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+2 sources·8 August 2026 · 05:55 UTCBreaking

Bald Range wildfire west of Summerland grows to 5,000 hectares, forcing evacuation orders for Peachland, Faulder, and Garnet Valley as residents told to leave now

BC Wildfire Service reports rank 5 fire behaviour with embers carried up to a kilometre ahead, and airtankers were pulled back as winds compromised safety. Evacuees are directed to reception centres in Penticton and West Kelowna, while the District of Summerland asks residents to stop irrigating to preserve water for firefighting.

·8 August 2026 · 05:26 UTCBreaking

Trump signs executive orders to limit birthright citizenship, targeting birth tourism and children of foreign officials; legal experts question feasibility

The orders are narrower than the previous attempt struck down by the Supreme Court, focusing on children of foreign embassy workers and those tied to terrorist groups. Advocates warn the birth tourism definition gives immigration officers broad discretion without clear guidelines, while CDC data shows nearly 9,600 such births in 2024.

·8 August 2026 · 02:49 UTC

Trump urges Pirro to 're-visit' Reflecting Pool decision, maintains vandalism claims; DOJ dropped charges against three and Olympic canoeist David Hearn

Pirro's office attributes the damage to contractors who led renovation efforts, contradicting Trump's vandalism theory. Trump shared an X post by photographer Andrew Leyden as evidence, while Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said firing a U.S. attorney is Trump's call.

+2 sources·8 August 2026 · 02:49 UTC

More than 50 decomposing bodies found at Chicago funeral home after neighbors complained of 'stench'; state suspends director's license

The funeral home's director, Johanna Morgan, had her license suspended Wednesday for keeping bodies in unrefrigerated, rodent-infested conditions. Her husband, Clark Morgan, previously had his license revoked in 2024, and the couple ran a crematory that was shut down for mishandling remains.

·8 August 2026 · 02:27 UTC

Two correctional officers and inmate Kiara Mooswa killed in Edmonton transfer crash; box truck driver hospitalized with minor injuries

The crash occurred just before noon Thursday at Highway 13 and Highway 41, about 200 km southeast of Edmonton, when a Hino box truck hit the Correctional Service Canada minivan. Mooswa was serving a seven-year sentence from 2024; the union said it was 'devastated' by the loss.

+1 source·8 August 2026 · 02:27 UTC

Bradley Creek wildfire fight threatened by wind as OKIB eases evacuation orders; hot, dry conditions persist

More than 200 homes and structures have been lost, with 30 belonging to Okanagan Indian Band members, and over 3,100 remain without power as BC Hydro warns of a slow recovery. The fire is still mapped at 2,853 hectares, with 176 firefighters and 12 helicopters assigned, while a do-not-consume water order remains for OKIB water system addresses.

·8 August 2026 · 01:18 UTC

Teen in clown costume charged with murder in Illinois after random stabbing death; prosecutors seek to try 15-year-old as adult

The St. Clair County State's Attorney's Office has announced its intention to prosecute the teen as an adult, signaling a potential shift from juvenile proceedings. The attack, described by police as random, has heightened concerns about public safety in the community.

·8 August 2026 · 01:09 UTC

Unprecedented Spokane wildfires force 65,000 to evacuate, destroy 900 buildings; residents shocked despite fire-season experience

The fire jumped the Spokane River, which normally acts as a barrier, surprising residents like Kira Townsend. Police charged Aaron Farinacci with allegedly sparking one of the fires; he has a prior conviction for killing his father and awaits a mental competency evaluation.

·8 August 2026 · 00:25 UTC

Canada and U.S. discuss tariff relief deal as Trump's Aug. 19 deadline nears; Carney makes concessions to avoid looming tariffs

Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc and chief negotiator Janice Charette held 'trade-related meetings' in Washington with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. The U.S. has a priority list of around 10 items it wants addressed, but an agreement has not yet been reached.

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·7 August 2026 · 23:45 UTC

Two 18-year-olds charged with first-degree murder in Toronto's Salsa on St. Clair shooting; police call it targeted attack

The shooting killed Shaquan Quashie, 25, and Cesar Vernaza, 20, and wounded five bystanders. Police found two handguns at the scene, but only one was fired, and both victims were shot by the same gun.

·7 August 2026 · 19:51 UTC

U.S. appeals court blocks construction of Trump's White House ballroom; National Trust sued in December after East Wing demolition

The National Trust for Historic Preservation filed suit in December 2025, a week after the East Wing demolition, to challenge the project that Trump says will hold 999 people. The court's ruling halts the ballroom's construction, pending further legal review.

·7 August 2026 · 17:54 UTC

Teenage boy kills at least seven, wounds more than 20 in Thailand's deadliest school shooting in nearly four years; new gun law limits carry to officials on duty

The suspect had more than 30 rounds of ammunition left when he turned the gun on himself, and police say he had searched for mass shooting websites before the attack. In response, Thailand's Ministry of Education announced financial aid of 20,000 baht ($600) for families of the deceased and 5,000 baht ($150) for the injured.

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8 August 2026 · 01:18 UTCThai teenager kills grandparents, then shoots three teachers and two school officials before turning gun on himself; police find him on fourth floor 7 August 2026 · 15:55 UTCThai teen kills grandparents, then shoots at school outside Bangkok, leaving 8 dead; worst mass killing since 2022

·7 August 2026 · 17:24 UTC

Bus driver kicked explosive-laden drone out of air at Leipzig/Halle airport, possibly preventing attack at NATO hub; federal prosecutors launch counterterrorism probe

The drone, equipped with professional explosives and a detonator, crashed near Ukrainian Antonov An-124 cargo planes, among the world's largest freighters. Chancellor Friedrich Merz discussed the incident with Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt, while a spokesperson warned the public not to emulate the driver's risky act.

·7 August 2026 · 16:42 UTC

Trump suffers first 2026 congressional primary loss as Charlie Hatcher defeats Andy Ogles in Tennessee; senator wins GOP governor nod

Hatcher, a former state agriculture commissioner, beat the hard-core MAGA ultra and flamboyant Islamophobe. Trump also secured a win when a U.S. senator turned back two rivals to become the GOP nominee for governor, as Lee is term-limited.

·7 August 2026 · 16:27 UTC

Italy vows to maintain border checks despite Spain's countermeasures threat; Spain sets two-day deadline ending Sunday, August 9

Spain's statement warned of proportional measures to protect the interests and dignity of its citizens if Italy does not comply by Sunday. Italy's refusal came hours after the Spanish government demanded that Italians treat Spaniards like other European citizens.

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 16:13 UTC

Todd Blanche's attorney general path clears as Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy backs him; Lisa Murkowski opposes, leaving confirmation likely along party lines

Murkowski said on X she lacks confidence Blanche will check the administration's worst impulses, while Collins cited DOJ independence concerns. Trump vowed to reach out to opponents, calling opposition 'a great disservice to the country.'

+1 source·7 August 2026 · 15:15 UTC

GOP lawmakers call for Rep. Max Miller to resign amid abuse allegations; he lends $1 million to his campaign, vowing 'long haul'

A new poll shows Miller trailing Democratic rival Brian Poindexter by 14 points, with awareness of the allegations surging from 53% to 86% in a week. Miller's ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of Sen. Bernie Moreno, accuses him of throwing hot water and holding a gun to her head.

·7 August 2026 · 15:05 UTC

Two corrections officers and an inmate die during transfer from Edmonton prison; CSC calls it a 'tragic accident'

Correctional Service Canada did not disclose how the three were killed or when it happened. Condolences poured in from agencies as far east as Newfoundland and Labrador, and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said the officers are owed 'a debt of gratitude.'

·7 August 2026 · 14:12 UTC

Senate committee votes to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt; Rick Scott says 'All he had to do was tell the truth'

The contempt resolution, brought by Chair Rand Paul, was referred to the Justice Department for potential prosecution, with Scott urging it to take the matter seriously. Scott also pointed to Fauci's sweeping pardon from former President Biden covering conduct from January 2014 through January 2025.