Saying, quote the fires began on tuesday and are now about 80 contained. The blazes spread quickly, fuelled by strong winds generated by a hurricane over the pacific ocean. Thousands are still in emergency shelters. Visitors are being evacuated from the island. These are the latest pictures we Have Smouldering Ruins and total devastation. The worst destruction has been on the island of maui, where some beachfront areas have been completely levelled. Us President Joe Biden has now declared the wildfires a major disaster. This triggers the release of federal funds to help Recovery Efforts. He spoke earlier. We have just approved a major disaster declaration for hawaii, which will get aid into the hands of people who desperately need the help now. Theyve lost, anyone who has lost a loved one, whose home has been damaged or destroyed, is going to get help immediately. And ive directed that we send support to these brave firefighters and First Responders and Emergency Personnel working arou
A deal in principle with tottenham to sign their record goalscored for 100 million euros. So will he now leave london . Kane has a year left on his contract with spurs, and racked up 280 goals in over 400 appearances. 30 of those goals came last season, in a campaign where spurs finished 8th, missing out on european football. Its a big decision for kane, leave his life long club to head to bayern who are consistent european contenders. Matt graveling has been speaking german journalist katarina delling. I think in germany everyones really excited. I think they think it is about to happen because they are offering him great things, things that he might not be able to have here at tottenham. They say they offer him like almost twice or more than twice the amount that hes getting here, about e25 million a year, i heard. And also, he can win trophies there. He cant do that here at tottenham. He can obviously win the bundesliga. And i think the hope is that he will also win the Champions Le
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