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Canada Wildfire Rages as 20,000 Evacuate, ‘Brace for Worst’ Warned

A state of emergency has been declared in British Columbia after a wildfire doubled in size since Friday, displacing thousands and prompting officials to warn residents to 'brace for the worst', according to the BBC.

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Amerikas

Notstand in British Columbia: 39 Quadratkilometer Fläche brennen

In British Columbia ist ein Notstand ausgerufen worden, nachdem ein rasch voranschreitender Waldbrand seine Fläche auf 39 Quadratkilometer verdoppelt hat.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Americas

Canada Declares State of Emergency as Fire Doubles to 39 Sq Mile

A state of emergency has been declared in western Canada after a fast-moving wildfire doubled in size to 39 square miles, forcing thousands to flee their homes.

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Europe

Suspected Crime Boss Daniel Kinahan Extradited to Ireland

The Irish government jet carrying suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai for Dublin, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

우주·천문

매들라, 프로듀서 윌리엄 오빗 ‘천재, 이세상 아닌 존재’로 추모

매들라가 프로듀서 윌리엄 오빗을 '천재' '이세상 아닌 존재'라고 표현했다. 23일 집에서 사망했다.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

宇宙・天文

マドンナ、プロデューサー・ウィリアム・オービットに感謝「奇才で異次元」

ポップスターのマドンナは、プロデューサーのウィリアム・オービットを「奇才で異次元の存在」と称賛した。23日に自宅で死去した。

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Middle East

Lebanon Detains Former Al-Assad-Era General, Considers Transfer

Lebanese authorities have arrested a former Syrian army general who once served under ousted President Bashar al-Assad, according to judicial and security officials.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

US Politics

Kosovo MP Throws Eggs at Acting PM During Parliamentary Session

An opposition MP threw eggs at Kosovo's acting Prime Minister during a parliamentary session on August 8, 2026, according to the BBC.

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Space

Madonna Pays Tribute to ‘Genius’ Producer William Orbit

Madison's tribute to producer William Orbit calls him 'genius' and 'otherworldly,' according to BBC and Herts Advertiser.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Europe

Spain Introduces Temporary Border Checks on Italy Travelers

Spain will implement temporary border checks on visitors from Italy, according to a statement by the country’s interior ministry.

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Conflicts & Security

Thai Student: I Was Standing Front Teacher When She Was Shot

A student at a school outside Bangkok said she was standing in front of her teacher when she was shot during a mass shooting at Debsirin School, according to BBC reports.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Asia Pacific

Thai PM Vows Stricter Gun Laws After 8 Killed in Shooting

Thailand's prime minister has vowed to introduce new gun control laws following a shooting by a 14-year-old on the outskirts of Bangkok that left eight people dead and 22 injured, according to BBC.

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Europe

Spain Imposes Border Controls Against Italy Amid Ceuta Migrant Dispute

Spain has imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy amid a growing dispute over a migrant influx into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 8, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Mexico and Peru Restore Diplomatic Ties After 2025 Asylum Dispute

Mexico and Peru have agreed to re-establish diplomatic relations after a dispute over the granting of asylum to former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez, according to a joint statement released on 7 August.

WH News Aug 7, 2026

Europe

Spain Threatens Retaliation Over Italy’s Border Controls Following Ceuta Crossings

Spain has warned it will take counter-measures against Italy if it fails to lift border controls introduced after mass migrant crossings into Ceuta, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 7, 2026