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Canada declares emergency as wildfire forces 20,000 to evacuate

VICTORIA, Canada — Canadian officials declared a state of emergency Saturday after a fast-moving wildfire forced the overnight evacuation of more than 20,000 people in the western province of British Columbia. Winds fanned the Bald Range…

Is China’s party newspaper carrying more stories highlighting women’s role as mothers?

“Women hold up half the sky.” This iconic quote attributed to Mao Zedong has been central to Beijing’s messaging about gender equality for decades. It was not just a slogan. After the founding of the People’s Republic in 1949, the…

Climate crisis leaves Malaysia with hot-headed youth

Young Malaysians are reporting worsening illnesses, heat-related health problems and disruptions to basic services as climate change intensifies, raising questions over whether the country’s adaptation policies can protect future…

‘Like a bomb going off’: British Columbia wildfire triggers mass evacuations

British Columbia declares state of emergency as more than 20,000 flee wildfires

The region produces most of British Columbia's wine and ​is Canada's second-largest wine-producing area.

Solar eclipse to occur next week. Here is what to know

It will be visible in parts of the U.S. on Wednesday. (Image credit: Edward M. Pio Roda)

Wellington fault threat: M7.5 W quake could strand 90% of commuters

A study by researchers at the University of Auckland shows the capital and its regions could be cut off for months if a big quake hits.

Firefighting helicopter crashes near wildfire in US, killing two on board

A raging wildfire season has claimed the lives of several first responders in the western part of the country.

Utah wildfire blocks rescuers from reaching firefighting helicopter crash site

Fate of two passengers onboard helicopter that went down Friday morning remains unknown after more than 24 hours The fate of two passengers onboard a firefighting helicopter that crashed Friday morning in Utah remains unknown after more…

Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah

Pilot and crewmember were fatally injured in the crash

Pentagon said to ask US arms firms to speed up output as Iran war exhausts supply

Over 20,000 flee intense wildfire in Canada as emergency declared * Fire raging under construction site at Petah Tikva mall The post Pentagon said to ask US arms firms to speed up output as Iran war exhausts supply appeared first on The…

‘Explosive’ wildfire forces 20,000 people to flee as British Columbia declares state of emergency

Fast-moving fire displaces people in western Canada, burning homes as it races through towns on Okanagan Lake British Columbia declared a state of emergency on Saturday as a fast-moving wildfire destroyed homes, trapped residents and…