Wildfires raging across Manitoba have led to a state of emergency and forced 20,000 people to evacuate, Premier Wab Kinew said Wednesday, calling it the largest evacuation the province has seen in recent memory.
The Canadian Armed Forces are now helping with evacuations and firefighting efforts, able to transport residents to safety “in hours instead of days,” Kinew added.
Earlier this month, two people died after being trapped by fire near Winnipeg. Many evacuees are being sheltered in sports arenas and community centers in Winnipeg and other cities.
Residents from affected towns like Flin Flon and Creighton described chaotic and emotional scenes as they fled the advancing fires. Nearby communities have been told to prepare for possible evacuation.
Across Canada, over 166 fires are burning, with 84 considered out of control in provinces including Alberta, Ontario, and British Columbia. Smoke from the fires is expected to reach parts of the U.S. Midwest by Friday, triggering air quality alerts in cities such as Minneapolis, Detroit, and Chicago.
Canada experienced its worst wildfire season on record in 2023, burning over 42 million acres — an area larger than England. Scientists link worsening wildfire seasons to climate change, which is hitting Canada especially hard, with warming rates twice the global average and Arctic warming three times faster.
The growing threat highlights the urgent need for climate action as wildfires become more frequent and severe.
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Ukraine on Friday withheld its confirmation of participation in the next round of peace talks with Russia, scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, stating it first requires a detailed proposal from Moscow outlining its conditions for a potential truce or peace deal.
Wall Street futures slipped as a surprise court ruling brought back most of Trump-era tariffs, shaking investor confidence heading into month-end.
As public health concerns over tobacco use persist, countries across Europe are tightening regulations on smoking, particularly in public spaces. France’s announcement of a new outdoor smoking ban highlights a growing continental trend toward stricter anti-smoking measures.
Political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Croatia creates a strong foundation for expanding cooperation in various fields.
Less than 24 hours after formally accepting a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza, Hamas now says it is still “reviewing” the plan, raising uncertainty over the implementation of a truce aimed at halting months of devastating conflict.
Ukraine on Friday withheld its confirmation of participation in the next round of peace talks with Russia, scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, stating it first requires a detailed proposal from Moscow outlining its conditions for a potential truce or peace deal.
AnewZ takes to the streets of Yerevan and Baku to ask a simple yet deeply complex question: How do you see peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan? In the first part of our special report, we hear the hopes, doubts, and scars still shaping people’s perspectives on both sides.
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EU ministers have greenlit a massive €150 billion defense investment fund—dubbed the Security Action for Europe (SAFE)—as the bloc ramps up its military readiness in response to Russia’s aggression and growing uncertainty over U.S. security guarantees.
Kyiv faced a large-scale Russian drone and missile assault overnight, with explosions and gunfire echoing throughout the city, forcing residents to shelter in subway stations.
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As public health concerns over tobacco use persist, countries across Europe are tightening regulations on smoking, particularly in public spaces. France’s announcement of a new outdoor smoking ban highlights a growing continental trend toward stricter anti-smoking measures.
Ukraine on Friday withheld its confirmation of participation in the next round of peace talks with Russia, scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, stating it first requires a detailed proposal from Moscow outlining its conditions for a potential truce or peace deal.
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the growing divide between the U.S. and China poses the most serious threat to global stability, urging countries to form coalitions for collective action.
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Wall Street futures slipped as a surprise court ruling brought back most of Trump-era tariffs, shaking investor confidence heading into month-end.
As public health concerns over tobacco use persist, countries across Europe are tightening regulations on smoking, particularly in public spaces. France’s announcement of a new outdoor smoking ban highlights a growing continental trend toward stricter anti-smoking measures.
Political dialogue between Azerbaijan and Croatia creates a strong foundation for expanding cooperation in various fields.
Less than 24 hours after formally accepting a U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza, Hamas now says it is still “reviewing” the plan, raising uncertainty over the implementation of a truce aimed at halting months of devastating conflict.
Ukraine on Friday withheld its confirmation of participation in the next round of peace talks with Russia, scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul, stating it first requires a detailed proposal from Moscow outlining its conditions for a potential truce or peace deal.
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