From Global News. An Indian gang accused of extortion and murder-for-hire in Canada has been “acting on behalf of the Indian government,” according to an RCMP document obtained by Global News.   In a report on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, the RCMP national security division mentioned the crime group’s alleged ties to the government of India a half-dozen times in…

From Global News. After insisting this week he’d be running in the fall provincial election, François Legault has decided to resign as Quebec’s premier. Mike Armstrong reports on Legault’s tenure, why his popularity plummeted and what his departure might mean for the Quebec separatism movement. Kashechewan First Nation is under a state of emergency again.…

From Global News. A lot has changed since the winter of 2017, the last time a Canadian PM touched down in Beijing. The agenda remains the same for Mark Carney: to grow trade and investment with the world’s second-largest economy.   Mark Carney’s high-stakes trip to China is the first by a Canadian Prime Minister…

From Global News. Sitting less and moving more might increase lifespan, researchers have found. A study published in The Lancet from the Norwegian School of Sports Sciences says five minutes of moderate exercise and sitting 30 minutes less could potentially reduce deaths by 10 per cent and help people live longer. #exercise #health #longlife

From Global News. The foreign ministers of Denmark, Lars Løkke Rasmussen, and Greenland, Vivian Motzfeldt, said they had a "frank but also constructive discussion" with U.S. officials regarding Greenland on Wednesday. The talks come after a year of rhetoric from the Trump administration on America’s need to acquire the island nation for “national security purposes.”…

From Global News. The Ontario Liberals say Bonnie Crombie will immediately resign from her role as party leader rather than waiting for members to select her replacement.   Crombie announced she would resign back in September after a weak show of support for the leader at the Ontario Liberal convention on the back of a third-place election finish.  …

From Global News. WARNING: Video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised.   The Iranian regime still has the internet shut down in that country, but what we do know seems to indicate things are getting much worse.   Iran’s Supreme Court Chief Justice Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei said on Wednesday that those “who beheaded people or…

From Global News. As Ontario Premier Doug Ford plans to take Crown Royal off the shelves of the LCBO next month, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is asking him to reconsider. The dispute over the whisky brand’s presence in Ontario liquor stores started when Crown Royal producer Diageo announced it would cease operations at its Amherstburg,…

From Global News. Turns out the CPR techniques you see on TV might not be the most accurate, and experts worry false representations could be harmful in the long run. A new analysis suggests that showing the wrong version of CPR in a scripted setting could lead to delays in real life.

From Global News. A train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday after a construction crane fell on two of its carriages, killing at least 32 people and injuring at least 66, the regional governor said. Suphan Imjantuek, a resident, travelled to the scene after he heard the accident and noticed smoke. He found a train…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated on Wednesday that "Greenland is very important for the national security, including of Denmark."   "And the problem is there’s not a thing that Denmark can do about it if Russia or China wants to occupy Greenland, but there’s everything we can do. You found that out…

From Global News. Denmark has vowed to increase its military presence in Greenland – an autonomous Danish territory – amid continued threats from the U.S. that the nation could be annexed. Danish Defence Minister Truls Lund Poulsen confirmed their larger military footprint was agreed upon by the Greenlandic government, calling it “the right thing to…

From Global News. Police in Ohio are sharing new details about the killings of a Columbus woman and her husband, who were found shot to death inside their home on Dec. 30. Authorities believe dentist Spencer Tepe and his wife, Monique Tepe, were killed by Monique’s ex-husband, Michael David McKee, 39, between 2 a.m. and…

From Global News. One person has been arrested on trespassing-related charges after Iran’s shuttered embassy was vandalized on Monday during an anti-regime protest. Posters have since been fixed to the fence, praising Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of Iran’s last shah, and depicting caricatures of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei. For more info, please go…

From Global News. François Legault announced at the national assembly of Quebec on Wednesday that he would be resigning as premier, but would stay on until his party appoints a replacement. It comes after a difficult year that saw his Coalition Avenir Québec running third in the polls, behind the Parti Québécois and the Liberals,…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the potential renewal of the longstanding free trade pact between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico (CUSMA). The deal – known as USMCA to Americans – is set to expire in July, with a mandatory review set to begin mid-January. During a visit to a…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Beijing, China Wednesday on a two-day high-stakes mission to reset Canada’s ties with its second-highest trading partner, as pressure grows to find alternatives to the United States. It has been over seven years since a Canadian prime minister has visited China’s capital. Global’s David Akin has…

From Global News. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand spoke in Beijing Wednesday as Prime Minister Mark Carney visits China, the first trip by a Canadian prime minister since 2017. Anand said Carney received an “explicit” invitation from Chinese President Xi Jinping and that the two countries will discuss their trade relationship as Canada seeks to…

From Global News. For any parents looking to boost their children’s math skills, look no further! A new study has found that playing a few, 10-minute sessions of board game play could improve numeracy in kids from pre-school to the second grade. #Math #Education #Games

From Global News. Phone service and the internet has been cut off in Iran since the regime’s deadly crackdown on opposition protests. But some videos of the unrest are now trickling out to the rest of the world. Redmond Shannon looks at the footage and how Iran is now acknowledging the rising death toll from…

From Global News. Dr. Vivien Suttorp, Alberta’s new chief medical officer of health, says the province appears to be past the worst of its flu season. A surge in patients had pushed wait times past what’s considered safe. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Alberta’s health care system is coping after being hit hard by an…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C., to discuss major projects in the province’s north. Carney and the First Nations said the meeting was productive, but as Aaron McArthur reports, First Nations leaders reiterated that there is no support for a pipeline or a lifting of…

From Global News. Iranian Montrealers took to the streets on Tuesday to show their support for the ongoing protests in Iran. The demonstration mirrors many across the globe as expats demand an end to Ali Khamenei’s clerical regime in Iran. “The reality of it is that civilian deaths in Ukraine over 3 years were 14,500.…

From Global News. Peel Regional Police are investigating another tow-truck arson on Rutherford Road in Brampton, and this incident was caught on camera.   In this security video obtained by Global News, two suspects can be seen dousing a pair of heavy tow trucks with gas and then setting them on fire.   This incident…

From Global News. A massive protest took over University Avenue in front of the U.S Consulate in Toronto on Tuesday, with Iranian-Canadians calling on the American and Canadian governments to help their loved ones back home.   "The Islamic Republic took so much away from this. We just want our country back. This is nothing against Islam…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney met with Coastal First Nations in Prince Rupert, B.C., on Tuesday. Carney and the First Nations said the meeting was productive, however the First Nations reiterated that there is no support for a pipeline or a lifting of the tanker moratorium on the north coast. Carney continues to…

From Global News. Greenland’s Prime Minister Jens-Frederik made clear that the people of Greenland wish to remain part of Denmark ahead of a meeting between the Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers, U.S. Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday. Frederik firmly stated his position regarding what he recognizes as a…

From Global News. As protests in Iran continue, it appears the regime’s internet blackout has somewhat lifted as of Tuesday, though not entirely; making details about what’s happening inside the country are still sparse. U.S. President Donald Trump is now saying "help is on its way" to the Iranian people. Though it’s unclear what he…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Detroit, Michigan on Tuesday where he talked about a “booming” economy among other subjects including weighing in on the protests in Iran where government officials said over 2000 “terrorists” have died. “To all the Iranian patriots, keep protesting, take over your institutions, if possible.”…

From Global News. New reports out of Iran Tuesday show just how much the protests have intensified, as an Iranian official told Reuters that over 2,000 people have been killed by what they describe as "terrorists." This is the first time authorities have confirmed the growing death toll as the government continues to crack down…

From Global News. Cubans are bracing for impact after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to cut off a lifeline of Venezuelan oil from reaching Cuba, setting up a siege scenario for an island already reeling from crippling blackouts and shortages. Venezuela, once the island’s top supplier, has not sent crude or fuel to Cuba for…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will arrive in Beijing Wednesday to relieve relations with China that were strained for more than six years under his predecessor, Justin Trudeau. Cooperation between the two countries has been overshadowed by the detention of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig, the Meng Wanzhou affair and the disputes…

From Global News. Before boarding Marine One on Tuesday on his way to deliver a speech on the economy in Detroit, Michigan, U.S. President Donald Trump touted U.S. wealth saying new statistics show the country has very low inflation “so that would give (Fed Chair) ‘Too Late’ (Jerome) Powell the chance to give us a…

From Global News. At first, the Vancouver Park board embraced the boy wizard saying in September, “We’re very happy to host this event in beautiful Stanley Park.” But by October, following complaints by some in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, an emotional Mea culpa. "I’ve been really moved by your words, by the words from all the…

From Global News. The U.K. is investigating X, Elon Musk’s social media platform, over the use of its Grok AI chatbot to create sexually explicit images of women and children without consent. Meanwhile, Indonesia and Malaysia are now the first two countries to temporarily block the artificial intelligence tool. Touria Izri reports on the international…

From Global News. The federal Liberals’ gun buyback plan is being criticized after a pilot of the program resulted in far fewer firearms being handed in than expected. The program was first promised by former prime minister Justin Trudeau following the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting, which killed 22 people, plus the perpetrator. Heidi Petracek…

From Global News. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has taken the extraordinary step of opening a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. But Powell is pushing back, saying it’s really about him defying President Donald Trump’s pressure to reduce interest rates. As Candice Cole explains, the situation is threatening the U.S. central…

From Global News. Iranian Foreign Affairs Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country is prepared for war but also ready for dialogue with the U.S., which is keeping a close eye on the growing, deadly unrest. Vincent McAviney reports on how the Iranian regime is trying to navigate widespread opposition protests and how U.S. President Donald…

From Global News. As legislation surrounding medical assistance in dying has evolved, there have been several debates along the way. Some key issues around access are in the spotlight this week as a new charter challenge gets underway in British Columbia. Health reporter Katherine Ward brings us the latest, and how some doctors predict rules…

From Global News. It’s been more than a week since the tragic death of Drew Nickerson, a 13-year-old who died following an attack from 2 Cane Corsos and a Rottweiler. On Sunday, a funeral was held where family, friends and classmates all gathered in his memory. RCMP told Global News on Monday that the investigation…

From Global News. Halton Regional Police are investigating after a brazen break-in at a high-end car dealership in Oakville. Security cameras captured several suspects breaking into the showroom and driving off with eight luxury vehicles, including a Ferrari, all within 8-10 minutes.   "They got all the good ones," said Mark Kusiewicz, leasing manager at Lockwood Leasing.…

From Global News. After two weeks of protests, demonstrators in Iran are still calling for the regime’s overthrow despite crackdowns. Some human rights groups claim as many as 500 have been killed, though the ongoing internet blackout makes that difficult to verify. The Washington Institute’s Patrick Clawson says it appears the regime is bringing in…

From Global News. A landmark case accusing Myanmar of committing genocide against minority Muslim Rohingya opened at the United Nations’ top court on Monday.   Gambia told judges at the United Nations’ top court that Myanmar targeted minority Muslim Rohingya for destruction and made their lives a "nightmare."   Speaking in The Hague before the hearings, Rohingya victims said…

From Global News. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said she ruled out a U.S. military intervention to combat drug cartels, following a "good conversation" on Monday with President Donald Trump on security and drug trafficking. Sheinbaum said she declined offers of military action from Trump and "ruled out" U.S. military intervention in Mexico. She would seek…

From Global News. Toy giant Mattel launched its first Autistic Barbie doll on Monday, created with insights from the Autistic Self Advocacy Network. The doll is meant to reflect how neurodivergent people experience the world with intentional design details such as a side-eye gaze and accessories like a fidget spinner, noise-cancelling headphones and a communication…

From Global News. In the wake of the Trump administration’s desire to acquire Greenland, NATO member countries are in discussions on steps to collectively keep the Arctic safe through diplomacy. The White House cites national security concerns amid increased Russian and Chinese military activity in the Arctic. Danish scholar Jan Oberg issued a stark warning…

From Global News. A battle of epic proportions took place at a Polish zoo this month when a tiny muntjac deer took on a colossal Indian rhino and, seemingly, won. The 17kg deer named ‘Muntjac Dad’ seemed undaunted, staring down the 1660kg Marusia. #zoo #funnyanimals #rhino

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump was asked on Sunday whether he had seen the new documentary ‘Melania’ — which promises unprecedented access to his wife —to which he said, “I’ve seen pieces of it, it’s incredible.” He added that the premiere of the movie will be happening at the Trump-Kennedy Center when it…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran wants to negotiate with Washington after his threat to strike the Islamic Republic over its bloody crackdown on protesters, a move coming as activists said Monday the death toll in the nationwide demonstrations rose to at least 544. Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, said on Monday…

From Global News. WARNING: Video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. Los Angeles police responded Sunday after someone drove a U-Haul box truck down a street crowded with demonstrators in support of the Iranian people, causing protesters to scramble out of the way and then pursue the speeding vehicle to try to attack the…

From Global News. During last year’s election, Prime Minister Mark Carney got a boost from a wave of Canadian patriotism, as he vowed to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs and annexation threats. That national pride also helped domestic businesses, with more Canadians wanting to buy products that were produced in Canada. Now,…

From Global News. The departure of Liberal MP Chrystia Freeland to work as an economic advisor for the Ukrainian government leaves the federal Liberals two votes shy of a majority. And as Jillian Piper reports, with at least one byelection looming, the opposition parties are on guard for more potential defections to the governing side.…

From Global News. The Trump administration isn’t backing down from defending the ICE agent who fatally shot a Minneapolis woman inside her vehicle last week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has repeatedly claimed the officer’s actions were justified, labelling Renee Good as a domestic terrorist. All as federal authorities shut out local law enforcement from…

From Global News. Iran is being accused of unleashing deadly force on demonstrators and today Tehran issued a sharp warning to Washington that U.S. forces and Israel could become legitimate targets, saying it will retaliate against any strikes inside its territory. It’s still difficult to understand fully what is happening, given that the Internet and…

From Global News. Philippines authorities said 110 workers were on site when a landfill collapsed in Cebu, damaging several structures and burying multiple personnel. The Bureau of Fire Protection on Sunday confirmed six deaths, with 31 people still unaccounted for. Jaylord Antigua, a landfill worker, recounted his survival after the garbage avalanche at the Binaliw…

From Global News. Lava spewed and flowed from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano on Sunday. According to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Kilauea has been erupting episodically since Dec. 23, 2024, primarily from two vents (north and south) in Halema‘uma‘u. #kilauea #volcano

From Global News. As Ottawa continues to turn away from relations with Washington, Prime Minister Carney is jetting off to further develop alliances around the world. This time, a controversial China trip is on the books and David Akin gives his preview. An Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, released Saturday, found that 54…

From Global News. Denmark is increasing military resources for Greenland. And, as a former Danish Navy Commander Kenneth Ohlenschlaeger Buhl tells the show, residents are being given basic military training. This, as the U.S. President continues his sights on taking over the world’s largest island. “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they…

From Global News. Shinto worshippers in Tokyo plunged into an ice-cold pool on Sunday as part of a traditional New Year purification ritual, chanting prayers to cleanse the body and spirit. The ceremony, dating back to 1955, draws participants seeking renewal, health and good fortune for the year ahead. For more info, please go to…