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Washington Wildfires Destroy 600 Structures, Force 60,000 Evacuations
Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, have destroyed about 600 structures and forced nearly 60,000 people to evacuate, with more than 1,000 square kilometres burned across the state as firefighters battle largely uncontained blazes. A vehicle and structure burned on N Skyline Drive, Washington, due to a wildfire [Young Kwak/AP Photo] Published On 3 Aug 20263…
Idaho Fast-Food Restaurant Shooting Suspect Died By Suicide, Police Say
Police say the suspect in the shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, as authorities continue investigating the incident and its circumstances. TWIN FALLS, Idaho (AP) — The suspect in a fatal shooting at a fast-food restaurant in Idaho died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, police said Sunday, crediting…
Trump Says US Will Halt Iran Strikes As Deal To End War Nears
US President Donald Trump says he will order a halt to planned strikes on Iran after negotiators reached the framework of an agreement aimed at ending the conflict, describing the development as a major step toward peace. WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump says he will order American forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran, claiming…
AIPAC Spending Against Abdul El-Sayed Draws Fresh Scrutiny In Michigan Senate Race
Pro-Israel lobbying group AIPAC has intensified its financial backing of Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan’s US Senate race, pouring significant resources into efforts to defeat progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed over his stance on Israel and US foreign policy. US Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed, left, and US Representative Haley Stevens in a TV debate in Southfield,…
Iran, Oman Near Strait of Hormuz Deal After US Pauses Planned Strikes
Iran and Oman are reportedly close to an agreement over the Strait of Hormuz after the United States suspended planned attacks, with President Donald Trump saying a potential deal with Iran was beginning to take shape. This aerial photograph shows boats anchored off Oman’s northern Musandam Peninsula near the Strait of Hormuz on June 27,…
Firefighting Helicopter Crew Killed In Greece Mid-Air Collision
The crew of a firefighting helicopter was killed after the aircraft collided during operations to combat wildfires in Greece, where hundreds of firefighters are battling blazes near the coastal village of Porto Germeno. This photograph shows wildfire flames burning trees and vegetation in the area of Porto Germeno, some 70 kilometres (45 miles) northwest of…
Eight Killed As Ukrainian Strikes Hit Multiple Russian Regions
At least eight people were killed after Ukrainian attacks targeted several Russian regions, with authorities saying some of the strikes reached areas hundreds of kilometres from the front line. Smoke rises above residential buildings following an air attack in Kyiv on August 1, 2026, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine. (Photo by Eugene KOTENKO /…
13 Killed As Tourist Plane Crashes In Peru
A tourist plane crashed in Peru, killing all 13 people on board, including seven Italians, two Germans, two Spaniards and two crew members, authorities confirmed. A police officer stands alongside the wreckage of the small plane involved in a fatal accident that claimed the lives of its 13 occupants in the Vista Alegre district, Nazca,…
Trump Pauses Iran Strikes, Signals Possible Deal
US President Donald Trump has suspended military strikes on Iran, claiming the framework of a potential agreement has been reached. However, questions remain over whether the proposed deal has gained sufficient backing to move forward. US President Donald Trump posted online that to avoid a large military attack, Iran must open the Strait of Hormuz…
Greece Battles Raging Wildfires As France Gains Ground Against Blazes
Greece continues to battle fast-spreading wildfires across several regions, while authorities in France say major blazes in Var and Gironde are showing signs of easing as containment efforts begin to take hold after days of destructive fires. A firefighting helicopter drops water during a wildfire in Krio Pigadi, Greece, August 1, 2026 [Louisa Gouliamaki/Reuters. Gale-force…
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