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Summary Millions across North America are being advised to wear high-grade masks outdoors due to air pollution created by intense wildfires in Canada Pride events and baseball games have been postponed due to the smoke, with Washington DC recording some of the worst air pollution levels in the world Flights have been grounded and delayed at some major US airports due to wildfire smoke causing low visibility The Canadian government says nearly 100 million people in the US and Canada are currently experiencing very poor air quality More than 400 fires are burning across Canada and 236 are out of control Hundreds of firefighters from the US, Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have been deployed to Canada, and more are on the way

A US aid agency is suspending food aid to Ethiopia, because it says donations are being diverted from those in need. Ethiopian government agencies and the military are behind the scheme, according to a leaked memo. Some 20 million Ethiopians, who are facing severe food shortages because of war and drought, will be affected. The United States remains the single largest humanitarian donor to Ethiopia, providing more than $1.8b (£1.4b) in assistance since fiscal year 2022. The US Agency for International Aid (USAid) is an independent agency that leads the US government's international development and humanitarian efforts. It said a review of its operations in Ethiopia found what it called a "widespread and co-ordinated campaign" to divert food assistance. The agency did not publicly say who it believed was behind the campaign.

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As we've been reporting, details of this knife attack in south-eastern France are still coming in and there are still many questions that need answering. But here's a brief recap of what we know so far: Several people, including a number of children reportedly aged around three years old, have been injured following a mass stabbing attack in Annecy, an alpine town in south-eastern France The attack took place this morning, at around 09:45 local time, in a park Three of the children are reportedly in a life-threatening condition Various French media are reporting that the suspect, a man, has identified himself to police as a Syrian asylum seeker He's already been arrested and French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin praised police for a "rapid intervention" Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne is also on her way to Annecy

First-time crypto investors to be offered 'cooling-off' period under new rules The financial regulator will also ban UK companies that sell crypto assets from offering "refer a friend" bonuses as part of its plans to crack down on advertising in the industry. Thursday 8 June 2023 02:50, UK First-time investors in crypto assets will be offered a 24-hour cooling-off period as part of a wider crackdown on advertising in the industry by the UK’s financial regulator. First-time investors in cryptoassets should be offered a 24-hour cooling-off period by those marketing them, according to the City regulator. A new advertising crackdown being launched by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) will mean firms marketing cryptoassets to UK consumers will need to introduce a cooling-off period for first-time investors from 8 October. The regulator's policy statement on financial promotion rules for cryptoassets said: "Even when the financial promotions regime comes into force, cryptoassets will remain high risk and largely unregulated.

Every Story Matters aims to aid understanding of the full picture of what happened and what more needs to be done to ensure the UK is better prepared in the future. Almost 6,000 people have already shared their stories. And dozens of organisations, including homelessness charities and older people's groups, are helping to reach as many people as possible. Inquiry team members will also be travelling around the UK to hear stories from people in-person at community events. Inquiry chairwoman Baroness Heather Hallett said: "The pandemic affected every single person in the UK and, in many cases, continues to have a lasting impact on lives. Yet every experience is unique.

Myanmar singer Lily Naing Kyaw died in a Yangon hospital a week after being shot in the head - allegedly by gunmen opposed to the military she championed. Her death has not only shocked military supporters but also celebrities working with the pro-military media. The 58-year-old was close to top junta leaders who seized power in 2021, plunging the country into war - she was also accused of being their informant. Two men have been arrested and accused of her killing. They are said to belong to an urban guerrilla group opposed to the military. Within hours of their arrest, two relatives of one of the men had been killed in apparent retribution. Ms Kyaw's killing is the latest in a series of assassinations of high-profile government supporters.

Sydney Australia has announced it will introduce a national ban on Nazi symbols, in an effort to crack down on far-right groups. Public displays of the swastika or SS symbols will be punishable by up to a year in prison. However the new laws will not cover the Nazi salute. Nazi symbols are already banned in many states, but this means they won't be allowed anywhere, the government says. The move comes amid a resurgence in far-right activity. In March, a group of neo-Nazis appeared at a rally in Melbourne hosted by Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull - who is known for her opposition to transgender rights - and performed Nazi salutes on the steps of the Victorian Parliament. Ms Keen-Minshull denied any connection to the group, but the event triggered a political backlash with calls for greater efforts to tackle displays of Nazi regalia.