Katie Zacharia to address media in first briefing as White House press secretary – live 13. October 2026 (14:47) Zacharia – who recently served as a communications adviser to parent company of Truth Social – has replaced Karoline LeavittSign up for the US Breaking News emailAt 9.30am ET we will bring you the latest from the White House, when Katie Zacharia, the new press secretary, holds her first briefing for reporters. Zacharia – who recently served as a communications adviser to parent company of Truth Social – has replaced Karoline Leavitt. The new press secretary is also a frequent commentator on conservative talkshows, often defending the Trump administration’s policies.Here’s a bit more about Zacharia’s background: Continue reading...(The Guardian)
Indonesia wildfire fuelled by El Niño razes 300 homes 13. October 2026 (14:44) Hundreds of people displaced in Bangka Belitung province as shift in wind direction drove blaze towards settlementA forest fire on Indonesia’s Sumatra island fuelled by El Niño has razed nearly 300 homes, forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, an official said on Tuesday as the country battles devastating blazes and haze.Residents first spotted the fire approaching their village in Bangka Belitung province on Saturday and tried to put it out themselves with portable water pumps, the head of South Bangka regency, Riza Herdavid, said. Continue reading...(The Guardian)
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