WORLDA devastating wildfire—the Pacific Fires—has swept through Malibu and the Pacific Palisades neighbourhoods, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate. Many celebrities lost their multi-million dollar mansions.

CHINAShanghai has announced plans to encourage the establishment of wholly foreign-owned hospitals, according to a document released by the municipal government.

WORLDVenezuelan President Nicolás Maduro accused the United States of financially backing a "collection of crooks and liars" to undermine his government.

MEDIAThe story prompts a necessary conversation about the ethics of journalism, especially in war-torn areas when US war propaganda hides facts and disinforms the public.