From Global News. When Torian Poulin first met Stephanie Vernon, they were both going through some relationship challenges. But after leaning on each other and growing closer, the Vancouver Island couple knew they were meant to be together. “I initially proposed nearly three years ago,” Poulin said. “On a beach in Parksville.” And while they…

From Global News. Two White Rock, B.C., businesses are speaking out about what they say is a rise in crime in the community, after both facing smash-and-grab and grab break-ins over the weekend. Mounties have released video of one of the Saturday morning incidents, in which a thief grabs a large rock, then throws it…

From Global News. Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sánchez are spending tens of millions and inviting some of the world’s wealthiest and most famous people for their wedding in Venice. But many residents say there’s "No Space for Bezos" in their city. Redmond Shannon looks at how Venetians are protesting the billionaire’s…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada needs to commit $150 billion per year on defence to meet NATO’s new spending target. NATO members are expected to vote to increase the alliance’s spending benchmark from two per cent of each country’s gross domestic product (GDP) to five per cent. Mackenzie Gray looks at…

From Global News. The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding after it was briefly violated by both countries. Iran’s government says more than 600 people were killed by Israel in the 12-day war. Israeli authorities say Iranian strikes killed at least 28 people during the same period. Mike Armstrong reports from Tel Aviv on…

From Global News. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. blasted the United States as “the sickest country in the world” as he defended the Trump administration’s health agenda. Kennedy clashed with Democrats on the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, as he was grilled on his department’s 2026 budget. Congresswoman Kim Schrier…

From Global News. Thousands gathered at Cusco’s major archaeological site of Sacsayhuaman for the Inti Raymi festival, celebrating the Incan sun god Inti. The ceremony featured the arrival of Inca Pachacutec – a prominent historical ruler – priestesses, and symbolic rituals, including offerings and a staged llama sacrifice. #Inca #Peru #Festival #Sun

From Global News. The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding after U.S. President Donald Trump angrily and bluntly slammed both countries for briefly violating the truce. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump’s influence over the Middle East conflict and the questions about whether Iran’s nuclear program was fully demolished. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada…

From Global News. A B.C. bride with a terminal form of pancreatic cancer was given the chance to have her wedding thanks to the help of friends, family and staff at North Island Hospital in Courtenay. On Friday, in the garden behind the hospital, surrounded by loved ones (and a unicorn), Stephanie Vernon and Torian…

From Global News. Three years after they intervened in a bar fight at a Scarborough Jack Astor’s, Alexander Campbell and Tyler Josling have been found not guilty of manslaughter. A judge ruled the two friends were in a “sudden situation of real peril” on July 11, 2022. Superior Court Justice Michael Dineen also found that…

From Global News. Palestinians in Gaza City voiced their concerns on Tuesday as Israeli forces ordered new evacuations after the Israeli military dropped leaflets over several areas in north Gaza ordering residents to leave their homes and head towards the south, in what appeared to herald renewed Israeli military strikes against Hamas. Israel has been…

From Global News. NATO leaders, including U.S. President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney were greeted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander on Tuesday, as they arrived for a dinner hosted by the European royal. The leaders are in The Hague, Netherlands for a two-day NATO summit. They were joined by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy,…

From Global News. A self-described "art hotel" in Ibiza, Spain, is offering guests a free stay in a glass-walled room. The hotel Paradiso room, referred to as "the fish tank," gives all who pass through the lobby a full view of those inside. Guests are limited to one night per year, and the waitlist is…

From Global News. Speaking from Air Force One while on his way to Europe for a NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump said he doesn’t want to see regime change in Iran, which he said would lead to “chaos.” He added that Iran would “never have a nuclear weapon.” #trump #iran #GlobalNews

From Global News. Video showed the moment a cargo truck hung precariously over the edge of a collapsed road bridge in Guizhou, China — with the driver still in it. The bridge was swept away by intense rains and landslides in the province. #GlobalNews #china #caughtoncamera

From Global News. The United Nationals Relief and Works Agency for Palestinian Refugees (UNRWA) has revealed it has “no visibility beyond September” if it is not provided with further funding – meaning the primary source of already-limited aid to Palestinians in Gaza is on the verge of collapse. “The financial situation is extremely dire… Without…

From Global News. With rising tensions in the Middle East, the Canadian government is urging citizens to avoid all travel to Israel and Iran. Travel expert Claire Newell breaks down the latest advisories, why staycations are trending this summer, and what Air Canada is saying about increased competition. Plus, Claire shares smart tips to protect…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is angrily accusing both Israel and Iran of violating the ceasefire deal he helped broker hours ago. There are reports the two countries have already exchanged more strikes. "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump dropped the F-bomb in front of reporters Tuesday morning before heading to Netherlands for the annual NATO summit. “They don’t know what the f–k they’re doing,” the Republican leader said, reacting to news that Israel and Iran had violated a ceasefire deal – announced by Trump himself –…

From Global News. Multiple area closures remain in effect at Whistler Blackcomb as B.C. conservation officers search for two cougars they say could be a risk to public safety. After several cougar encounters over the weekend, members of the B.C. Conservation Officer Service (BCCOS) were back on the ground with rifles and dogs searching, in…

From Global News. A B.C. man is sharing his frustration after he says Lufthansa promised him compensation after losing his bags and then later determined it was case closed. Jarett Wong says he’s been battling with the German airline over his owed funds for almost two years. The Delta, B.C., resident’s baggage battle with Lufthansa…

From Global News. The energy industry is closely watching oil prices after the American airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear bases. Iran holds some power in the global oil supply chain thanks to the Strait of Hormuz, the only sea passage from the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman, which leads to the open ocean. Heather…

From Global News. Ontario and Quebec are being smothered by Canada’s first significant heat dome of the summer. Humidex values – which combines air temperature and humidity – have reached as high as 46 C in some parts of Central Canada. Touria Izri looks at how people in both provinces are coping with the scorching…

From Global News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is trying to shore up support with the United Kingdom ahead of the 2025 NATO summit. Zelenskyy is still pushing for Ukraine to join NATO, although U.S. President Donald Trump is against the idea. Redmond Shannon reports on Zelenskyy’s meetings with King Charles and British Prime Minister Keir…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total ceasefire" to be phased in quickly. Jackson Proskow looks at what’s known about the deal and whether there’s any hard evidence of Iran’s nuclear program being destroyed. Prime Minister Mark Carney is following through on his plan…

From Global News. Ontario developers are calling for more government assistance, as home sales in the province slow dramatically and demand for new builds dries up. The Building Industry and Land Development Association warned Monday if something isn’t done, tens of thousands of jobs could be at risk. So far this year, sales of single-family…

From Global News. Police are investigating after a suspect driving an excavator was caught on camera caving in the roof of a Scarborough, Ont. bank on Monday in a failed attempt to steal an ATM. The excavator was stolen from a nearby construction site. Investigators say no one was injured and the suspect fled the…

From Global News. The first stunning images of the cosmos have been released from the largest digital camera ever built. The Vera C. Rubin Observatory, located on in Chile’s Andes Mountains, unveiled images Monday of colourful nebulas, stars and galaxies that were shot during a trial run in April. The observatory hopes to track 20…

From Global News. A delivery driver with a good arm threw water to passengers stuck on a hot train in London, England over the weekend. Local media say three trains were left stranded in the sweltering heat after a fourth got stuck. The lines were eventually reopened, according to National Rail. #Train #London #Throw

From Global News. Greek Prime Minister Kyrios Mitsotakis called on the Syrian government to protect ethnic and religious minorities Monday after a suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday. “I want to express my disgust and rage over the recent attack on the Mar Elias Orthodox Church,” he said. The death…

From Global News. Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and Columbia University graduate, spoke at a rally Sunday, calling his release from ICE detention only the beginning of "a longer fight towards justice." His speech came after a U.S. judge ordered the Trump administration to release Khalil, a lawful permanent resident, on bail while he continues…

From Global News. Waves of Russian missiles and drones pounded Kyiv overnight, igniting fires and killing at least eight people, Ukrainian officials said on Monday. In the capital’s central Shevchenkivskyi district, less than a kilometre from the U.S. embassy, a missile struck a residential area, and seven people were killed. Rescue workers pulled bodies from…

From Global News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with Britain’s King Charles at Windsor Castle on Monday following an audience earlier this year. Zelenskyy also met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the pair announced a new defence co-production initiative to support Ukraine in its ongoing war with Russia. #Ukraine #Britain #KingCharles #RoyalFamily

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney, in a press conference at the EU-Canada summit in Brussels, said Iran has "been a sponsor of terrorism— Hamas, Hezbollah and beyond." He added that Iran’s actions violated international law and that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) is listed as a terrorist organization in Canada. #iran #israel…

From Global News. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in Vienna Monday – convened after the U.S. attacked Iran’s nuclear program over the weekend – Iranian United Nations (UN) representative Reza Najafi says Iran will “undertake necessary, resolute, and proportionate measures to neutralize” any further threats. “These unlawful attacks…

From Global News. Iran launched missile attacks Monday on a U.S. military base in Qatar, retaliating for the American bombing of its nuclear sites and escalating tensions in the volatile region. U.S. officials reported no casualties. Qatar condemned the attack on Al Udeid Air Base attack, but said it successfully intercepted the short- and medium-range…

From Global News. Singer-songwriter Jacob Moon brings the music of iconic artists to life with his Classic Troubadours Live series, celebrating the work of famed musicians like Joni Mitchell, Bonnie Raitt and James Taylor. Moon’s musical journey started in his teens and 25 years later, despite all of his success, he stays grounded through both…

From Global News. “Grossly unconstitutional” are the words Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders used when he found out U.S. President Donald Trump decided to strike Iran’s nuclear program amid the ongoing war with Israel. “We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran,” Sanders, 83, said to a Tulsa, Okla. crowd…

From Global News. Hamilton Police confirmed Monday that the remains found at Caledon’s Glanbrook Landfill in late May have been identified as Shalina Singh – the 40-year-old Hamilton woman who was last seen Dec. 4, 2024. Jeffrey Smith, Singh’s former common-law boyfriend has been charged with second-degree murder and indignity to human remains. Police say…

From Global News. Blame the so-called "heat dome" hanging over Ontario and Quebec for some of the strange weather hitting other parts of the country. Environment Canada expects Ontario and Quebec to hit their peak daytime highs on Monday and Tuesday with temperatures rising above 30 C, and the humidex making it feel more like…

From Global News. Speaking in The Hague on Monday, NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte confirmed “all allies agree” on the organization’s new defence spending target. With some exceptions, all NATO allies will be required to work towards putting five per cent of their GDP towards annual defence capabilities by 2035. "We are an alliance where we…

From Global News. The U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities have prompted a complex emotional response from members of the Iranian diaspora in Canada. Many want to see an end to the authoritarian regime that’s gripped their country for decades, though the bombings haven’t made them any less anxious for Iran’s uncertain future. Global’s Heidi…

From Global News. In the wake of the U.S. bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites on Saturday, both Iran and Israel have intensified attacks on each other. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the attack a “bold decision” that will “change history” while Iran has promised to respond to what it has called a “grave…

From Global News. Satellite images show the damage to the entrance of Iran’s Fordow nuclear site a day after the U.S. launched a series of bombings. The Pentagon deployed specialized warplanes armed with bunker buster bombs capable of hitting targets like the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, which is buried deep within a mountain in Iran.…

From Global News. Summer is off to a sizzling start in Toronto as a “dangerous” heat wave settles in over Ontario and Quebec. Heat warnings put in place by Environment Canada for southern and eastern Ontario – and western Quebec – are expected to stay in place until Tuesday with temperatures expected to peak in…

From Global News. nterest has spiked in the Canadian military, with recruitment levels hitting their highest point in a decade. But as more people walk in the door, thousands of enrolled members are deciding to walk out – even as Prime Minister Mark Carney has vowed to rebuild the Armed Forces and reduce our dependence…

From Global News. Iran reserves all options to defend its security, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Sunday, adding that Tehran could not return to diplomacy while under attack by Israel and the United States. Speaking in Istanbul, Araqchi said Tehran was weighing its options for retaliation and would consider diplomacy only after carrying out…

From Global News. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is expected to deliver a statement Sunday regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, while also calling Iran’s nuclear program "a grave threat…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will speak to the media Monday following a summit in Brussels aimed at enhancing the Canada-EU strategic partnership. Carney will be joined by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. The Canadian prime minister on Sunday called for a de-escalation of hostilities in the Middle East and…

From Global News. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) will hold an emergency meeting Sunday after the U.S. joined Israel’s air campaign against Iran, launching strikes on three nuclear sites. The United States’ attack has raised questions about what remains of Iran’s nuclear program, and how it might retaliate. Iran has said the U.S. has…

From Global News. The World Sikh Organization has heard from more than a dozen Sikh leaders in Canada, who law enforcement believes are in imminent danger. Balpreet Singh was one of them, and he tells The West Block there’s no support or protection in place for those whose lives are being threatened. For more info,…

From Global News. In an exclusive interview with The West Block, Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel underlines why Israel felt it was time the U.S. needed to strike Iran’s nuclear facilities.  For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump has made it clear he’d like to see Canada become America’s 51st state. He’s talked about erasing the border between the two countries, and It appears that desire extends not just to coveting Canada’s land, but to the water that flows between the shared border. Trump has publicly…

From Global News. The United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear sites in Iran early Sunday, inserting itself into Israel’s ongoing attacks aimed at destroying the Iranian nuclear program. In an address from the White House, U.S. President Donald Trump said that Iran’s key nuclear the sites were “completely and fully obliterated” in the attack.…

From Global News. President Donald Trump congratulated ‘American Warriors’ Saturday for successful strikes on has three sites in Iran, joining Israel’s effort to cutdown the country’s nuclear program. The strikes come amid fears of a wider conflict in the Middle East. High-profile Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is finally free after spending three months in federal…

From Global News. President Donald Trump will address the nation on Saturday evening after claiming on social media that the U.S. had launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, joining Israel’s effort to decapitate the country’s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken the longtime foe. The decision to directly involve the U.S. comes…

From Global News. High-profile Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is finally free after spending three months in federal immigration detention in the U.S. Khalil was the first arrest under U.S. President Donald Trump’s crackdown on students who joined campus protests against the conflict in Gaza. Secretary of State Marco Rubio argued Khalil should be expelled from…

From Global News. A new preliminary study has found AI tools like ChatGPT could be linked to cognitive decline. Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology found that users who relied on ChatGPT to write an essay demonstrated issues with memory recall and brain connectivity. #ai #tech #chatgpt #GlobalNews

From Global News. A Regina mother’s silent protest outside the Regina Landfill has prompted growing support from the community for a search of the landfill, as she calls on authorities to find her daughter’s remains. Her daughter, Richele Bear, went missing in 2013 and was deemed murdered by convicted serial killer Clayton Eichler in 2014.…

From Global News. Eight people were killed after a hot-air balloon carrying 21 passengers, including the pilot, crashed on Saturday in Brazil’s southern state of Santa Catarina, state officials said. The tourism balloon caught fire during the flight in the early morning hours, crashing in a forest area in the city of Praia Grande, according…