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  18:15, UK,   Friday 25   December 2015   Play video "Russia Hits IS And Rebels Targets" Footage has emerged apparently showing Russian airstrikes on Islamic State and rebel targets.

  18:09, UK,   Saturday 26   December 2015 2 / 12   A wildfire in Southern California has prompted mandatory evacuations in the Solimar Beach area of Ventura County The blaze had burned about 1,100 acres as of Saturday morning local time More than 500 firefighters were battling the fire Ventura is about 65 miles (105km) northwest of Los Angeles The fire started on Christmas Day, with strong winds causing it to spread rapidly, fire officials say A wildfire in Southern California has prompted mandatory evacuations in the Solimar Beach area of Ventura County

  09:26, UK,   Saturday 26   December 2015   Play video "Plucked To Safety From Sinking Boat" The South Australian coastguard has released video of fish fishermen being rescued as their boat sank.

  Government troops have launched a major push to break IS defences - but have been slowed by snipers and suicide attackers. 14:58, UK,   Saturday 26   December 2015   Play video "Iraqis Push Further Into Ramadi" Video:   Iraqis Push Further Into Ramadi   Share on Twitter   Share on Facebook   Share on Google+   Share on Whatsapp   Share by email Iraqi forces have clashed with Islamic State (IS) jihadists who are defending the former government complex in the heart of Ramadi. Troops have launched a major push to break IS defences - but have been slowed by snipers, suicide attackers and roadside bombs. Iraq's counter-terrorism service (CTS) and the army are slowly advancing through the capital of the Anbar province, and have reached a key intersection in the Hoz neighbourhood. The area is home to the former government complex, the recapture of which would provide a...

  Russia's military rejects claims it has killed hundreds of innocent people in airstrikes saying pilots "never missed targets". 12:00, UK,   Sunday 27   December 2015 1 / 6 Scattered goods lie on the ground   Gallery:   Russia Targets Syria 'Oil' Convoy Russia's defence ministry has released footage of what it claims is a convoy of oil-smuggling vehicles headed for the Turkey-Syria border The convoy was targeted by Russian pilots as part of its fight against militants controlling oil supply The Russians released the footage on Christmas Day. It comes after claims by Amnesty International that Russian airstrikes have killed hundreds of civilians and should be considered a war crime A burnt out vehicle at the scene of airstrikes in the Aleppo countryside on Saturday Scattered goods lie on the ground Gallery:   Russia Targets Syria 'Oil' Convoy Russia's defence ministry ...

  A lightning strike sparks bushfires which consume 2,000 hectares, and destroy more than 100 homes in a popular tourist area. 07:25, UK,   Saturday 26   December 2015 1 / 6   Gallery:   Fires Destroy Dozens Of Homes In Australia Gallery:   Fires Destroy Dozens Of Homes In Australia   Share on Twitter   Share on Facebook   Share on Google+   Share on Whatsapp   Share by email Firefighters in Australia are struggling to control bushfires that have destroyed more than 100 homes in the state of Victoria. The fires, which have hit one of Australia's most important tourist areas, come as emergency services warn of dangerous conditions and more fires ahead in the New Year. Since being sparked by a lightning strike on 19 December, they have already burned through at least 2,000 hectares. On Friday, the fires gathered pace and more than 100 ...

  A 19-year-old college student and a 55-year-old mother of five are dead after officers respond to a domestic violence call. 20:53, UK,   Saturday 26   December 2015     Share on Twitter   Share on Facebook   Share on Google+   Share on Whatsapp   Share by email By Sky News US Team Two people have been shot dead by a Chicago police officer responding to a domestic disturbance call, authorities said. Quintonio Legrier, 19, and Bettie Jones, 55, died in hospital early on Saturday after being shot on the city's West Side. Officers responding to the call at about 4.25am "were confronted by a combative subject", Chicago police said in a statement. Authorities have not disclosed any other details about the shooting and police did not say whether either of the victims was armed. Autopsies have not yet been scheduled, a medical examiner's office spokesperson said.   Play video "Chicago Protests Aft...