From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in attendance for Wednesday’s question period in the House of Commons. This will be his first appearance since securing a majority government through Liberal byelection victories in Ontario ridings University-Rosedale, Scarborough Southwest and Quebec riding Terrebonne that took place earlier this week. This brings the…

From Global News. During Finnish President Alexander Stubb’s Tuesday visit to Ottawa for his first bilateral meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, the two world leaders joined the Ottawa Charge on the ice for a friendly skate and routine hockey drills. #Canada #Finland #Hockey #Politics

From Global News. Debate is growing over whether children should be banned from social media after Liberals voted to support a minimum age of 16. The move comes as countries like Australia test similar restrictions, with mixed early results. Sharon Polsky, Privacy and Access Council of Canada president, says bans may be ineffective and raise…

From Global News. Three years into the war in Sudan, the humanitarian crisis is worsening with millions facing severe hunger and displacement. In an interview with Global News, CARE regional director Walter Mwasaa said about 30 million people do not have access to food. He said ongoing fighting, checkpoints and attacks on infrastructure are preventing…

From Global News. Kirk Moore, the principal of Oklahoma’s Pauls Valley High School, is being hailed a hero after tackling an alleged gunman who pointed his gun and threatened two students to “get on the ground.” CCTV footage shows the high-tension moment when the suspect Victor Hawkins walks in with the firearm. Two students can…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump now says peace talks between his country and Iran could resume this week. In the meantime, the U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz remains. As Redmond Shannon reports, it’s widely believed Trump is now trying to use the strait as a bargaining tool after originally demanding Iran…

From Global News. The cost of filling a tank of gas is a major pain for Canadians amid the Strait of Hormuz blockade and the Iran war. It’s also driving up the cost of goods across supply chains. Heidi Petracek headed to the pumps to speak with Canadians on how they’re feeling about getting a…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is pausing the federal excise tax on gas amid rising oil prices stemming from the Iran war. Mackenzie Gray looks at how much money it will save Canadians, how the federal government intends to offset the cost and why Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says the measure is not…

From Global News. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio led the start of negotiations between Israel and Lebanon in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. The talks come as the ongoing Israel-Hezbollah conflict is proving to be a hurdle in a wider ceasefire with Iran, which says any peace negotiations must include both Hezbollah and Lebanon. “I…

From Global News. For decades, Colombia has tried to leave behind the violent legacy of its most notorious drug lord, Pablo Escobar. But there’s an unusual problem that keeps growing: Escobar’s pet hippos. They’ve become an invasive species, posing a danger to the local population and creating an ecological crisis. The Latin American country is…

From Global News. The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world’s economic arteries, and the impact of any blockades is more acutely felt the longer nothing flows through it. China is now loudly criticizing the U.S., calling the most recent blockade of the strait imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump "dangerous and irresponsible," warning…

From Global News. Heavy winds and rain battered Saipan on Tuesday as Super Typhoon Sinlaku, a powerful Category 5 storm, moved closer to the Northern Mariana Islands. The National Weather Service in Guam issued warnings for Saipan. Meanwhile, The U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) in Guam said on Tuesday that Sinlaku was located about 70…

From Global News. Amid strained relations between the nations, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has suspended the renewal of its longstanding defence agreement with Israel, reflecting frayed ties between previously close allies as the conflicts in the Middle East continue. The agreement, which first took effect in 2006, involves military collaboration in various forms. Subject…

From Global News. Israeli and Lebanese envoys met in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday in a rare diplomatic encounter between government representatives that haven’t engaged in decades due to a state of war since Israel’s establishment in 1948. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the talks were a “historic opportunity” that marked the beginning of…

From Global News. WARNING: Video contains graphic images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. At least 16 people have been injured after a former student opened fire on a high school in southeast Turkey. The 18-year-old gunman shot at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek at roughly 9:30 a.m.…

From Global News. WARNING: Video contains graphic images not suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. At least 16 people have been injured after a former student opened fire on a high school in southeast Turkey. The 18-year-old gunman shot at Ahmet Koyuncu Vocational and Technical Anatolian High School in Siverek at roughly 9:30 a.m.…

From Global News. Tehran residents on Tuesday denied U.S. Vice President JD Vance’s accusation that Iran is engaging in "economic terrorism," adding that the U.S. closure of the Strait is a greater threat. "We are not terrorists, we are seekers of economic relations for the whole world, and for our country; and the Strait of…

From Global News. Newly released footage from NASA shows the moment a recovery crew opened the hatch of the Orion capsule, welcoming the Artemis II crew home on Friday. Cheers were heard as fresh air flooded the capsule, capping the first voyage by humans to the vicinity of the moon in over half a century.…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney was in Ottawa Tuesday to address the press after winning three byelections Monday, making it a historic win. It marks the first time in Canada’s history that a federal government has switched from a minority to a majority government between elections. Carney said the Liberals accept the support…

From Global News. The Liberal government will suspend the excise fuel tax on gasoline and diesel until Labour Day 2026, as the war in Iran sends energy costs surging, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on Tuesday. Carney said the tax break will start April 20 and is expected to save Canadians 10 cents per…

From Global News. The Liberal party swept three federal byelections overnight, granting it a majority in the House of Commons. Liberal candidates were triumphant in the Ontario ridings of University—Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest, as well as the closely contested Quebec riding of Terrebonne on Monday. This brings the number of MPs in the Liberal caucus…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to make an announcement on affordability Tuesday morning after his Liberal Party swept three federal byelections overnight, securing a majority in the House of Commons. The Liberals won the byelections in the Ontario ridings of University-Rosedale and Scarborough Southwest, and the closely contested Quebec riding…

From Global News. More than 1,000 filmmakers and actors have signed an open letter voicing their opposition to Paramount’s planned acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. Emma Thompson, Ben Stiller, J.J. Abrams, Denis Villeneuve and Elliot Page are among the names openly opposing the deal. Heather Yourex-West looks at why Hollywood heavyweights are speaking out and…

From Global News. The U.S. Navy has begun blocking Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over control of the vital international shipping route. NATO allies say they don’t intend to get involved in U.S. President Donald Trump’s blockade. Jackson Proskow explains why Trump ordered the move and why it complicates things for…

From Global News. Viktor Orbán has been voted out as Hungary’s prime minister after 16 years in power, losing the parliamentary election to Péter Magyar’s pro-European Union Tisza party. Orbán had been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance during Hungary’s election campaign. Redmond Shannon explains what Magyar is promising to…

From Global News. Voters are heading back to the polls in two Toronto ridings and one near Montreal, where byelections will determine whether Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberals win a majority government. Eric Sorensen, Colin D’Mello, Touria Izri and David Akin all have coverage of these crucial votes. The U.S. Navy has begun blocking Iranian…

From Global News. A family of five from Montreal is seeking thousands of dollars in compensation from WestJet following flight delays that lasted almost 16 hours. The family was trying to get home from Cancun during spring break, but the departure time kept getting pushed back. Michael Rogers is seeking compensation of $4,000; one thousand…

From Global News. Ontario’s jails are running vastly above capacity, according to new data, which shows the oversubscribed corrections system is in a worse place than it was just two years ago. 80 per cent of the correctional institutions tracked by the province are overloaded – many by *massive* margins. The overcrowding at Ontario’s jails…

From Global News. New data published in the Canadian Medical Association journal is underscoring the burden cancer continues to place on people across the country.   Medical oncologist Dr. Denis Souliere says while projected numbers are high, the report also underscores some meaningful progress.   Health reporter Katherine Ward has more on how many cancer-related cases…

From Global News. More than 300 protesters gathered outside the Manhattan offices of U.S. Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand on Monday, calling on them to support an expected Senate vote to block additional U.S. weapons sales to Israel. Demonstrators sat outside the senators’ offices before moving into Third Avenue, where police repeatedly warned them…

From Global News. MPs from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet faced critique from opposing Parliamentarians Monday, as the war in Iran continues to drive up fuel costs nationwide. Speaking Monday during question period in the House of Commons, Conservative MP Melissa Lantsman said that suspending the federal fuel excise tax, clean fuel standard and GST…

From Global News. Supporters of the Hungarian opposition party flooded the streets of Budapest in celebration on Sunday night. With most votes counted, Peter Magyar’s Tisza party was slated for a landslide victory that projected a supermajority in Parliament, bringing Viktor Orban’s 16-year incumbency to an end. Some Budapest residents expressed shock over the outcome,…

From Global News. Supporters of the Hungarian opposition party flooded the streets of Budapest in celebration on Sunday night. With most votes counted, Peter Magyar’s Tisza party was slated for a landslide victory that projected a supermajority in Parliament, bringing Viktor Orban’s 16-year incumbency to an end. Some Budapest residents expressed shock over the outcome,…

From Global News. On Sunday evening, Hungary’s opposition leader – of the Tisza party – Peter Magyar won in what is being considered Europe’s most consequential election this year. “Today, the Hungarian people said yes to Europe, they said yes to a free Hungary. They said yes to represent them, to help them, to put…

From Global News. Pope Leo said on Monday he had no fear of the Trump administration, after the U.S. president’s direct attack on the leader of the 1.4-billion-member Church.  In comments aboard the papal flight to Algiers, where the first U.S. pope is starting a 10-day tour to four African countries, the pontiff also said…

From Global News. During a Monday press conference in Ottawa, the New Democratic Party’s (NDP) newly elected leader Avi Lewis called on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s Liberal government to implement a national ban on surveillance or digital pricing by retail stores. He said grocery giants were teaming up with big tech companies to use personal…

From Global News. After 21 hours of peace talks in Pakistan between senior U.S. and Iranian officials, the negotiations ended overnight with no agreement. Now, President Donald Trump says he has ordered the U.S. Navy to begin a blockade of ships in the Strait of Hormuz, starting at 10 a.m. Eastern Time on Monday. Reggie…

From Global News. Christine Frechette has won the CAQ leadership vote and will take over the reins of the party and the province from Francois Legault.   She took home 57.9 per cent of the vote among just over 15,000 CAQ members.   Dan Spector has more from the party convention in Drummondville. For more info,…

From Global News. Hungarians just voted for a new prime minister — Péter Magyar is on track for a landslide win. The election marks the end of the 16-year rule of Viktor Orban, who had close ties to both Russian President Putin and U.S. President Trump. Orban had repeatedly vetoed European Union efforts to provide…

From Global News. Activists behind the Global Sumud Flotilla said on Sunday they were launching what they described as the largest civilian maritime effort yet to challenge Israel’s blockade of Gaza, as boats prepared to leave the port of Barcelona. Organizers said more than 70 vessels would eventually take part, with 39 boats departing initially…