“Hollywood farce”: Melania Trump’s documentary panned before hitting theatres

From Global News. Amazon’s multi-million documentary about U.S. First Lady Melania Trump is already being panned ahead of its official theatrical release. ‘Melania’ documents her life in the 20 days before her husband’s 2025 inauguration. As Global’s Heidi Petracek reports, critics say ‘Melania’ only exists as a vehicle for one of the world’s biggest companies…

Uncertainty in Gaza as phase 2 of ceasefire begins

From Global News. For the first time, Israel’s army has accepted the Gaza Health Ministry’s estimate of more than 71,000 Palestinians being killed during the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, the Israel-Hamas ceasefire is now officially in its second phase, but there remains lots of uncertainty surrounding how it will play out. Global’s Redmond Shannon explains…

“I’m not above taking credit”: Carney jokes he stood up to US, “greenlit” ‘Heated Rivalry’

From Global News. Invited to a gala celebrating the smash hit 2025 Canadian TV series ‘Heated Rivalry’ on Thursday, Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a congratulatory speech to the series’ creators and cast. Carney commended ‘Heated Rivalry’ director Jacob Tierney and author Rachel Reid – who penned the ‘Game Changers’ novels on which the series…

Global National: Jan. 29, 2026 | Alberta separatism question lingers after first ministers meeting

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada’s premiers appear to be on the same page for Canada’s path forward, despite the growing momentum of an Alberta separatist group and their apparent discussions with the Trump administration. Mackenzie Gray reports on how the first ministers are reacting to those meetings. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre…

“Respect Canadian sovereignty,” Carney tells US after Alberta separatists meet Trump officials

From Global News. Responding to questions Thursday about meetings between Alberta separatists and officials within the Trump administration, Prime Minister Mark Carney said he expects the U.S. to “respect Canadian sovereignty.” Carney told reporters he has raised the topic of Canadian sovereignty with President Donald Trump but said that during those conversations, the U.S. leader…

Trump border czar Tom Homan says ICE in Minneapolis will focus on “targeted” operations, not sweeps

From Global News. U.S. border czar Tom Homan, newly installed as commander of President Donald Trump’s immigration enforcement surge in Minneapolis, said on Thursday that federal agents would focus on "targeted, strategic enforcement operations," marking a shift in the aggressive tactics that have drawn national outrage. Homan also said he intended to reduce the 3,000-strong…

BC ostrich cull cost taxpayers almost $7M

From Global News. The full cost to cull more than 300 ostriches in the West Kootenay last fall has been revealed for the first time. As Global’s Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, the months-long battle cost taxpayers almost $7 million. The ostriches at the Universal Ostrich Farm in Edgewood, B.C., were culled in November 2025, following…

Threat of Iran-US conflict grows after Trump warning

From Global News. U.S. military forces are increasing their presence near Iran, increasing the possibility of a conflict between the two countries. But U.S. President Donald Trump is no longer using the deaths of thousands of Iranian protesters as a pressure tactic against Iran. Global’s Jackson Proskow explains what Trump is threatening and what he’s…

How Minneapolis is standing up to ICE, federal agents

From Global News. Tensions are high in Minneapolis over the targeting of immigrant communities with raids and arrests by federal agents. The situation has further escalated following the respective shootings and killings of two American citizens – one by Immigrations and Customs Enforcements (ICE), and another by the U.S. Border Patrol (USBP). Global’s Heather Yourex-West…

Iranians across the globe vent frustrations as internet blackout continues after deadly protests

From Global News. Iran’s internet blackout enters its third consecutive week Thursday, and many are voicing their frustrations as it takes a toll on both their professional and personal lives. Tehran blocked internet access on Jan. 8, after widespread anti-government protests began in December. The blackout is affecting Iranians abroad, too, leaving many unaware of…

“Very uncomfortable” to have ICE agents at N.B.-U.S. border: Holt

From Global News. New Brunswick Premier Susan Holt shared her concerns on regarding U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and their presence at the N.B border with the U.S. "It makes all of us uncomfortable," she said. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11641636/ice-maine-new-brunswick-susan-holt/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on…

Freezing temperatures transform Niagara Falls into icy winter spectacle

From Global News. Freezing temperatures and heavy snowfall transformed Niagara Falls into a striking winter landscape, with parts of the iconic waterfalls partially frozen. Niagara Parks said the rare phenomenon followed consecutive days of extreme cold, creating icy mist and dramatic ice formations along the Ontario–New York border. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca

BC extortion crisis spills into question period with Liberals and Conservatives blaming each other

From Global News. Conservatives and Liberals each accused the other of obstruction on the topic of extortion in British Columbia during question period on Wednesday, with Conservative MP Tamara Jensen saying police had been in her driveway over the weekend “investigating reports of shots fired on my street.” “Will this government stop with the rhetoric,…

“International crime”: Surrey calls on Ottawa to declare state of emergency after latest BC shooting

From Global News. The city of Surrey, B.C., is calling on Ottawa to declare a state of emergency over hundreds of extortion cases across the country. Early Monday, Surrey police seized a loaded handgun from a vehicle and arrested foreign nationals, 20-year-old Harshdeep Singh and 21-year-old Hanspreet Singh, after hearing gunshots. “This is transnational and…