The fire, near Fort McMurray, Alberta, has put the community, which is haunted by the costliest wildfire in Canadian history, on high alert.
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Ukraine Fights to Hold Off Fierce Russian Assaults in Northeast
While Ukrainian officials and analysts said that a Russian advance across the border appeared to be slowing, President Volodymyr Zelensky canceled his participation in international events.
As Russia Advances on Kharkiv, Ukraine Faces Shortages of Weapons and Troops
Ukraine’s forces are stretched thin and have minimal reserves to draw on, the chief of military intelligence said, in addition to shortages of weapons.
Flooding in Southern Brazil: Images of Rio Grande do Sul Underwater
Torrential rains have caused one of Brazil’s worst floods in modern history, leaving more than 100 dead and nearly an entire state submerged.
Israeli Tanks Enter Rafah as Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Resume in Cairo
An Israeli incursion into the southern Gaza city did not appear to be the long-anticipated, full-scale invasion of the city, home to about a million displaced Palestinians.
Israel Orders Partial Evacuation of Rafah, Fueling Fears of New Offensive
Hamas says it has agreed to a cease-fire plan that Israel said did not meet its demands, the latest in a long series of negotiating stumbles.
Flooding in a Kenyan Natural Reserve Forces Tourist Evacuation
The heavy rains that pounded East Africa for weeks, killing hundreds, have spilled into the Masai Mara, one of Africa’s greatest wildlife national reserves.
Taiwan Quakes: Aftershocks From Deadly Temblor Hit Island
No injuries or deaths were immediately reported, but four buildings partially collapsed in the tremors, which followed a powerful April 3 quake that killed 17 people.
Heavy Rains and Potential Flooding in Guangdong, China, Force Evacuations
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.
Heavy Rains and a Water Spout Hit Southern China
Bad weather in Guangdong Province forced evacuations as forecasters warned of more rain and potential flooding.