In northern
Alberta,
Canada, an estimated 10,000 people have been evacuated due to fast spreading wildfires.
(Global News)
Air quality warnings are issued for most of
Alberta as a result of the thick smoke moving across the province. Places as far south as
Calgary have reached 10+ on the Air Quality Health Index, and rated worse than some of the most polluted cities in the world.
(Calgary Herald)
According to
South Korean media, North Korea executed five officials back in March, including
Kim Hyok-chol, its nuclear envoy to the United States, for their part in the failed second
summit in Hanoi. In addition, three other officials involved in the summit have reportedly been sent to a camp for political prisoners.
(Reuters)(Fox News)
Eddie Gallagher, a
U.S. Navy Seal charged with the murder of an
ISIL prisoner, attempted murder of civilians, and obstruction of justice, is temporarily released from custody amidst allegations of misconduct by Navy prosecutors.
(CBS News)