G7 leaders reach deal to offer help fighting Amazon wildfires

BIARRITZ, France -- G7 leaders have come to an agreement to offer help to Brazil to help fight the raging wildfires in the Amazon rainforest. French President Emmanuel Macron says the countries will offer short-term assistance to help douse the flames. G7 countries have agreed to an immediate US$20-million fund to help Amazon countries fight wildfires and launch a long-term global initiative to protect the rainforest. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was quick to echo Macron's calls for action on t