC/AFP

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IN PICS: Overnight protests sweep Minneapolis streets

Updated 7 months ago

Protest have sparked up around the city after a federal agent fatally shot a woman in her car during an incident in south Minneapolis. (Pic/AFP)

IN PHOTOS: Three killed in explosion at US police training facility

Updated 1 year ago

Vehicles were seen following an explosion at the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department's Biscailuz Training Center in East Los Angeles, California. Pics/AFP

Protests in LA intensify over federal immigration sweeps, tear gas used

Updated 1 year ago

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IN PHOTOS: WWDC 2025 | Tim Cook unveils innovations at Apple Park in California

Updated 1 year ago

Apple has announced iOS 26, the next version of its iPhone operating system, as part of its suite of announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on Monday

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