Thousands of people are fleeing Australia's bushfires, in what's being called "the largest ever relocation" of people away from the south coast of New South Wales. Days of destruction across the state and its southern neighbour, Victoria, have left 18 people dead and razed more than 1,200 homes. At least 17 people are missing. There are further forecasts of ferocious conditions over coming days.

Highways to Sydney and Canberra have been clogged, as tourists respond to authorities' warnings to leave the southern NSW coast before Saturday. Local media reported hour-long queues for petrol in the town of Batemans Bay, while fuel was being trucked in to the region to offset dwindling supplies. In Mallacoota, Victoria, where thousands fled to the beach on Tuesday, a navy boat is expected to evacuate those cut off from roads. If you're struggling to get your head around the scale of the problem, here's a visual guide.

The psychologist behind the UK's main deradicalisation programme for terror offenders says it can never provide a certain "cure". Christopher Dean says some who take part in his Healthy Identity Intervention scheme seem to regress because of their complex identities. London Bridge attacker Usman Khan, 28, had appeared to be responding to rehabilitation before his release from prison in December 2018. He stabbed two people to death on 29 November, before being shot dead by police.

As if a festival of over-indulgence wasn't enough to raise the blood pressure, rail commuters are paying on average 2.7% more to head back to work after Christmas. Many face an increase of more than £100 for annual passes. Watchdog organisation Transport Focus says after a year of "pretty poor performance" for many, passengers just want "a service they can rely on". Train operators insist they are investing in improvements while holding fare increases below inflation .

A photograph of a kangaroo silhouetted against a burning house captures the ferocity of the Australian bushfires on some front pages. The Guardian says the situation has prompted questions about the country's stance on climate change. The UK's annual rail fare increase leads the i, which declares a "rail rip-off", while the Metro says protests are planned at stations. Meanwhile, the Daily Star says singer Meat Loaf has turned vegan. Read the review.

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