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wildfires in Alberta are coughing up clouds of smoke that are obscuring the sky and hazardous to health.However, there’s so much smoke that wildfires are being shaded from the sun and daytime temperature highs in some areas are cooler than forecast, leading to reduced fire activity.Wildfire officials say they are expecting “increased and significant fire behaviour” when the smoke clears as hot and dry weather continues.About 7,500 people in Alberta have been forced to flee their homes because of wildfires, with five communities under evacuation orders.That includes all three communities in the Little Red River Cree Nation, which is being threatened by an out-of-control wildfire complex that’s estimated to be more than 960 square kilometres in size.Environment Canada says cooler temperatures are expected to start moving into northwestern parts of the province starting Monday night, though hot conditions may persist through much of the week farther south.

Bangladesh via land ports came to a standstill on Sunday as there was no movement of cargo trucks to and fro due to the ongoing student protests in the neighbouring country, officials said. The Bangladeshi side of the Petrapole landport remained non-functional, they said. Nearly one-third of land-based trade between India and Bangladesh takes place through Petrapole. «Trade from other land ports to Bangladesh, including Petrapole, Gojadanga, Fulbari, and Mahadipur, has also stalled as Bangladeshi Customs announced a two-day holiday from Sunday, following the government's declaration of a holiday except for essential services due to unrest,» West Bengal Exporters' Coordination Committee Secretary Ujjal Saha said. The cargo trucks that crossed over to Bangladesh on Saturday from Mahadipur port in Malda have not returned, but they are safe, he said.

The communities of Ashcroft and Spences Bridge along with some homes and properties in the surrounding areas, including Cache Creek, have been placed under evacuation alerts due to the threat of an advancing wildfire.

HAIFA, Israel—Above ground, Rambam Health Care Campus treats the wounded from the fight in Gaza. Below ground, northern Israel’s leading hospital is preparing for what could be the country’s next war—an all-out conflict with Hezbollah. Four operating rooms, a maternity ward and a dialysis center are among the facilities the hospital has set up three levels down in its underground parking garage, part of its plan to keep functioning if the daily tit for tat exchange of fire between Israel and the U.S.-designated terror group across the border with Lebanon escalates.

TORONTO — Canadian homeowners are increasingly adding flood coverage to their insurance policies as extreme weather events become more common, according to the Insurance Bureau of Canada.

killed after a fire broke out at a shopping mall in southwest China's Sichuan Province. The incident occurred on Wednesday around 6 pm at the 14-story building, located in a high-tech zone in the city of Zigong, Sichuan province, according to Chinese state media. Dramatic images and videos showed a huge column of black smoke billowing from the building. Several people were also seen gathered on a balcony. The rescue operation was completed on Thursday. Around 75 people who were trapped inside the building were evacuated, the local fire department said.

Laptop in checked luggage caused smoke, evacuation of plane at SFO, local KTVU Fox 2 reports. Credit: Jan Jankai via Storyful

conflict on the Lebanon-Israel border, the daily exchanges of strikes between Hezbollah and Israeli forces have sparked fires that are tearing through forests and farmland on both sides of the frontline. The blazes — exacerbated by supply shortages and security concerns — have consumed thousands of hectares of land in southern Lebanon and northern Israel, becoming one of the most visible signs of the escalating conflict. There is an increasingly real possibility of a full-scale war — one that would have catastrophic consequences for people on both sides of the border. Some fear the fires sparked by a larger conflict would also cause irreversible damage to the land.

Voronezh region, near the two countries' shared border, Russian and Ukrainian officials said Sunday. «Several drones were detected and destroyed overnight by air defence systems above the Voronezh region,» regional governor Alexander Gusev wrote on Telegram. «Their falling debris set off a fire in a depot» in the Podgorensky district, about 80 km from the Ukrainian borderm. «Explosives began to detonate», Gusev said, adding that there were no indications anybody had been hurt. Rescue teams were at the scene and Gusev said local people living near the depot were being evacuated.

flood situation has been prevailing in Assam's Kaziranga National Park. According to the park official, the water level has risen significantly and inundated 167 camps. «This year flood situation prevails in Kaziranga National Park. The water level has risen considerably. So far 167 camps have been inundated, and we have evacuated eight camps...» DFO Arun Vignesh, Kaziranga National Park said. «With the support of the locals and police, we are strictly regulating the speed of the vehicles. That is why no vehicle hit has happened yet. People are very cooperative. Hope they will continue to cooperate,» he added.

Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw are set to star in 'Fuze,' a new thriller directed by David Mackenzie. The film also features Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James. Cast Sam Worthington and Gugu Mbatha-Raw have joined the cast of 'Fuze.' The film also stars Aaron Taylor-Johnson and Theo James. David Mackenzie, known for 'Hell or High Water,' is directing the film.

American Airlines says a smoking laptop in a passenger’s bag prompted an evacuation on one of its flights headed to Miami from San Francisco International Airport

waterlogging across Moradabad city, leading to dangerous water levels and forcing evacuations in severely affected areas like Bholenath Colony. Boats provided by the administration are the only means of rescue for the residents. The biggest dangers are the insects, snakes, and scorpions. On Sunday morning, Aarti, a resident of Bholenath Colony described how her family is unable to go out because of the flooding and is living in constant fear of insects. «We are living here with the constant fear of water entering our house. There are insects everywhere inside. We can only go out with the help of the boat, and there have been no rescue operations yet,» she said.

Rail cars carrying hazardous material have derailed and burst into flames in a remote area of North Dakota

Israeli forces deepened an operation in the Gaza Strip's largest city in what the military said was meant to weed out militants, sending thousands of Palestinians fleeing on Monday from an area already ravaged in the early weeks of the nine-month-long war. The incursion into the eastern part of Gaza City expands Israel's engagement in the northern part of the beleaguered territory, an area Israel said it had seized control of months ago yet which has seen pockets of militant resurgence that have scaled back Israeli military gains and drawn forces back into such operations. Israel had ordered evacuations in the area before the raid was launched, the military said. Heavy fighting in the area in the initial weeks of the war all but emptied out Gaza City and its environs, and the Israeli military has prevented most people from returning to their homes there. But several hundred thousands of Palestinians remain in the area, living in the shells of their homes or shelters. The fresh fighting meant new displacement for many residents there.

joint military exercise MAITREE 2024, currently underway in Thailand's Tak Province, signifies a pivotal step in enhancing bilateral military cooperation between the Indian Army and the Royal Thailand Army, under the United Nations charter. Training Sessions and Objectives Troops from both contingents are deeply engaged in intensive training sessions focused on honing skills in counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism operations, conducted in diverse settings including jungle and urban environments. The exercise emphasizes the exchange of best practices, facilitating mutual learning and expertise sharing between soldiers from India and Thailand.

Hurricane Beryl has strengthened back into a Category 3 storm and is headed for what could be a direct hit on Mexico’s Caribbean coast resort of Tulum, where authorities are urging tourists to leave white sand beaches

Hurricane Beryl thrashed Jamaica with heavy winds and rain on Wednesday, killing at least one person after forging a destructive, water-soaked path across smaller Caribbean islands over the past couple days. The death toll from the powerful Category 4 hurricane climbed to at least 10, but it is widely expected to rise further as communications come back online across drenched islands damaged by flooding and deadly winds. In Jamaica, Beryl's eyewall skirted the island's southern coast, pummeling communities as emergency groups rushed to evacuate people from flood-prone areas.

Kenyan farmers' financial security and optimism have been shaken by recent flooding

Japanese bomb from the World War II era. The finding immediately drew a crowd, with speculation running high until confirmation came from officials at Gopiballavpur police station. Evacuation and Safety Measures Upon confirmation of the bomb's historical significance, a joint effort between local police and a specialized Air Force unit was swiftly mobilized to ensure safe disposal. The operation necessitated the evacuation of residents within a 1-kilometer radius, with extensive precautions taken, including the deployment of a substantial police force and the strategic placement of 5,000 sandbags to contain any potential hazards.

Two people were killed in a shooting at OneLife Fitness, a gym and health club in southwest Alexandria, Virginia, according to police, news agency AP reported.