In today's top world headlines, Russia launched another intense barrage of ballistic missiles and drones targeting Kyiv, killing at least nine people and injuring dozens, according to Ukrainian authorities.

In Colombia, at least 11 people were injured after a truck packed with explosives detonated near a police station in Cúcuta, close to the Venezuelan border, just days before the inauguration of the country's president-elect.

Meanwhile, thousands of Iranian Shia pilgrims continue their annual Arbaeen pilgrimage through Iraq toward the holy city of Karbala, one of the world's largest religious gatherings.

In Italy, a 4.7-magnitude earthquake near Naples injured 26 people, damaged buildings, and forced hundreds to evacuate as aftershocks raised fresh concerns.

The United States has also issued security alerts through its embassies across several Middle Eastern capitals, urging American citizens to remain vigilant and be prepared for possible regional escalation.

At the same time, wildfires fueled by strong winds continue to spread across Greece, including areas near Athens, while dangerous fire conditions persist in Spain and France, prompting emergency evacuations and large-scale firefighting operations.

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A massive wildfire has engulfed more than 100 buildings in a coastal town in Norway, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky and forcing emergency crews into action. Dramatic visuals show flames spreading rapidly across a hillside near wooded areas while helicopters continuously dump water to slow the fire's advance. Authorities are battling the fast-moving blaze as dangerous conditions fuel the wildfire. Watch the latest updates, dramatic footage, and details on the firefighting operation.

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<p>Apocalyptic and cataclysmic images showed a yellowish haze descending&nbsp;upon New York last week when toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires spread in wide swaths across the Northeastern and Midwestern regions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>ABC News reported on Monday that the US is still facing the dangers of smoke coming from hundreds of wildfires burning throughout Canada and the current situation could mean that smoke and poor air quality concerns will continue to impact northern parts of America throughout the summer.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The report cited data by AirNow.gov. to report that Philadelphia's Air Quality Index measured at 101 on Monday morning (or "Code Orange"). It is unhealthy for a certain section — especially sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with pre-existing lung and heart conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This comes after a provincial minister said that the number of wildfires raging out of control across Quebec dropped on Sunday as firefighters in the Canadian province gained the upper hand in some areas.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported that Quebec Natural Resources Minister Maite Blanchette Vezina said told reporters that the number of out-of-control fires in the eastern province dropped to 44 from 72 on Saturday.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><strong>'This&nbsp;worst-ever spring fire season for Canada'&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>Canada is enduring its worst-ever spring fire season, with 431 active fires as of Sunday, up five from Saturday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The organisation said that more than 4.8 million acres burned, and fire officials said that 220 of the active fires have been deemed out of control.&nbsp;</p>

<p>By Monday, around 1,200 firefighters were expected to battle&nbsp;blazes across Quebec. More than 100 were from France and some from other provinces.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As quoted by news agency Reuters, Vezina said that the authorities were not yet ready to send many evacuated residents home. "With the resources we got from France and New Brunswick, the situation is more safe,"&nbsp;Vezina said.&nbsp;</p>

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<p><strong>Watch |&nbsp;Canada wildfires: Joe Biden assured help as toxic smoke lingers into US&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Chuck Schumer, who is New York Senator, urged the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Sunday to increase the number of firefighters being sent to Canada in order to prevent a "summer of smoke".&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to a&nbsp;federal government meteorologist forecast, which came on Saturday, Quebec could receive light rain on Tuesday in some burning areas.&nbsp;</p>

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Apocalyptic and cataclysmic images showed a yellowish haze descending upon New York last week when toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires spread in wide swaths across the Northeastern and Midwestern regions.

Apocalyptic and cataclysmic images showed a yellowish haze descending upon New York last week when toxic smoke from Canadian wildfires spread in wide swaths across the Northeastern and Midwestern regions. ABC News reported on Monday that the US is still facing the dangers of smoke coming from hundreds of wildfires burning throughout Canada and the current situation could mean that smoke and poor air quality concerns will continue to impact northern parts of America throughout the summer. The report cited data by AirNow.gov. to report that Philadelphia's Air Quality Index measured at 101 on Monday morning (or "Code Orange"). It is unhealthy for a certain section — especially sensitive groups, including children, the elderly, pregnant women and those with pre-existing lung and heart conditions. This comes after a provincial minister said that the number of wildfires raging out of control across Quebec dropped on Sunday as firefighters in the Canadian province gained the upper hand in some areas. The Canadian Broadcasting Corp reported that Quebec Natural Resources Minister Maite Blanchette Vezina said told reporters that the number of out-of-control fires in the eastern province dropped to 44 from 72 on Saturday. Also read | Canada wildfires spark 'ecoterrorist' conspiracy theory 'This worst-ever spring fire season for Canada' Canada is enduring its worst-ever spring fire season, with 431 active fires as of Sunday, up five from Saturday, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre. The organisation said that more than 4.8 million acres burned, and fire officials said that 220 of the active fires have been deemed out of control. By Monday, around 1,200 firefighters were expected to battle blazes across Quebec. More than 100 were from France and some from other provinces. As quoted by news agency Reuters, Vezina said that the authorities were not yet ready to send many evacuated residents home. "With the resources we got from France and New Brunswick, the situation is more safe," Vezina said. Also read | Faced with smoke from Canada fires people turn to DIY air purifiers. Are they safe? Watch | Canada wildfires: Joe Biden assured help as toxic smoke lingers into US × Chuck Schumer, who is New York Senator, urged the Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack on Sunday to increase the number of firefighters being sent to Canada in order to prevent a "summer of smoke". According to a federal government meteorologist forecast, which came on Saturday, Quebec could receive light rain on Tuesday in some burning areas. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Canada's wildfires: US to face air quality concerns throughout summer?

<p>Toxic wildfire smoke from Canada has impacted millions of people in North America, with people being alerted about the health risks of poor air quality. The North American skies have been shrouded with orange-tinged smog caused by the wildfires. The smog has obscured the famous skyscrapers in the region and forced the residents to wear face masks. The cities along the US East Coast have also issued air quality alerts.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The situation due to the wildfires keeps worsening as now a Norwegian Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU said on Friday (June 9) said that smoke from Canadian wildfires has been detected thousands of kilometres away in the Scandinavian country this week.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Researcher Nikolaos Evangeliou told the news agency AFP that "very weak" concentrations of smoke particles have been detected since Monday, in particular at the Birkenes observatory in southern Norway.&nbsp;</p>

<p>However, the measurements have varied depending on the fires' intensity, wind direction and precipitation. He added, "We don't see serious peaks or large increases... so we don't see any environmental issue (in Norway) nor serious health hazards either."&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Larger and more powerful wildfires than ever have scorched some 3.8 million hectares of Canadian forests and displaced tens of thousands of residents in recent weeks. Reports have mentioned that the scale is unprecedented, with some 2,300 fires registered so far this year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Southern Norway, like much of northern Europe, has also experienced an unusually dry spring and early summer so far. In southern Norway, no rain has fallen for 16 days and none is forecast in the coming days.&nbsp;</p>

<h2><strong>Canadian wildfires&nbsp;</strong></h2>

<p>United States President Joe Biden called wildfires a "stark reminder" of climate change after some of the US cities were covered in a noxious haze again. Flights were delayed and several outdoor events were disrupted.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Local residents reported smoke and an acrid campfire smell over the capital Washington. Some parts of the mid-Atlantic region reached "Code Maroon",&nbsp;the highest category of the Air Quality Index (AQI), which indicated hazardous conditions.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Notably, more than 111 million people in the US were living under air quality alerts due to the fires, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden said in a statement, "Millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of smoke resulting from devastating wildfires burning in Canada, another stark reminder of the impacts of climate change."&nbsp;</p>

<p>Biden further added that he was sending extra resources to&nbsp;Canada, including "additional firefighters and fire suppression assets such as air tankers," on top of 600 American personnel sent in May.&nbsp;</p>

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Toxic wildfire smoke from Canada has impacted millions of people in North America, with people being alerted about the health risks of poor air quality. The North American skies have been shrouded with orange-tinged smog caused by the wildfires.

Toxic wildfire smoke from Canada has impacted millions of people in North America, with people being alerted about the health risks of poor air quality. The North American skies have been shrouded with orange-tinged smog caused by the wildfires. The smog has obscured the famous skyscrapers in the region and forced the residents to wear face masks. The cities along the US East Coast have also issued air quality alerts. The situation due to the wildfires keeps worsening as now a Norwegian Climate and Environmental Research Institute NILU said on Friday (June 9) said that smoke from Canadian wildfires has been detected thousands of kilometres away in the Scandinavian country this week. Also read: Canada wildfires spark 'ecoterrorist' conspiracy theory Researcher Nikolaos Evangeliou told the news agency AFP that "very weak" concentrations of smoke particles have been detected since Monday, in particular at the Birkenes observatory in southern Norway. However, the measurements have varied depending on the fires' intensity, wind direction and precipitation. He added, "We don't see serious peaks or large increases... so we don't see any environmental issue (in Norway) nor serious health hazards either." Watch this report: × Larger and more powerful wildfires than ever have scorched some 3.8 million hectares of Canadian forests and displaced tens of thousands of residents in recent weeks. Reports have mentioned that the scale is unprecedented, with some 2,300 fires registered so far this year. Southern Norway, like much of northern Europe, has also experienced an unusually dry spring and early summer so far. In southern Norway, no rain has fallen for 16 days and none is forecast in the coming days. Canadian wildfires United States President Joe Biden called wildfires a "stark reminder" of climate change after some of the US cities were covered in a noxious haze again. Flights were delayed and several outdoor events were disrupted. Local residents reported smoke and an acrid campfire smell over the capital Washington. Some parts of the mid-Atlantic region reached "Code Maroon", the highest category of the Air Quality Index (AQI), which indicated hazardous conditions. Notably, more than 111 million people in the US were living under air quality alerts due to the fires, the Environmental Protection Agency said Thursday. Biden said in a statement, "Millions of Americans are experiencing the effects of smoke resulting from devastating wildfires burning in Canada, another stark reminder of the impacts of climate change." Biden further added that he was sending extra resources to Canada, including "additional firefighters and fire suppression assets such as air tankers," on top of 600 American personnel sent in May. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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