The devastating Palisades fire in Southern California destroyed historic structures including Will Rogers’ ranch house and the Topanga Ranch Motel, both dating back to a bygone era. The fire, which charred nearly 16,000 acres and consumed over 300 structures, also caused significant damage to other notable sites such as Palisades Charter High School and the Pasadena Jewish Temple and Center. Additionally, the Topanga and Will Roger state park and beach were closed following the fire, which also resulted in the suspension of operations at the Pierson Playhouse within Theatre Palisades and the destruction of the Reel Inn seafood shack in Malibu.
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Hungary plans to withdraw from International Criminal Court as Netanyahu arrives despite warrant
Hungary announced its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court, with Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's chief of staff stating that the government will initiate the withdrawal procedure in accordance with legal frameworks. The move comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visits Budapest despite an ICC arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes in the Gaza Strip, a warrant that Orbán has criticized as "outrageously impudent" and "cynical." Hungary, as an ICC member,...
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