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Local·2026-08-04T15:16:12+00:00

Greece gains ground against blaze near Athens

More than 30 aircraft joined 575 firefighters battling the blaze near the coastal village of Psatha, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) northwest of the capital, the fire service said. More than 30 people have been detained overall in connection with fires allegedly caused either deliberately or by negligence, including the mayor of the tourist island of Paros over a landfill fire last week.

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Local·2026-08-04T09:27:52+00:00

2 children among those injured in St. James Town high‑rise fire

Paramedics assessed several people at the scene and transported two children and one adult to hospital with moderate, non‑life‑threatening injuries. James Town neighbourhood sent two children and one adult to hospital early Tuesday. Toronto Fire says the blaze began inside one apartment on the ninth floor, though smoke spread into the hallway, forcing multiple units to evacuate as a precaution.

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Local·2026-08-04T15:59:17+00:00

1 person dead after cooking-related fire at Toronto apartment building

Paul Fitzgerald, deputy fire chief, told reporters that as part of their response they conducted a search for any other potential fires and found one adult with “vital signs absent.” They were later pronounced dead on scene, which is located at Neilson Road and McLevin Avenue. crews responded to 200 Wellesley Street East after a call at about 10:30 a.m.

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Region·2026-08-04T19:18:51+00:00

Wildfire in Okanagan region destroyed about 230 homes, band chief says

Louis Fred tried to carve a break with his tractor by knocking the grass down before the fire spread too far, but he had to give up and get out, and the “doggone flames are right on my butt.” “And then he got lost in that dust, the smoke, the fire, and I was worried for him and our son.” The winds came with such extreme ferocity that embers were singeing hair on their son, who Louis Fred said “had to drag our cousin George. Dan Wilson said 30 homes of band members and 200 non-band homes had burned in the Bradley Creek fire, that evacuees said was fanned by powerful winds over the weekend.

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Business·2026-08-04T21:58:20+00:00

RioCan Delivers Strong Second Quarter Performance; Retail Committed Occupancy Climbs to 98.8%, Reflecting Sustained Demand for RioCan’s Portfolio

The original financial outlook for 2026 Commercial SPNOI growth of 3.5% to 4.0% reflects expected growth contributions of approximately 75% from contractually secured growth, 20% from mark-to-market growth on renewals and 5% growth from strategic initiatives, based on assumptions of committed occupancy of approximately 97% to 98%, a 90%. The strength of our fundamentals, the quality of our necessity-based retail portfolio and our full operating independence provides RioCan the flexibility to make decisions based on what’s best for each asset, supporting strong performance and durable growth.

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National·2026-08-04T23:25:58+00:00

Photos show Bradley Creek wildfire destruction as resident describes losing everything

“And once that wind kind of took it, that fire just like took off, and in a matter of from 9:00 to 10:00, even around 12, it was still like nowhere near our house, but with that wind shift, it was probably within an hour that we found out, and volunteer firefighters were going door to door telling people to leave.” Cardenas said she is sad and frustrated about how much their lives have changed in such a short amount of time. “It was just like the dark, like that darkness of that smoke was just coming over the house, and in the distance you could just hear the rumbling and the popping of the.

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World·2026-08-04T14:31:13+00:00

Firefighters in Greece gain ground against wildfires near Athens

More than 30 aircraft joined 575 firefighters battling the blaze near the coastal village of Psatha, about 60 kilometres (37 miles) northwest of the capital, the fire service said. Easing winds on the northwestern outskirts of Athens allowed firefighters in Greece to gain ground against a wildfire that had been burning for five consecutive days near the coastal village of Psatha, the fire service said. More than 30 people have been detained overall in connection with fires allegedly caused either deliberately or by negligence, including the mayor of the tourist island of Paros over a landfill.

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World·2026-08-04T09:07:42+00:00

Ukraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks

On August 4, the funeral of several Ukrainians killed in a Russian ballistic missile attack a week earlier, including three children, took place. To display this content from YouTube, you must enable advertisement tracking and audience measurement.

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World·2026-08-04T15:52:57+00:00

Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel

Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel | Newsfeed | Al Jazeera Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel A major wildfire swept through Ben Shemen Forest in central Israel, prompting authorities to close Highway 6. Fire officials said 21 ground crews and four firefighting aircraft halted the fire’s advance toward neighbouring areas, efforts to fully extinguish the blaze are ongoing. Published On 4 Aug 2026 4 Aug 2026 Save Click here to share on social media Share Add Al Jazeera on Google.

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Sports·2026-08-04T13:17:32+00:00

UFC flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, 34, dies of apparent heart attack

Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Allan’s family, friends, teammates, and loved ones during this incredibly difficult time.” This morning, Monday, August 3rd, our beloved flyweight fighter, Allan Nascimento, was found unresponsive after suffering an apparent heart attack in his sleep. Our thoughts and deepest… pic.twitter.com/vlaBaBOyJr Nascimento’s last fight in the UFC was in June during the 3, our beloved.

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Sports·2026-08-04T13:17:32+00:00

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

Gianni Infantino brought in Arsene Wenger as Fifa's chief of global football development in 2019 Fifa's chief of global football development Arsene Wenger says scrapping the plan to have private investment in Fifa competitions was "absolutely necessary and beyond question". The decision to withdraw the project was absolutely necessary and beyond question, because I firmly believe in an independent Fifa that serves our game with commitment, transparency, and integrity." Wenger is one of 18 Fifa officials named in a document preservation letter Uefa sent to Fifa threatening legal action.

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Sports·2026-08-04T21:44:59+00:00

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record

Chad le Clos reveals his apartment in South Africa was destroyed by a fatal fire in a "heartbreaking tragedy" - the night after he became the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history.

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Wildfire in Okanagan region destroyed about 230 homes, band chief says

RioCan Delivers Strong Second Quarter Performance; Retail Committed Occupancy Climbs to 98.8%, Reflecting Sustained Demand for RioCan’s Portfolio

Photos show Bradley Creek wildfire destruction as resident describes losing everything

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Firefighters in Greece gain ground against wildfires near Athens

Ukraine strikes inside Russia as Moscow accused of increasingly brutal attacks

Crews battle wildfire that shut down major highways in Israel

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UFC flyweight fighter Allan Nascimento, 34, dies of apparent heart attack

Fifa private money plan had to be scrapped - Wenger

Le Clos' home destroyed by fire after he sets Commonwealths record