Simple English News Daily Monday 13th January 2025. US wildfires. Venezuela Maduro inaugurated. Czechia restaurant explosion. Ukraine captures North Koreans...
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Jan 12, 2025 Devastating wildfires engulf Los Angeles, prompting international aid from Mexico. Nicolás Maduro faces controversy during his inauguration in Venezuela. A tragic restaurant explosion shakes Czechia, while Ukraine captures North Korean soldiers. Elsewhere, Chad's political landscape shifts, and a kidnapping unfolds in Niger. Malaysia deals with hidden document allegations, and Thailand showcases stunning rice field art. This whirlwind of global news keeps you informed in just minutes!
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Los Angeles Wildfires
- Wildfires in Los Angeles have caused 14 deaths and 16 missing persons, prompting evacuations.
- Actress Jamie Lee Curtis, affected by the fires, called the situation a catastrophe and highlighted the loss of homes.
Venezuela's Disputed Election
- Nicolas Maduro's third term as Venezuelan president is controversial due to disputed election results.
- A detailed vote count hasn't been released, and opponent Edmundo Gonzalez faces arrest threats upon return.
Czechia Restaurant Explosion
- A restaurant explosion in Czechia killed six people due to a faulty propane butane heater.
- Around 20 guests were present during the explosion, according to Interior Minister Vít Rakushan.