By NEWS WIRES Canadian wildfires have burned more than 10 million hectares (24.7 million acres) this year, a record-breaking figure that has surpassed scientists’ most pessimistic predictions, government data showed Saturday. Source: Canada wildfires burn more than 10 million hectares this year, breaking record Category: Americas
Devyn Gale, 19, was struck by a falling tree while clearing brush near Revelstoke, British Columbia. Source: Young firefighter killed as Canada battles wildfires
By Sallie Anderson EU and US Push for Non-Aggression Pledge in South China Sea The EU and US are urging Beijing to pledge to non-aggression in the South China Sea, amid heightened tension on Taiwan. The Western push comes in a grand declaration on maritime security to be signed in Indonesia on Friday (14 July) […]