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Carney Says Fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta Killed 4 and Injured Dozens

18 October 2026 at 18:43
Prime Minister Mark Carney said the “violent, fast-moving” fire on Saturday in the province of Alberta was one of the worst tragedies for Canada’s armed forces in peacetime on Canadian soil.

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The gate of the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Sunday.

The French City of Limoges Wasn’t Known for Unrest. Then Rioters Set Fire to Its City Hall.

18 October 2026 at 17:29
As unrest surged across France this weekend, the most surprising attack came in the quiet city of Limoges, where rioters set fire to the city hall.

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The city hall in Limoges on Saturday night. The violence in the city, better known for its porcelain than its politics, was among the most surprising episodes of France’s widespread unrest.

Deadly ‘Incident’ at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright Sparks Fire

18 October 2026 at 15:05
The defense minister said people were killed and injured at a base in Alberta, but officials did not offer details on the cause.

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Emergency crews and military personnel at a health center after a “serious incident” on Saturday at a military base in Wainwright, Alberta.
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