
LA wildfires: Hollywood blaze under control
Five people are confirmed dead and 137,000 have been evacuated.
Major wildfires are still raging around Los Angeles, menacing the city with a crescent of flames. One blaze swept through the Hollywood Hills, threatening landmarks before firefighters brought it under control. Others are burning unabated. Movie stars are among the thousands who've lost their homes. We answer audience questions about what's happening and speak to residents affected.
Migration will be one of the top issues for US president elect Donald Trump when he takes office on the 20th of January. One area of concern will be the Darien Gap — a treacherous strip of jungle connecting South and Central America, renowned as one of the most dangerous migration routes in the world.
Our reporter has been following one young woman who made the journey.
The United States is bidding farewell to the former president Jimmy Carter with a state funeral in Washington's National Cathedral.
Presenter: Mark Lowen.
(Photo: Firefighters in LA. Credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)
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