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In the town of Killi in Idlib province, Syrians harvest hundreds of pink Damask roses. For centuries the flower's prized scent has been distilled into rose water for use in perfumes, cosmetics and food across the Middle East and Europe. "Harvesting roses makes me happy," says Shahed, who lives in a nearby camp for displaced Syrians and picks the flowers to support her family.
In Canada, wildfires continue to devastate the western province of Alberta. Thousands of people have had no choice but to leave their homes, and many more are on evacuation alert. The province has declared a state of emergency, while firefighters are attempting to bring the blazes under control. Once again, a "heat dome" has settled in over Canadian territory. Our Science reporter Shirli Sitbon looks at how scientific data is used to find the best strategy to fight the flames.
In Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel attacks are on the rise in one of the country's lesser known insurgencies, that in Ituri province. 8 farmers were killed by CODECO militants on Suday. Over half a million people have been displaced over the past few months since the armed group ramped up raids. Laurent Berstecher tells us more.
Located in south-western China, Yunnan province is the same size as Germany. It's home to almost 20,000 plant and 2,000 animal species, most of which are protected and unique to the region. Yunnan is a haven of biodiversity and a showcase for environmental protection in China, where scientists and nature lovers are fighting to preserve its rare ecosystems. Our correspondents Lou Kisiela, Antoine Morel, Yan Chen and Yena Lee report.
As Turkey prepares for upcoming General Elections, President Erdogan visited the devastated province of Hatay, which is still reeling from the deadly February 6th Earthquakes.
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