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Trump says he told Carney that Canada must get wildfires under control
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada must do better at controlling Ontario wildfires whose smoke has affected s...
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In China, people brave simulated typhoons to prepare for the real thing
Huang Zhen, 34, shut his cafe for a day last week to be buffeted by surging waters and powerful winds that knocked him off his feet — training for extreme weather events that are ...
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Wildfire on France's Mediterranean coast forces hamlet evacuations
A wildfire swept through towns on France's Mediterranean coast near Frejus on Sunday, threatening homes and forcing the evacuation of several hamlets as strong winds and drought ...
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US hurricane center says 80% chance of cyclone in next 48 hours near Florida
An area of low pressure over the Gulf of Mexico and near Florida continues to be better defined and has an 80% chance of becoming a cyclone in the next 48 hours, the U.S. Na...
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Southern China braces for more rain, Chongqing landslide search continues
China's meteorological authority on Sunday issued a heavy rain alert for parts of southern China, following a warning a day earlier of mountain flood risks in areas like Chongqin...
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Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 strikes central Peru, EMSC says
An earthquake of magnitude 5.6 struck Central Peru on Saturday, the European Mediterranean Seismological Centre said.
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Ontario premier says Trump's criticism of Canada's efforts to stop wildfires is 'absolutely unacceptable'
Doug Ford said Trump's broadside was "absolutely unacceptable."
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Delayed orders, confusion slowed Venezuelan military's response to quakes, sources say
Delayed orders from senior military commanders, a lack of basic equipment and overall confusion were among the issues that hindered the deployment of Venezuelan troops in the cruci...
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Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in Vietnam
At least four people were killed and four others were missing after a flash flood swept through a mountainous village in Vietnam’s northern province of Lai Chau, state media repo...
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Wildfire smoke to have minimal impact on World Cup final
Canadian wildfire smoke will have a minimal impact on Sunday's World Cup final at New York New Jersey Stadium, forecaster AccuWeather said on Friday, as a crowd of more than 80,0...
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Explainer: Why is Canada's wildfire smoke blanketing parts of North America?
Orange-hued skies, wildfire smoke and scorched forest land have been regular occurrences across North America in recent years as rising global temperatures contribute to massive fo...
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Smoke, fire, floods: US faces triple extreme summer weather threats
Wildfire smoke blanketed the eastern U.S. from the Great Lakes to Washington, D.C. on Friday, floodwaters tore through Texas's Hill Country for a third day, and new fires erupted ...
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More than 50 homes destroyed in Norway fire
More than 50 homes were destroyed by fire on Friday near the city of Drammen in southern Norway as firefighters battled to contain the flames amid strong winds, rescue official...
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Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Puerto Madero, Mexico, USGS says
An earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Puerto Madero in Mexico on Friday, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said.
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Strong quake off Mexican coast rattles Guatemala and El Salvador, but leaves no damage
A powerful magnitude 7.3 earthquake struck off the coast of Mexico's southernmost state of Chiapas on Friday, shaking buildings as far away as Guatemala and El Salvador, though au...
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Flooding prompts evacuation of 141 residents in Zhengzhou zone
Rescue workers evacuated 141 residents from a densely industrial district on the outskirts of Zhengzhou in central China, home to a giant iPhone plant, on Friday after heavy rain...
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Chile storms kill three, displace hundreds as heaviest rains expected
Heavy rains sweeping central and southern Chile have left three people dead in addition to power cuts, multiple floods and road closures, authorities said Friday.
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Tomra says recyclers delay investment despite looming EU deadlines
Norway's Tomra Systems expects Europe's plastics recycling industry to remain cautious for at least another year, despite looming EU recycling deadlines that will require a sharp...
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