6 d. ago A week of heavy rains and floods across Pakistan kills 46 people

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — Nearly a week of heavy monsoon rains and flash floods across Pakistan have killed at least 46 people and injured dozens as continuing severe weather similar to past emergenicies remains possible, officials said Monday. The fatalities caused by abnormally strong downpours since Tuesday include 22 in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 13 in eastern […]

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2 w. ago Jumio Launches Premium Liveness Detection Solution for Superior Protection Against Deepfakes and Injection Attacks

Patented biometric and AI technology helps businesses fight sophisticated identity fraud while providing full control SUNNYVALE, Calif. — Jumio, the leader in AI-powered identity intelligence anchored in biometric authentication, automation and data-driven insights, today announced general availability of Jumio Liveness Premium with advanced deepfake detection, the company’s most advanced biometric liveness detection solution to date. […]

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2 w. ago Emerging Markets Remain at Ease Even as Mideast War Escalates

The worsening Israel-Iran conflict is having little impact on the geopolitical risk premium for emerging markets, with investors betting that Tehran is too weak to spark a global market crisis.

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2 w. ago Evacuation order issued for two properties near Squamish wildfire

The properties could be exposed to danger trees and rockfall, said the District of Squamish

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3 w. ago Wildfire updates: Marten Beach on evacuation alert | Blaze near Squamish being held | Sask. officials hunt arsonists

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Squamish wildfire fight helped by cooler weather, but emergency remains

The District of Squamish says the Dryden Creek wildfire has stayed steady at 0.6 square kilometres in size since Friday, and could be considered held in the coming days.

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3 w. ago Wildfire menacing Squamish appears to stabilize amid cooler conditions

B.C. Wildfire Service anticipates reclassifying the blaze as being held in the coming days.

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3 w. ago Wildfire near Squamish being held, no longer burning out of control

B.C. Wildfire Service anticipates reclassifying the blaze as being held in the coming days.

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3 w. ago Squamish is open for business, but wants visitors to act responsibly

Tourism Squamish has heard anecdotally about visitors concerned about the wildfire, but said that overall, the town is open to tourism. Whistler says it's open too.

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3 w. ago B.C. climate news: Wildfire near Squamish closes provincial park | B.C. heat wave sets records | May was second hottest on record globally

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of June 9 to June 15, 2025.

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3 w. ago Wildfire updates: Sask. officials hunt arsonists | Air quality at low risk after rain | Rain and cooler weather slow wildfire growth in Alberta

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago ‘Fire everywhere’: Squamish wildfire burns within 40 feet of home

Homeowner Gavin Singh said they woke up and saw 'fire everywhere' as the Dryden Creek wildfire came dangerously close to the property.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Rain and cooler weather slows wildfire growth in Alberta | Multiple evacuation orders downgraded

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Wildfire live updates: Rain and cooler weather slow wildfire growth in Alberta | Multiple evacuation orders downgraded

An ongoing look at everything you need to know about wildfires in Alberta and Western Canada.

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3 w. ago Fentanyl czar says government’s border bill will help in fight against lethal drug

OTTAWA — Canada’s fentanyl czar says the fight against the deadly opioid would get a boost from proposed new tools for law enforcement in the Liberal government’s recently tabled border bill. Kevin Brosseau, the federal point person on fentanyl, welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act to increase inspection powers, give police easier access to […]

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3 w. ago Canada’s fentanyl czar says border bill will help in fight against drug

Kevin Brosseau said he welcomes provisions in the Strong Borders Act that includes increasing inspection powers and giving police easier access to information.

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3 w. ago Squamish wildfire balloons to 54 hectares, containment lines holding

The district said windy conditions led to some growth on the fire's north flank on Wednesday but containment lines on the south and southwest flanks are holding.

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3 w. ago Alice Lake Park under evacuation order as Squamish wildfire grows

In an online advisory, BC Parks says all visitors should evacuate the park immediately and stay out of the area until further notice.

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3 w. ago Squamish residents on edge as wildfire grows to more than 20 hectares

Squamish Mayor Armand Hurford told Global News there were calmer winds overnight, which was positive, and the fire remains just over 14 hectares in size.

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3 w. ago B.C. wildfire update: Wildfire threatening Squamish more than doubles in size | B.C.’s biggest wildfire continues to spread

Wildfire season is underway in B.C. amid hot weather and prolonged drought conditions in parts of the province.

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