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tuesday, destroying hundreds of homes and businesses, forcing mass evacuations. at least a dozen people jumping into the ocean to get away in lahaina. >> lahaina is on fire. >> reporter: apocalyptic scenes in that popular tourist town and historical cultural landmark, home to 12,000 people. you were trapped in the middle of the fire? >> right. i was with a hose, shooting it up, trying to protect our building, and plantation house, all of that blew up. >> reporter: getting separated from his wife. >> i'm trying to find my wife. i know she's safe. i think she's safe. but i haven't found her yet. >> reporter: and you can see the powerful winds here right now. you can also see that dry terrain that quite literally created the perfect storm for a fire this devastating. and right here, this is the one road in and out of lahaina, making it incredibly difficult to just get out.
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used as a distribution point for humanitarian aid. he was preparing breakfast when his cousin's house was hit. "i saw fire and smoke," he said. "when i ran there, he was lying on the ground, and both his legs were torn off." in the east, there are no major breakthroughs, just a bloody stalemate, russia has made little progress but inflicted maximum damage and suffered heavy losses. ukraine destroyed a pontoon bridge they were using to cross a river in the east, destroying hundreds of russian military vehicles. but this war is far from over. ukraine is constantly training up its forces in how to use the weapons donated by its allies. "this one is powerful and mighty," the soldier said. "we can burn men r enemy."
of the delta variant. the british study also showed that vaccines can work well against omicron, reducing the need for hospital treatment. wildfires rip through parts of colorado in the united states — destroying hundreds of homes — and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate the area. mourners in south africa have been paying their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu. hello and welcome. before we move to today's news — let's go to pyongyang and that firework display by the taedong river. this is in the city's central square. north korea has yet to officially report any confirmed covid—19 cases, though analysts have questioned whether that is possible.
countries around the world are seeing in the new year with scaled back celebrations — as the omicron variant continues to drive up covid infections. covid infections in the uk reach a new high — it�*s estimated one in 30 people would have tested positive in the run up to christmas. one study suggests the risk of hospitalisation with omicron is about one—third that of the delta variant. wildfires rip through parts of colorado in the united states — destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate the area. and mourners in south africa have been paying their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu. now on bbc news, mel brooks talks to alan yentob about his life.
this is bbc news broadcasting to viewers in the uk and around the world. our top stories... they've been welcoming in 2022 in australia — with a firework display in sydney harbour — but around the world many celebrations are cancelled or scaled back due to concerns over covid. china is attempting to stick to a zero covid strategy ahead of its lunar new year celebrations and the beijing winter olympics. one in 30 people in the uk were estimated to have tested positive for covid heading into christmas — a new record high for infections. mourners in south africa have been paying their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu. wildfires rip through parts of colorado in the united states — destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate the area.
of the delta variant. china is attempting to stick to a zero covid strategy ahead of its lunar new year celebrations and the beijing winter olympics. wildfires rip through parts of colorado in the united states — destroying hundreds of homes — and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate the area. and mourners in south africa have been paying their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu. hello and welcome. before we move to today's news — let's go to beijing and the ceremony there welcoming in the new year.
with scaled back celebrations — as the omicron variant continues to drive up covid infections. covid infections in the uk reach a new high — its estimated one in 30 people would have tested positive in the run up to christmas. one study suggests the risk of hospitalisation with omicron is about one—third that of the delta variant. wildfires rip through parts of colorado in the united states — destroying hundreds of homes and forcing tens of thousands to evacuate the area. and mourners in south africa have been paying their respects to the late archbishop desmond tutu. now on bbc news, mel brooks talks to alan yentob about his life.
or humanitarian effort in a more coordinated and a more orderly manner, and this goes for all the sides. >> reporter: and for those afghans who have managed to leave the country, another challenge now awaits, adjusting to a new life in a foreign land. hundreds now seeking temporary shelter here in northern virginia. this young father, whose identity is concealed, saying he's grateful to america for keeping his family safe. >> now we are safe. now here, appreciated for your help, appreciated for your kindnesses, for everything. >> reporter: despite an increase in the numbers of afghans getting through to the airport and out of the country, there are still far more people waiting to be evacuated from afghanistan than have managed to flee. and tonight a serious warning from a senior diplomat here in kabul, who believes that not all afghans who are eligible to get out will be allowed to do so. linsey. >> so much uncertainty remains, ian, thank you.
>> marcus, thank you. there is still much more ahead on "world news tonight" this sunday. tracking tropical storm henri. we'll go back to rob marciano who is standing by and the wildfire emergency in northern california. the fire destroying hundreds of buildings. what authorities are now saying. all the time in the world. it's just a saying. but today, for women living with hr+, her2- metastatic breast cancer. more time is possible with verzenio. proven to help you live significantly longer when taken with fulvestrant. verzenio + fulvestrant is for hr+, her2- metastatic breast cancer that has progressed after hormone therapy. diarrhea is common, may be severe, or cause dehydration or infection. at the first sign, call your doctor, start and antidiarrheal, and drink fluids. before taking verzenio, tell your doctor about any fever, chills, or other signs of infection. verzenio may cause low white blood cell counts, which may cause serious infection that can lead to death. life-threatening lung inflammation can occur. tell your doctor about any new or worsening trouble breathing, cough, or chest pain. serious liver problems can happen. symptoms include fatigue, appetite loss, stomach pain, and bleeding or bruising. blood clots that can lead to death have occurred.