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Fire bans announced in B.C. and Alberta as more than 170 wildfires burn
KAMLOOPS, B.C. — Tactical evacuations have started in northeastern British Columbia as wildfires tear through the area. An update from the B.C. Wildfire Service Wednesday night said efforts are focused on protecting public life and safety in the Peace River Regional District and the District of Chetywnd, which are both within the Prince George Fire Centre. The service said the fire covering approximately 50 hectares also forced the closure of Highway 97. This year's wildfire season is off to an
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VideoHamas official says group would lay down its weapons if a two-state solution is implemented
A top Hamas political official told The Associated Press the Islamic militant group is willing to agree to a truce of five years or more with Israel and that it would lay down its weapons and convert into a political party if an independent Palestinian state is established along pre-1967 borders. The comments by Khalil al-Hayya in an interview Wednesday came amid a stalemate in months of cease-fire talks. (AP video and production by Mehmet Guzel)
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VideoTikTok influencer says ban on app would hurt him financially
As a TikTok ban moved closer Wednesday, TikTok creators like Caleb Simpson are planning for what's next. Simpson is known for his home tour series where he approaches a person on the street or celebrity and asks for a tour of their home. He said a third of his income comes from the app, where he has more than 8 million followers. For creators like Simpson, the ban would more than impact their livelihood, the app is also where many creators have built relationships and created memories.
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VideoArizona indicts 18 in case over 2020 election in Arizona, including Giuliani and Meadows
An Arizona grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump's chief of staff Mark Meadows, lawyer Rudy Giuliani and 16 others. (AP produced by Javier Arciga)
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China should have confidence to talk to us, Taiwan's president-elect says
TAIPEI (Reuters) -China should have the confidence to talk to Taiwan's legally elected government, President-elect Lai Ching-te said on Thursday as he appointed his new national security and diplomacy team amid what he called unprecedented challenges. China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, over the island's strong objections, has ramped up military and political pressure against Taipei during the past four years as it seeks to press sovereignty claims. Lai, who
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VideoDozens of whales stranded on beach in Western Australia
Wildlife authorities and volunteers are trying to save dozens of whales that are stranded on a beach in Western Australia, local media reported on Thursday. The marine animals are stranded at Toby's Inlet near the town of Dunsborough.
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VideoMike Johnson to Columbia president: control protests or quit
After days of campus unrest, U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson visited Columbia University where he was jeered for demanding the New York school’s president control pro-Palestianian protests or resign. The top Republican's call came as clashes broke out between police and campus protesters in Texas and California.
