Canada wildfires: Millions advised to mask up

Millions of people in North America have been advised to wear N95 masks outdoors due to poor air quality levels sparked by intense wildfires in Canada. We speak to an expert about the health effects of air pollution. We also hear from people affected by wildfires and haze in Canada and in the US.

A man armed with a knife has stabbed four pre-school children in a playground in France. We get some details from our correspondent.

Warning: Some listeners may find details of the attack distressing.

Rescue efforts in Ukraine continue following Tuesday's breach of the Kakhovka dam. We speak to a resident in the region.

The Iranian-born wrestler known as The Iron Sheik has died at the age of 81. We look back at his career and hear from his fans.

Presenter: James Reynolds.

(Photo:The One World Trade Center tower in lower Manhattan in New York City is pictured shortly after sunrise as haze and smoke caused by wildfires in Canada hangs over the Manhattan skyline in as seen from Jersey City, New Jersey, U.S., June 8, 2023. Credit: Mike Segar/Reuters)