A major wildfire near Paris has burned approximately 800 hectares of forest in the Fontainebleau region, prompting evacuations and the deployment of firefighting aircraft from southern France to combat the blaze.

Sam Neill, the actor who died at age 78, was best known for playing Dr. Alan Grant in Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park franchise, though his career spanned diverse roles across blockbusters and acclaimed films.

A fire swept through a music bar in Bangkok late Sunday, killing at least 27 people and injuring 25 others critically. It marks the Thai capital’s deadliest blaze in 17 years.

Federal prison guards control whether incarcerated people can file complaints about abuse, creating barriers to lawsuits and accountability despite policy prohibitions on retaliation, according to investigations and court records.

Oncologist Zeke Emanuel’s new book promotes simple, evidence-based health practices including enjoying ice cream in moderation, emphasizing prevention over expensive wellness trends.

A 25-year-old man experiencing a mental health crisis in Memphis was shot and killed by federal agents from a task force established to address crime, raising questions about the operation’s use of deadly force.

Colorado passed a law making EV battery manufacturers responsible for recycling, addressing an emerging economic problem where salvage yards face costly disposal fees or cannot sell used batteries at a profit.

The Refugee Council reports that over 16,000 refugees have been unable to reunite with family members in the UK since the government suspended the refugee family reunion route in September, citing government data.

Sen. Mitch McConnell revealed he was hospitalized following a fall that left him briefly unconscious. The 84-year-old Kentucky Republican said medical tests ruled out serious conditions and he is recovering at a rehabilitation facility.