Prime Minister Mark Carney Speaks at Assembly - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney Speaks at Assembly - Ottawa

Prime Minister Mark Carney speaks during the First Nations Summit at the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Que., on Thursday, July 17, 2025. Photo by Spencer Colby/THE CANADIAN PRESS/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Government Ministers Present Budget Law In Rome

Tourism Minister Daniela Santanchè at Palazzo Chigi for the presentation of the guide “Cammini della rinascita”, Rome, Thursday, July 24, 2025 Photo by Roberto Monaldo / LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Camera ardente del giornalista dթnchiesta Andrea Purgatori

Camera ardente del giornalista dթnchiesta Andrea Purgatori

FILE PHOTO - Cecilia Fabiano and Sigfrido Ranucci at the burial chamber of journalist Andrea Purgatori in Rome. Rome, Italy, July 27, 2023. Sigfrido Ranucci was the target of an attack on the night of Thursday, October 16 to Friday, October 17, 2025. A bomb destroyed his car in front of his home, located south of Rome. The explosion did not cause any casualties, as confirmed by the program “Report,” which the journalist presents on the public channel RAI 3. Photo by Cecilia Fabiano/LaPresse/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of Singer Kiesza in Toronto

Portrait of Singer Kiesza in Toronto

Kiesza is photographed in Toronto, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Portrait of Singer Kiesza in Toronto

Portrait of Singer Kiesza in Toronto

Kiesza is photographed in Toronto, Thursday, July 10, 2025. Photo by Chris Young/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Biodiversity Center To Safeguard Over 13M Specimens - Canberra

A Biodiversity Center To Safeguard Over 13M Specimens - Canberra

This file photo taken on July 9, 2025 shows an insect specimen as part of the Australian National Insect Collection in Canberra, capital of Australia. Australia's national science agency has opened a biodiversity center to safeguard over 13 million specimens. The new building, named Diversity, in the capital Canberra, unites the Australian National Wildlife Collection and the Australian National Insect Collection under one roof in temperature-controlled, bushfire- and pest-resistant vaults, according to a statement released Thursday by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Photo by CSIRO/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

A Biodiversity Center To Safeguard Over 13M Specimens - Canberra

A Biodiversity Center To Safeguard Over 13M Specimens - Canberra

This file photo taken on July 9, 2025 shows specimens of bird egg clutches as part of the Australian National Wildlife Collection in Canberra, capital of Australia. Australia's national science agency has opened a biodiversity center to safeguard over 13 million specimens. The new building, named Diversity, in the capital Canberra, unites the Australian National Wildlife Collection and the Australian National Insect Collection under one roof in temperature-controlled, bushfire- and pest-resistant vaults, according to a statement released Thursday by the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO). Photo by CSIRO/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small plane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is removed from the crash site on August 1, 2025 in Ottawa, ON, Canada. Photo by Patrick Doyle/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

National Bank Open - Montreal

National Bank Open - Montreal

Coco Gauff of the United States returns a shot during third round tennis action against Veronika Kudermetova at the National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal on Thursday, July 31, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christopher Katsarov

US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 3

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

US: Severe Thunderstorm Brings Intense Hail, Flooding to Great Falls

A severe thunderstorm that moved through central Montana on Thursday, July 31, brought heavy rain and hail up to 1" in diameter, causing flash flooding in Great Falls and a landspout tornado near Townsend.

US: New York Declares State of Emergency as Storms Slam Northeast 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has declared a State of Emergency for NYC and surrounding regions.

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

Small Airplane Crashes Near Ottawa Airport - Canada

The wreckage of a small airplane that crashed on Thursday, July 31, 2025, near the Ottawa International Airport, is seen in this image from video, in Ottawa, ON, Canada on August 1, 2025. Photo by David Baxter/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinction troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinction troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinction troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Several firefighters collaborate in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern because of the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Several firefighters collaborate in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern because of the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

View of the burning area, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Several firefighters collaborate in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern because of the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Several firefighters collaborate in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern because of the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

View of the burning area, on July 31, 2025, in Caminomorisco, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

Troops Work to Control Fire Near Avellanar Caceres - Spain

A seaplane collaborates in the work of extinction of the fire, on July 31, 2025, in La Dehesilla, Cáceres, Extremadura (Spain). The extinguishing troops are working on Thursday morning in the control of several flanks of the fire in the Cáceres region of Las Hurdes, although at the moment the area of the farmhouse of Avellanar, already evacuated, is of concern due to the "inaccessibility of the terrain". Photo by Carlos Criado/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

US: NYC Subway Stations Flooded as Storms Hit Northeast 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rain and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions across New York and New Jersey. In New York City, rainwater flowed into subway stations, forcing passengers to walk through floodwaters.

US: Heavy Rain Batters Pennsylvania Causing Flash Flooding 2

Strong storms moved through the Northeast on Thursday, July 31, bringing heavy rains, and causing flash flooding and travel disruptions. Flash flood warnings have been issued for parts of Pennsylvania.

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visits the site of a city-led Inside Safe operation during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The initiative, which displaced dozens of unhoused residents, sparked both praise and criticism from advocates and community members. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Two residents walk away from the Compound encampment with their belongings as heavy machinery arrives for a city-led sweep in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Inside Safe operation displaced more than 75 unhoused individuals, drawing pushback from advocates over the lack of permanent housing solutions. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass walks through the Compound encampment in Van Nuys during a city-led Inside Safe operation on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to move unhoused residents into transitional housing and clear large-scale street encampments. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks to the press during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The mayor visited the site as part of the Inside Safe operation, which relocated dozens of unhoused residents from one of the largest encampments in the San Fernando Valley. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass speaks to the press during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The mayor visited the site as part of the Inside Safe operation, which relocated dozens of unhoused residents from one of the largest encampments in the San Fernando Valley. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visits the site of a city-led Inside Safe operation during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The initiative, which displaced dozens of unhoused residents, sparked both praise and criticism from advocates and community members. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

A woman walks through scattered belongings during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The city’s Inside Safe initiative displaced dozens of unhoused residents, prompting concerns about the treatment of people forced to quickly relocate with limited resources. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass visits the site of a city-led Inside Safe operation during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The initiative, which displaced dozens of unhoused residents, sparked both praise and criticism from advocates and community members. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

A woman pushes a cart loaded with personal belongings toward a bus during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The city-led Inside Safe operation displaced dozens of unhoused residents from the San Fernando Valley site, drawing criticism from advocates over lack of transparency and long-term housing options. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass poses for a group photo with sanitation, outreach, and city workers following the Inside Safe encampment resolution effort at the Compound in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The initiative aims to move unhoused Angelenos into transitional housing. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

A woman gestures while standing among scattered personal belongings during a sweep of the Compound encampment in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The Inside Safe operation displaced dozens of residents, prompting frustration and calls for more compassionate and permanent housing solutions. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

LA Mayor Oversees Homeless Camp Sweep - Los Angeles

Demonstrators hold signs calling for an end to police sweeps and more support for unhoused residents during a protest in Van Nuys on Thursday, July 31, 2025. The action was organized in response to a planned Inside Safe operation targeting the Compound, the largest encampment in the San Fernando Valley. Photo by David Pashaee/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM