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Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada – AP News

Alberta’s premier would allow a citizen-led referendum on separation from Canada  AP NewsAlberta's premier proposes referendum on separation from Canada  ABC NewsDanielle Smith talks up Alberta separation as Mark Carney and Doug Ford push for unity  Toronto StarParti Québécois leader stands with Alberta Premier Danielle Smith and her ‘strong hand’  National PostAlberta to hold referendum on separation from Canada in 2026 if...  Times of India

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Saudi Arabia and Qatar to provide financial support for Syrian state employees – Arab News

Saudi Arabia and Qatar to provide financial support for Syrian state employees  Arab NewsSaudi Arabia says it will jointly fund Syria state salaries with Qatar  Al JazeeraSaudi Arabia eyes Syria with new investment as Gaza remains in rubble  The Jerusalem PostSyria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased  WFLASaudi Arabia's top diplomat lands in Syria in new sign of support  Yahoo

At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say – ABC News

At least 10 killed, 33 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight, officials say  ABC NewsKyiv’s allies have lifted restrictions on Ukraine attacking targets inside Russia – here’s what that means for the war  The ConversationWhat do Ukrainians think of Trump? ‘Nothing good’  The HillTwo killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine before possible talks in Turkiye  Al JazeeraRussian Strikes Kill 2 In Ukraine Amid Uncertainty Over Possible Peace Talks  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes – AP News

The country that made smoking sexy is breaking up with cigarettes  AP NewsFrance to ban smoking on beaches, parks and near schools  BBCFrance Banning Being French With New Smoking Laws  The Daily BeastFrance bans smoking in parks, beaches and school zones from July  politico.euFrance to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools to protect children  Reuters

Floods kill at least 111 as northern Nigeria battles climate change, dry spells and heavy rainfall – AP News

Floods kill at least 111 as northern Nigeria battles climate change, dry spells and heavy rainfall  AP NewsFlooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 56  The New York TimesNigeria floods: At least 110 die after torrential rains in Mokwa, Niger state  BBCAt least 115 killed in floods in central Nigeria  The GuardianHeavy rains in Nigeria kill at least 21  Reuters

A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected – AP News

A Canadian prairie city virtually deserted as fires rage and thousands more evacuees expected  AP NewsCanadian wildfires force 17,000 to evacuate, smoke expected to hit the U.S. this weekend  YahooWildfires force thousands to flee homes in Western Canada  The Globe and MailDense smoke from Canadian wildfires is blowing into U.S.  The Washington Post'Pray for rain,' Manitoba premier says as thousands more flee out-of-control wildfires across province  CBC

Live updates: Hamas considers Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill at least 27 – AP News

Live updates: Hamas considers Gaza ceasefire proposal as Israeli strikes kill at least 27  AP NewsUnable to Justify Their Army Killing Children in Gaza, Israelis Retreat Into Deep Denial  HaaretzIDF says dozens of strikes hit terror targets across Gaza over past day  The Times of IsraelIsraeli Airstrike Kills at Least 7 of a Doctor’s Children, Gaza Officials Say  The New York TimesTiny girl who emerged from flames of Israeli strike on Gaza school-turned-shelter says "fire filled the sky"  CBS News