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More than 20,000 people fled communities around Okanagan Lake after the Bald Range wildfire surged through southern British Columbia over the weekend. Provincial authorities declared a state of emergency Saturday as flames advanced toward Summerland and areas near Peachland. The fire grew beyond 10,300 hectares by Saturday night. It destroyed homes and damaged other property along its path. Evacuation orders remained in force across several communities and rural areas Sunday.

A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck southeast of Atka in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands late Saturday. The epicenter was about 48 miles southeast of Atka, with a depth of 10.6 miles. The region remains highly active due to subduction along the Aleutian Arc, with thousands of earthquakes occurring each year. Alaska has a history of strong earthquakes, including major events in the Aleutians since 1900. Monitoring networks track seismic activity and provide updated data on earthquakes across the state.

A magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits southwestern China on Friday, striking Gao County in Yibin City within Sichuan province. According to official measurements published by the China Earthquake Networks Center, the seismic event occurred at 1:08 p.m. local time at a shallow focal depth of six kilometers. State broadcaster CCTV confirmed that one person was killed after being struck by a collapsing exterior wall while attempting to seek safety during the tremors.

Exporters must seek approval for each covered shipment rather than use streamlined licensing procedures. Authorities will review the products, end users and intended uses under existing export control rules. The order covers unmanned aerial vehicles, important parts and technologies that meet China’s controlled-item thresholds. China already regulates certain drone engines, communications equipment, sensors and anti-drone systems. It also bars civilian drones from exports for military purposes. The new step adds closer scrutiny for controlled products heading specifically to the United States.

The eruption began Monday and intensified as gas, lava and ash rose from the crater. Pyroclastic flows moved through several ravines on Fuego’s western and southwestern slopes, reaching distances of five to seven kilometers. These flows contain hot gas, ash and rock and can move at high speed. Monitoring teams also tracked an ash column spreading west and northwest, with volcanic material reported far beyond the immediate danger zone.

Strong winds pushed the eastern Washington fires through dry grass, timber and residential areas north of Spokane. The Old Trails Fire crossed the Spokane River and entered northwest neighborhoods only hours after it began. Flames damaged homes, businesses, vehicles, power equipment and other property across several communities. Infrared surveys identified possible damage to hundreds of additional buildings, though assessment teams had not confirmed those losses.

President Donald Trump said the United States would cancel a planned attack on Iran if negotiators reached a rapid agreement. He said the proposed deal must reopen the Strait of Hormuz and address Iran’s nuclear activities. Trump also said Israel supported efforts to complete the arrangement. His announcement halted preparations for another round of U.S. strikes. Officials had not released a signed agreement or detailed terms by Monday morning.

Austria recorded its highest July temperature on July 31, when Wieselburg in Lower Austria reached 40.3 degrees Celsius. The reading broke the national July record of 39.7 degrees, set in Dellach im Drautal on July 27, 1983. Researchers at the University of Graz’s Wegener Center estimate the June and late July heatwaves caused around €1.4 billion in socioeconomic damage. The figure represents an initial broad estimate, not a final government assessment or an insured-loss total. Their calculation covers effects on health, labor productivity, infrastructure, agriculture, ecosystems and cooling demand.

The legislative milestone caps months of multi-party negotiations across the House of Representatives and Senate, addressing unsustainable growth projections in disability expenditure. According to budget disclosures provided by the Department of the Treasury, the legislative framework is structured to curb annual growth in scheme spending from historical peaks of 22 percent down to an eight percent target trajectory over the next four years. The reform measures are projected to generate approximately 37.8 billion Australian dollars in cumulative budget savings through financial year 2029 to 2030, securing the long-term fiscal viability of the national disability support system.

Daegu, South Korea / RankWire.AI / – Meteorologists and civil defense officials in South Korea confirmed that the highest-level heat…