Canadian province of Quebec sees progress in wildfire battle
Quebec has seen improvements in the last 48 hours but country's west coast warns fire challenges ahead.
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North American wildfires and air quality alerts in maps and images
Satellite images and before and after pictures show how smoke has shrouded the east coast of Canada and the US.
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Canada wildfires: Smog spreads south as east coast sees relief
The smog in New York and Washington lifts a little but the US South may now see more smoke.
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Angels is a song about ANGELS! Robbie Williams shares belief in heavenly beings
Robbie Williams has spilled that his most famous song 'Angels' is actually about his belief in heavenly beings.
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Canada wildfires: Global help arrives as Quebec fights ‘historic’ fires
With crews on the ground working 14-hour days, Quebec is welcoming help from France and the US.
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Air quality: How to protect yourself from Canada wildfire smoke
With toxic air quality in parts of North America likely to persist, here's what you can do to stay safe.
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Russia's war in Ukraine is undermining global efforts to tackle the climate crisis, new report finds
The war in Ukraine has brought an enormous human toll: Thousands of civilians have been killed, millions have been forced to flee overseas, it has destroyed homes, schools and hospitals. But beyond the immediate, visceral impacts, the conflict is also causing a climate disaster at a time when the world is already struggling to meet climate goals, according to a new report.
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Japan rethinks tattoo ban in defence forces to lift recruitment
Japan's Self-Defence Forces are struggling to recruit from a population that is shrinking and ageing.
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Why is Japan redefining rape?
Japan moves to reform its sex assault laws, finally recognising consent.
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UN climate talks in Germany kick off with no final agenda
By Riham Alkousaa BERLIN United Nations climate talks in Germany kicked off on Monday without an agreed final
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Singapore to hold final horse race after more than 180 years
The Southeast Asian island nation's only race course will hold its final meeting next year.
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Reigning NCAA champion Rose Zhang becomes 1st LPGA golfer to win tournament in pro debut since 1951
Twenty-year-old golf phenom Rose Zhang etched her name in the history books yet again on Sunday, edging Jennifer Kupcho in a sudden death playoff at the Mizuho Americas Open to become the first player to win an LPGA tournament in her professional debut in 72 years.
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