Canada Wildfires Renew Calls for a National Fire Service
Prime Minister Trudeau said he spoke to President Biden by phone to offer thanks for the American firefighters on the scene.
Disasters and Emergencies
Ukraine Dam Collapse Brings Floodwater to Kherson
Low-lying areas of Kherson were a panorama of water and floating debris. One man stood on a cabinet in his living room waiting for hours for help.
At Least 42 Are Dead and Thousands Are Displaced After Flooding in Haiti
Officials said that western portions of the country appeared to be the most affected by the flooding caused by heavy rain over the weekend.
Deadly Flooding in Haiti Displaces Thousands
Heavy rainfall over the weekend caused flooding to more than 13,000 homes and displaced people across the country, according to Haiti’s disaster response agency.
South Korea’s False Evacuation Alert Causes Chaos
South Koreans said the alert, which was triggered by a North Korean rocket launch, showed that their country was unprepared to respond to a real emergency.
State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
State Farm Stops Offering Insurance in California
The largest insurer in California said it would stop offering new coverage. It’s part of a broader trend of companies pulling back from dangerous areas.
Mawar Becomes a Super Typhoon After Lashing Guam: Latest Storm Updates
Island residents experienced howling winds and periods of intense rainfall, which left most of Guam without power. Officials had yet to assess the damage, but typhoon warnings remained in effect.
Cellphones Across Britain Will Blast a ‘Loud Siren-like’ Alert This Weekend
Not everyone is happy about the test warning, which will sound on Sunday at 3 p.m.
A Pakistani Aid Worker Responds to Her Country’s Dire Needs
Dealing with refugees and record flooding, Shabnam Baloch is leading efforts in Pakistan for the International Rescue Committee.