Canada sees second-worst wildfire season
• Aug 15, 2025, 12:42 AM
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With hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies. Sophie Samaille and Yuka Royer report.
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Iraq’s drought reveals hidden ancient ruins
• 8:51 AM
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In Iraq, people have been struggling to cope with one of the worst droughts on record. Water levels in the vital Tigris River have dropped significantly, and parts of the country are facing a severe water crisis. Yet the dry conditions have proved to be
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Pakistan evacuates half a million people as latest floods kill 30
• 8:49 AM
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Nearly half a million people have been displaced in eastern Pakistan after days of torrential rain caused rivers to overflow, rescue officials said, as large-scale operations continue amid a devastating monsoon season. The Punjab Disaster Management Auth
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