World Report

Threats of a looming 50 per cent U.S. tariff on Canadian textiles are already causing layoffs and canceled orders before the August 19th deadline.
More evacuees in Summerland, B.C. could be cleared to return home today, though the 20,000—hectare Bald Range wildfire remains out of control.
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone assaults of the war overnight, firing hundreds of drones into Russia that killed six people and hit targets across multiple regions.
Russian missile strikes have killed at least five people across Ukraine, forcing the partial shutdown of the country's main steel producer and igniting fires in Kyiv.
More than 50 people are dead and thousands are displaced after a 7.7 — magnitude quake triggered hundreds of aftershocks across eastern Indonesia.
Morocco arrests over 100 people attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.
Atleast six people are dead as historic floods sweep through the state of Indiana in the United States.
Aging trees and extreme weather are causing coffee exports in Uganda to plummet, threatening one of the country's most vital industries.

B.C. wildfire evacuees in Summerland begin returning home as orders are downgraded to alerts.
B.C. lumber companies explore workarounds as a massive U.S. tariff deadline looms.
Alberta beekeepers race to ship honey south before a 50 per cent U.S. tariff kicks in.
Newfoundland’s premier faces pressure to hold a referendum on a new Quebec power deal.
At least 47 people are dead after a powerful earthquake strikes eastern Indonesia.
Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon kill at least 11 people in the deadliest attacks since a June truce.
Mount Etna’s latest eruption triggers severe flight cancellations and travel chaos across Sicily.
Berlin hosts its annual techno parade under heavy police security and soaring heat.

Dominic LeBlanc to brief provincial ministers and advisers on Canada–U.S. trade talks.
Wildfires strain B.C. tourism as visitors stay away.
Experts fear New Brunswick's balsam fir is struggling to survive after record drought.
Nigel Farage wins UK by-election.
Vote counting suspended in Zambia's presidential election over violence and stolen ballots.
Accused killer Luigi Mangione expected to plead guilty to federal charges in New York.

Unsealed court documents are shedding new light on February's mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C.
Officials in British Columbia say rapidly spreading wildfires may be the new norm.
A standoff between Israeli settlers and Palestinian families in the Occupied West Bank has turned violent, prompting Israeli military intervention.
Polls are open in England's seaside town of Clacton where Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage is up against comedian known as "Count Binface".
Quebec and Newfoundland and Labrador are close to signing a landmark deal over hydro electricity.
Canadian doctors are reporting a sharp rise in childhood e-scooter injuries and calling for stricter safety rules.

Minister Dominic LeBlanc is hoping to cement a deal that would avoid looming 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian exports to the US.
Residents in Montreal are demanding change within the city's police service.
BC fire crews brace for erratic conditions as thunderstorm activity forecast in Bald Range wildfire zone.
The federal government is going to be spending tens of millions of dollars on climate resilient projects.
The World Health Organization wants people in the Democratic Republic of Congo to be more proactive to stop the spread of Ebola.
29 US states are taking Meta to court in California today.
Relics of German warships have risen from the receding Danube River in Europe.
Total eclipse in Europe offers rare chance for team of Italian solar scientists.