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A new NASA model visualization traces brown-carbon smoke from July 14 through July 20 as unhealthy air spread through major U.S. and Canadian cities.
Fire and Emergency New Zealand chief executive Kerry Gregory has resigned with immediate effect, the service’s board said Friday. The resignation follows the responsible minister’s public loss of confidence in him.
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193 stories in this desk.New Zealand’s Defence Force chief has resigned after disclosing an inappropriate relationship while in command. The government says the Inspector-General of Defence will examine the handling of the matter.
Updated Oct. 23: Taiwan’s emergency center reports one death and 94 injuries, while the Associated Press cites a higher injury tally. Taiwan also reported 977 canceled flights and 96 suspended ferry sailings as Champi moved past.
Benue State Police said all eight people abducted in Ohimini, including a Catholic priest, had been rescued by Oct. 18. Police said two suspects were arrested in connection with the case.
Updated Oct. 23: Nearly 328,000 people had voted in Harris County through day three, extending a record-setting opening pace. Early voting continues through Oct. 30.
India’s Pankaj Advani beat England’s Robert Hall 1,906–1,206 in the timed final of the 2026 World Billiards Championship.
After talks in Hong Kong, APEC finance ministers said persistent global imbalances pose risks to growth and stability and called for stronger cooperation.
For eligible Texas voters seeking a mail ballot for Nov. 3, the county clerk must receive the application by Friday, Oct. 23; a postmark by that date is not enough.
Finland’s government has licensed Posiva to operate the spent-fuel encapsulation and final-disposal facility at Olkiluoto through 2070. The permit is a major regulatory milestone; it does not mean permanent disposal has already begun.
Georgia’s Constitutional Court is hearing a ruling-party lawsuit seeking to outlaw five opposition parties. The case could reshape political competition ahead of the 2028 parliamentary election.
FEMA rejected Texas’s request for direct household aid after July 2026 floods in Uvalde and Kerr counties; state officials say they are reviewing an appeal.
FIFA has approved an interim committee to manage the NFF until fresh elections, with FIFA and CAF to appoint members and a deadline of May 31, 2027.
Seoul proposes military talks on the disputed land demarcation line, military hotlines and steps to prevent accidental clashes.
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