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Firefighters rushed to contain the Los Angeles wildfires as strong winds fueled the fast-moving blazes, resulting in at least five deaths and widespread destruction of neighborhoods and landmarks. Nearly 180,000 people were evacuated, with helicopters and planes dropping water to aid in firefighting efforts. In Lebanon, Gen. Joseph Aoun was elected as the new president amidst a backdrop of economic collapse and regional instability, while the U.S. leveraged support for Ukraine through the Ukraine Defense Contact Group to counter Russian aggression and potentially serve as a model for future conflicts.
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