Tuesday briefing: Death toll rises in LA fires

LA is made for dangerous winds

A forecast of increasing winds yesterday threatened the progress of firefighters in containing the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. At least 24 people are reported dead, and at least 16 people are missing in the two fire areas. Watch our live stream here.

Rare fire hazard warning The same warning issued last week when strong winds blew in some places is in place until tomorrow Deadliest fires in California history. Fire crews were being dispatched to areas at risk in anticipation of winds that were not as strong as last week. Again, the duration of the winds can be a problem.

An investigation into what started the fires is underway, and authorities are investigating nearby areas power lines as a possible causebut fire has not been ruled out.

There were some signs of a return to normalcy. After campuses in the city were closed last week, some local schools have reopened and production of some TV shows has resumed.

Differences: While local and state firefighters battled the flames in entire neighborhoods, private firefighters hired by wealthy residents for thousands of dollars a day he controlled private houses.

It decides the fate of the South Korean president

South Korea’s Constitutional Court begins deliberations today Regarding the removal or reinstatement of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his impeachment. Last month, Yoon declared short-term martial law, plunging the country into its worst political crisis in decades.

Rival civic groups protested both outcomes for weeks, with some hardliners warning that civil war could break out if the court did not rule in their favor.

What’s next: If Yoon is ousted, he would be the third consecutive conservative president to be ousted, imprisoned or both before or after his term ends. Recovery could set a precedent for future leaders to use martial law as a political tool.

Territorial deal behind Russian lines

In Russia’s Kursk region, Russian and Ukrainian militaries are fighting the most intense battles of the war so far. The territory, which is key to both sides, could play a key role in any potential ceasefire talks: Ukraine hopes to use this as a bargaining chip.

On the ground: With the help of additional forces from North Korea, Russia was able to regain some of the territory it lost in the summer. Ukrainian soldiers say that the North Koreans are the reason why the fighting is so fierce.

“They put massive pressure on our fronts, find weak points and break them,” said junior sergeant. Platoon commander Oleksii said about this.

Related: A video showing the interrogation of captured North Korean soldiers has revealed that they are they knew very little about the war they were fighting.

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