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A Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed 200 structures may have been sparked by power line equipment, investigators have revealed.  Fire officials looking into what caused the Zogg Fire have taken possession of equipment belonging to Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E), the utility has reported. PG&E said in a filing Friday with the Public Utilities Commission that investigators with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection seized some of its electrical equipment near where the Zogg Fire started on September 27. The fire erupted in Shasta County during high winds and quickly grew, killing four people in the community of Igo, which has a population 600.  A Northern California wildfire that killed four people and destroyed 200 structures may have been sparked by power line equipment, investigators have revealed  Fire officials looking into what caused the Zogg Fire have taken possession of equipment belonging to Pacific Gas and Electric (

Victoria has recorded 15 new cases of coronavirus and no deaths overnight as the pressure to end Melbourne's strict lockdown builds. Victoria's state of emergency and state of disaster were extended by four weeks to 11.59pm on November 8, while Premier Daniel Andrews looks at relaxing restrictions.  Melbourne's crucial coronavirus case average has risen to 9.9, further dampening hopes of lockdown provisions being eased next week.   Monday is the fifth straight day of double-digit infections for Victoria.  Victoria has recorded 15 new cases of coronavirus and no deaths overnight as the pressure to end Melbourne 's strict lockdown builds (pictured, a COVID-19 pop-up clinic set up at Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall) Victoria's state of emergency and state of disaster were extended by four weeks to 11.59pm on November 8, while Premier Daniel Andrews looks at relaxing restrictions  This is a slight increase on the 9.3 average recorded on Sunday after there were 12 new c

France  is gearing up to compromise on EU access to British fishing waters, a French minister hinted yesterday. In a boost to the UK’s Brexit deal hopes, French minister for European affairs Clement Beaune warned his country’s fishermen they could not expect to enjoy the same rights after the transition period. The close ally of President Emmanuel Macron told radio station France Info: ‘If we told our fishermen that we had drastically reduced their access to the British waters – on which they depend for their economic survival – they would say that is indecent and they would be right. French minister for European affairs Clement Beaune warned his country’s fishermen they could not expect to enjoy the same rights after the transition period ‘However, after Brexit, it will not be as it was before. ‘But we will defend, tooth and nail, the interests of our fishermen, our farmers, our businesses and our citizens in general and we will not accept a bad deal.’ Mr Beaune’s comments represent a

Joe Biden reportedly wants to make New York Governor Andrew Cuomo his Attorney General if he wins the November election. Sources familiar with the situation have told Axios that the National Governors Association is looking into contingencies to replace Cuomo, 62, as chair because he would no longer be able to chair the organization if he becomes AG. According to the report published Sunday afternoon, 'the governor is being pushed for the job and Biden would consider him based on their long friendship.'  Joe Biden reportedly wants Andrew Cuomo as AG if he wins the November election They've known each other since the 1980s and an insider said Biden, 77, sees himself in Cuomo, 62. Pictured, Biden and Cuomo attend a political rally announcing their support to raise the minimum wage for the state of New York to $15 per hour on September 10, 2015 Biden, 77, has been friends with the Cuomos for decades and has known the governor since the 1980s when Cuomo's father Mario was

 The killer Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is desperate for forgiveness from the family of his victim, his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp.   The former Paralympic gold medallist,  who is jailed for 15 years for shooting Reeva dead on Valentine's Day in 2013, told a friend he really wants forgiveness.  He is serving 13 years and five months at a low-security jail in Pretoria.    Killer Paralympian Oscar Pistorius is desperate for forgiveness from the family of his victim  His ex-headteacher Bill Schroder, 76, who visits him in jail told the Sun :'What he really, really wants is forgiveness. 'I said to him that if he had killed my daughter I doubt I would forgive him. 'He is more concerned about forgiveness than actually getting out on parole. In fact, he has a real fear about getting parole as he knows they'll be a backlash.'  Oscar Pistorius, 33, shot his girlfriend  Reeva Steenkamp, 29, a model, in their home  in Pretoria, South Africa .   Model Reeva Steenkamp was sh

Donald Trump lied on Fox News about when he had learnt that his close advisor Hope Hicks tested positive for COVID-19, it has emerged, as White House staff members are infuriated at being left in the dark. Hicks, the 31-year-old senior counselor to the president, tested negative on the morning of September 30 but began feeling unwell that evening, while with Trump on Air Force One. She tested positive on October 1, and immediatlely informed the president, according to the Washington Post. That evening, on Sean Hannity's Fox News show, the president at 9:40pm said he had 'just' learnt of her positive test. Hannity said: 'By the way, some news broke earlier this evening. Hope Hicks, who’s worked for you for a long time has tested positive for coronavirus.' Trump replied: 'So she did test positive. I just heard about this.  'She tested positive. She’s a hard worker, a lot of masks. So she wears masks a lot, but she tested positive, and I just went out with a te

Brits struggling with addiction, homelessness and mental illness could receive support from a £460million scheme, if the Government carries out a second phase of benefit reform, it has been claimed. Iain Duncan Smith, the architect of the Universal Credit scheme, is calling for changes which could help support people with problems that keep them out of work.  The former Cabinet minister has suggested the Universal Support scheme could benefit Brits through a Town-Hall led project run by charities. Former Pensions Secretary Iain Duncan Smith has backed calls for a second reform of Britain's benefits system, which could £460million to help people get over problems that stop them going back to work Pensions Secretary from 2010 to 2016, Sir Iain has backed a report published by the Centre for Social Justice, which hopes to help get Brits back to work by improving their physical, mental and social wellbeing, The Sun reports. Sir Iain said: 'We need to bring in a programme of persona

Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, urging voters to head to the polls and vote based on protecting the environment. The Swedish 17-year-old said in a tweet that she never engages in party politics, but that 'the upcoming US elections is above and beyond all that'. 'From a climate perspective it's very far from enough and many of you of course supported other candidates. But, I mean...you know...damn! Just get organized and get everyone to vote #Biden,' she wrote. Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg, 17, endorsed Democrat Joe Biden on Saturday, urging voters to head to the polls and vote based on protecting the environment 'From a climate perspective it's very far from enough and many of you of course supported other candidates. But, I mean...you know...damn! Just get organized and get everyone to vote #Biden,' she wrote Saturday Attached to her tweet was an article stating: 'On November 3, Vote to End Attac

A lottery winner worth £22million is in the midst of a divorce - with his childhood-sweetheart ex-wife set to get half his fortune. Karl Crompton - formerly dubbed Britain's most eligible bachelor and the 'Rollover Romeo' - took home his enormous £11million winnings aged just 23 in 1996. He married his childhood sweetheart Nicole Roach in 2006 and the couple - who did not sign a prenup when they wed - have two children together. They are now believed to be separated with Mrs Crompton living in a different property and no longer wearing her wedding ring. Lottery winner Karl Crompton (pictured when he won) is in the midst of a divorce - with his childhood-sweetheart ex-wife set to get half his £22million fortune Mr Crompton - formerly dubbed Britain's most eligible bachelor and the 'Rollover Romeo' - took home his enormous £11million winnings aged just 23 in 1996. Pictured: Mr Crompton with his parents Patricia and Keith (back and right) and brother Sean when he

Twitter flagged one of President Donald Trump's tweets Sunday as 'misleading' after he claimed he was immune to the coronavirus. The social media site claimed that Trump violated its company's rules about spreading misleading and potentially harmful information related to the virus and pandemic. 'A total and complete sign off from White House Doctors yesterday. That means I can't get it , and can't give it. Very nice to know!!!' Trump said in a tweet, which has now been flagged by Twitter with a disclaimer. The disclaimer attached to the post reads: 'This Tweet violated the Twitter Rules about spreading misleading and potentially harmful information related to COVID-19. However, Twitter has determined that it may be in the public's interest for the Tweet to remain accessible.'  Twitter flagged Trump's tweet as 'misleading' after he claimed he is now 'immune' from coronavirus Trump claimed he could no longer get coronavirus

A mother-of-two has relived the heart-stopping moment a shivering seven-year-old boy knocked on her front door for help after being kidnapped by a car thief while he slept in his mum's Mitsubishi Pajero. Joseph Eaton was asleep inside his family's car when a man jumped in the driver's seat and sped off from outside their home on Napier Street in Morley, Perth at about 8.40pm on Saturday. Joseph's mum Rose Hsieh had left the keys in the ignition and the engine running as she helped her youngest son Ben inside following a day trip to Lancelin. But within moments, the car and her eldest son were gone. Joseph's mum Rose Hsieh had left the keys in the ignition and the engine running as she helped her youngest son Ben inside following a day trip to Lancelin  Police released CCTV footage showing a man who is believed to have stolen Ms Hsieh's Mitsubishi Pajero  At about 5.45am the following morning, Joseph awoke in the car's backseat, parked in the front yard of

More than £250million will be handed to theatres, arts venues and museums to try to salvage the suffering culture sector. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden will announce today that 1,385 cultural organisations will receive grants. Among the recipients of the £257million fund will be Liverpool’s Cavern Club, the London Symphony Orchestra and the Yorkshire Sculpture Park in Wakefield.  The fund forms part of the Government’s £1.57billion Culture Recovery Fund, and will initially hand out grants of up to £1million. Liverpool's Cavern Club, which helped launch The Beatles' career, is set to receive a share of a £257million fund set up to support Britain's culture sector Oliver Dowden said the fund would help to protect 'special places,' while saving jobs in the sector, which has suffered as a result of lockdown measures brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic It came after the Cavern Club – where the Beatles began their career – warned it was fighting for survival as the No