Authorities investigating the deadly Palisades Fire that tore through an affluent Los Angeles suburb in January said Wednesday they had arrested a man who they believe started the blaze. Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, was taken into custody in Florida, on suspicion of destruction of property by means of fire, Acting United States Attorney Bill Essayli said. FRANCE 24's Wassim Cornet reports from Los Angeles.| France 24
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The government shutdown stalemate continues into a new week with no clear resolution, as both parties blame each other for the funding lapse. On Monday, two competing Senate measures to fund the government and end the shutdown failed for the fifth time. Senate Republicans are trying to gain Democratic backing for a House-approved bill to fund the government until November 21, while Democratic leaders insist that any funding deal must include an extension of health insurance tax credits. Bryan...| France 24
Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa’s car was surrounded by about 500 protesters hurling rocks as he arrived for an event in Canar province, a minister said on Tuesday, adding there were “signs of bullet damage” on the vehicle. Noboa was unharmed and five people were detained, the minister added. Ellen Gainsford reports.| France 24
President Donald Trump’s move to deploy federalized National Guard troops to cities led by Democrats has sparked a wave of legal battles, with the administration claiming the action is necessary to combat lawlessness and support ICE in enforcing its broad immigration agenda. As part of this effort, Texas National Guard members, mobilized under Trump’s orders, have arrived at a military facility near Chicago to undergo legal and crowd control training in preparation for potential future as...| France 24
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