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As wildfires continue to threaten communities across North America, hundreds of homes have been destroyed in Washington’s Spokane area, with emergency crews battling hazardous conditions and delayed funding, while thousands have been evacuated in British Columbia as the Bald Range wildfire expands rapidly, disrupting daily life across western Canada.

Meanwhile, in the US political arena, Michigan Democrats are rallying behind Abdul El-Sayed in a show of unity after a fractious Senate primary, aiming to consolidate support ahead of a crucial general election. In South Carolina, Darline Graham faces scrutiny as she seeks to succeed her late brother in the Senate, highlighting the tension between political legacy and experience in the Republican primary.

On the global stage, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Pakistan have announced a new defense pact, signaling a notable shift in regional security alliances and raising questions about its broader impact on Middle East dynamics. At the same time, US munitions strains and a new Iran-Oman deal over the Strait of Hormuz are shaping diplomatic calculations and regional stability in the Gulf.

Developing: Authorities in the Spokane area warn that shifting winds could worsen the wildfire situation, with containment efforts still uncertain.