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From Global News. WARNING: This video contains graphic images. Viewer discretion is advised. At least 20 people have been killed in a crush at one of the aid sites run by the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF). More than 870 people have died at or near GHF hubs since the United Nations (UN)…
From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is taking heat from some of his most loyal supporters over whether documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein actually exist. The U.S. Department of Justice says there is no incriminating client list. Global’s Jackson Proskow explains how a frustrated Trump is clapping back at his MAGA…
From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is taking steps he says will strengthen Canada’s steel industry, which directly employs more than 23,000 people. Mackenzie Gray looks at the measures meant to offset U.S. tariffs and what business leaders want Carney to do. The Canadian economy faces challenges stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff…
From Global News. A man has now been charged in connection with the security incident at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon. Shaheer Cassim, 39, has been charged with hijacking after allegedly stealing a small plane from the Victoria Flying Club, flying it over the Salish Sea and eventually landing it at YVR. Cassim…
From Global News. A man is facing charges Wednesday for a death threat made against Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown and his family. The arrest came just hours after news of the threat became public. Global’s Sean O’Shea has the latest. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11290422/patrick-brown-death-threats-arrest/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like…
From Global News. High unemployment and elevated financial stress are a reality that is becoming more and more common among young people. In fact, some are calling it a "youth-cession,” because many young people are living as if they are already in a full-on recession. Global’s Anne Gaviola has the story. For more info, please…
From Global News. Toronto police have identified a suspect wanted for attempted murder after a stabbing near Yonge-Dundas Square on Friday night. The suspect was convicted of counselling to commit murder in relation to one of the worst mass shootings in our city’s history – the 2012 Danzig Street shooting. Global News crime specialist Catherine…
From Global News. The U.S. is defending its Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) organization, following claims it was responsible for the death of at least 20 Palestinians as they were crushed to death during a stampede at a GHF distribution site on Wednesday. “We would urge member states, and the UN, to support the GHF and…
From Global News. British defence secretary John Healey said on Wednesday it is "highly unlikely" people on the Afghan relocation list are at risk of being targeted four years on from the Taliban’s takeover of the country. Britain set up a secret scheme to bring thousands of Afghans to the UK after their personal details…
From Global News. As the Canadian economy faces challenges stemming from U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff uncertainty, young people in particular are already experiencing a punishing labour market and severe financial strain. New data indicates young people and lower-income households are facing greater struggles than other demographics. Anne Gaviola has more on what some economists…
From Global News. A volcano’s eruption in southwest Iceland sent globs of glowing hot magma into the sky on Wednesday. The event marks the country’s 12th eruption since 2021 and opened a huge fissure measuring between 700 and 1,000 metres. #Volcano #Iceland
From Global News. Iran ready to respond to any renewed attacks from U.S. and its "chained dog" Israel, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday, adding that Tehran was capable of delivering a bigger blow to adversaries than the one it gave during the 12-day Iran-Israel war. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday…
From Global News. A Syria TV broadcast was abruptly interrupted as an Israeli airstrike, which hit the defence ministry in Damascus during a live report. Israel said it launched the attack to stop Syrian forces from targeting Druze communities in the south. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE:…
From Global News. Asked about the Jeffrey Epstein files on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump continued to call it a Democrat “hoax” from the Biden administration. “Some stupid Republicans and foolish Republicans fall into the net. And so they try to do the Democrats work,” the president said. Trump added “Whatever is credible, she (Attorney…
From Global News. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is set to convene on Wednesday after at least 20 Palestinians were killed in a stampede at a food distribution site run by an Israeli-backed American organization in Gaza. The Gaza Humanitarian Fund (GHF) accused the Hamas militant group of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that…
From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump said he wasn’t planning to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell even as he unleashed another round of criticism against the central bank chief during an unrelated bilateral meeting at the White House. Trump, who criticizes Powell on an almost daily basis for not cutting interest rates, said…
From Global News. Syrian government officials and leaders in the Druze religious minority announced a renewed ceasefire following days of clashes. The announcement came after Israel launched a series of rare airstrikes in the heart of Damascus as part of a campaign it said was intended to defend the Druze. The violence has threatened to…
From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to make an announcement related to the steel industry on Wednesday in Hamilton, Ont. It has been more than a month since U.S. President Donald Trump doubled tariffs on steel and aluminum from 25 to 50 per cent, adding further economic insult to the two…
From Global News. The BC Conservation Officer Service confirmed on Tuesday morning the grizzly bear, which has been living on Texada Island, B.C., for more than a month, has been found dead. Officers located the bear’s body in the Van Anda area of the island while responding to reports that the bear was shot by…
From Global News. A fire tornado was captured on camera above the Deer Creek wildfire in San Juan County, Utah over the weekend. The uncommon column of fire might look like a regular tornado with flames, but there are some key differences in how they form and how they act. Global News Senior Meteorologist Kristi…
From Global News. The future of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition government is in doubt because an ultra-Orthodox party says it’s pulling out. Israel’s next elections are scheduled to be held by no later than Oct. 27, 2026. Global’s Mike Armstrong explains why United Torah Judaism made the move, the reaction, how it will…
From Global News. An incident at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on Tuesday afternoon grounded some flights and closed the airspace temporarily. Richmond RCMP said they initially received a report at 1:10 p.m. that a Cessna 172, a small passenger aircraft, had been hijacked from the Greater Victoria area, across the Salish Sea, and entered into…
From Global News. Before he was appointed to the federal cabinet, Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree wrote letters to Canadian officials in support of an immigration application by a man who was already determined to have been a member of a terrorist organization. Jeff Semple reports on what’s been uncovered, while Mercedes Stephenson explains how…
From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is now suggesting Canada may have to accept some tariffs in a potential trade deal with the U.S. Canada could be hit with new 35 per cent tariffs on all goods not covered in its existing free trade deal with the U.S. by August 1. Global’s Mackenzie Gray…
From Global News. At least two people have died in floods brought on by torrential downpour in New Jersey Monday. New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy confirmed the tragedy on Tuesday, detailing that the fatalities were a result of a car in Plainfield being swept away by the floods. On top of several power outages, thousands…
From Global News. A reportedly stolen plane brought traffic at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to a standstill for more than 30 minutes on Tuesday. Richmond RCMP say a Cessna 172, a small passenger aircraft, was taken from the Vancouver Island area. The lone pilot landed safely at YVR and was arrested. #YVR #Aviation #Vancouver
From Global News. Canadian celebrity chef Chirstopher Siu is the latest business owner to speak out about a growing problem across the country. More than ever, the numbers show, small businesses are being directly impacted by criminal activity — everything from vandalism to break-ins. Global’s Caryn Lieberman reports on the former MasterChef winner’s story. For…
From Global News. Court documents reveal Canadian Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree wrote letters in support of an immigration application by a man who officials had already determined was a member of a terrorist organization. The Sri Lankan man is believed by authorities to have had ties to the Tamil Tigers — a group that…
From Global News. A week after the Trump administration said documents allegedly containing the names of Jeffrey Epstein‘s high-profile clients did not exist, U.S. President Donald Trump has blamed his predecessors for their creation. Epstein, the disgraced financier who took his own life in prison 2019, was in prison for sex trafficking minors. “I would…
From Global News. Three people were taken to the hospital on July 9 after a vehicle struck a pedestrian in a wheelchair, trapping her under the vehicle. The incident happened in the parking lot outside the London Drugs in North Vancouver. BC Emergency Health Services said one of the people transported to the hospital was…
From Global News. A woman suffered severe burns and needed urgent medical treatment after she was intentionally set on fire, police said. Langley, B.C., RCMP responded to reports of a woman in distress on Saturday evening. They were called to the scene by paramedics. Officers found a 33-year-old woman suffering from severe burns. Global’s Kristen…
From Global News. The Taiwan Military News Agency released footage showing troops carrying weapons out of a metro train and through a station, taking moments to stop and take up gun positions before eventually leaving the station. The annual Han Kuang military drills began on July 9 and were due to last until July 18.…
From Global News. At 114 years old, the man believed to be the world’s oldest marathon runner died Monday after being struck by a vehicle while crossing the street in his home village of Beas Pind, India. Fauja Singh was the first centenarian and the oldest man to complete a full marathon at the age…
From Global News. Peel Regional Police Deputy Chief Nick Milinovich said Tuesday that the force is investigating a death threat against Brampton, Ont., Mayor Patrick Brown and his family. “Because of the nature of that threat, we felt it was prudent out of an abundance of caution to supplement him with police security until that…
From Global News. Three people were sent to hospital with injuries ranging from serious to life-threatening after a crash Tuesday morning on Calgary’s busy central freeway. The crash on Deerfoot Trail northbound near Memorial Drive happened around 9 a.m., according to the Calgary Police Service. Involved in the crash appeared to be a white car…
From Global News. San Antonio Zoo has some new internet-famous residents on its hands, in the shape of its weird and wonderful baby black palm cockatoos. With their heavy-metal squawks and mohawks, the trio have been gaining clicks and likes this summer, and it’s easy to see why. #cockatoos
From Global News. NASA retiree turned private astronaut Peggy Whitson splashed down safely in the Pacific Ocean early on Tuesday after her fifth trip to the International Space Station (ISS), joined by crewmates from India, Poland and Hungary returning from their countries’ first ISS mission. #space #astronaut #spacex
From Global News. A grocery store in Victoria, B.C., has avoided selling U.S. produce for 117 days. Garth Green, general manager of Urban Grocer, says when U.S. Donald Trump launched his trade war on Canada in March, they decided to pull all U.S.-grown produce from the shelves. And so far, it’s been a big success.…
From Global News. Alberta has surpassed the United States in confirmed measles cases, after 30 new cases were diagnosed. Once declared eradicated in Canada in 1998, measles has made a comeback, spreading rapidly in recent months due to declining vaccination rates. The province has now seen 1,314 cases since the beginning of March. The U.S.…
From Global News. Intense rainfall over New York caused severe flooding in the city on Monday, sending water gushing into a subway train platform, as authorities issued several flash flood warnings across the New York City metropolitan area. "God forbid if someone slips and falls in this [water], you’d have to amputate your whole skin,"…
From Global News. The Kremlin stated on Tuesday that U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent remarks, including a threat of sanctions on buyers of Russian exports, are serious and require careful analysis. "The U.S. president’s statements are very serious. Some of them are addressed personally to President Putin," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. Russian Foreign Minister…
From Global News. On Monday, Pierre Poilievre was asked by Global News to clarify his June comments calling for “severe limits on population growth.” The conservative leader said for the next couple of years, “we need more people leaving than coming” into Canada. “In order to fix the problem we’ve got to put very hard…
From Global News. A thick blanket of smoke is sweeping across much of central Canada, prompting Environment Canada air quality warnings from across Quebec, southern Ontario and Manitoba. The organization says westerly winds are carrying smoke from active wildfires, creating conditions that could linger into Tuesday. As Global’s Amandalina Letterio reports, the smoke is impacting…
From Global News. Hamilton police issued a warning on Monday as they search for an accused killer. In this case, the alleged gunman is a 17-year-old boy, wanted for the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander. As Global’s Sean O’Shea reports, the suspect is considered armed and dangerous. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11287661/hamilton-brazen-shooting-king-james-street/…
From Global News. The price of a single Bitcoin crossed the $120,000 threshold Monday, hitting a new record high. As Global’s Anne Gaviola explains, investors are betting the world’s largest cryptocurrency will finally see some long-awaited big policy wins in the U.S. This as President Donald Trump pushes to revamp regulation in favour of the…
From Global News. A Canadian citizen who has lived in New Hampshire for most of his life isn’t being allowed to cross the U.S. border after visiting family in New Brunswick. The man says he will likely be detained if he tries to go back to the U.S. again. Global’s Heidi Petracek explains why Christopher…
From Global News. Canada’s federal Conservatives are renewing accusations that Prime Minister Mark Carney isn’t doing enough to ensure he doesn’t improperly benefit from financial assets he acquired after his extensive career in the private sector. Carney’s assets are currently in a blind trust, as required by law for any federal public office holder to…
From Global News. Carrie Wiebe is still recovering — not just from the physical injuries she suffered, but from the trauma of surviving an attack that claimed the life of her friend, Bailey McCourt. On July 4, the two women were on their lunch break in a Kelowna, B.C., parking lot when they were allegedly…
From Global News. Millions of Canadians in the country’s largest city are trying to simultaneously endure deteriorating air quality from wildfire smoke in northern Ontario, as well as a sweltering heatwave. Jeff Semple looks at how Toronto residents are trying to cope with the dangerous weather. From brutal wildfires to powerful storms, extreme summer weather…
From Global News. The four men arrested last week in relation to an alleged anti-government plot to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City region appeared by video conference in a Quebec courtroom seeking bail. One of the men will be released on bail in the coming days after complying with a lengthy…
From Global News. France celebrated Bastille Day, the nation’s biggest holiday, on Monday. In Paris, the annual celebratory parade featured fighter jets, combat vehicles and a record 7,000 military personnel, who marched down the famous Champs-Elysees. The holiday marks the Storming of the Bastille on July 14, 1789 — the event that sparked the French…
From Global News. WARNING: Video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. At least eight Palestinians, most of them children, were killed and more than a dozen others were wounded in central Gaza on Sunday in an Israeli missile strike, which the military said missed its intended target. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it…
From Global News. Two women, aged 32 and 72, were killed Sunday after a shooting at a church in Lexington, Ky. After shooting a Kentucky State Trooper at a local airport earlier in the day, the gunman – whose name has not yet been released – carjacked a vehicle about 16km away and fled to…
From Global News. Police in Arizona stepped in to finish a pizza delivery job after arresting a driver during a traffic stop over the July 4 weekend. According to the Tempe Police Department, a Grubhub delivery driver was taken into custody during a routine traffic stop – so officers finished the order themselves! #pizzadelivery #arizona…
From Global News. A large vortex or “firenado” was filmed as it sucked up smoke and flames from the Deer Creek Fire in San Juan County, Utah on Saturday. The uncommon event also damaged a fire truck. The fire, which was found July 10, was still out of control as of Monday and the cause…
From Global News. Following the annual Bastille Day parade earlier Monday, tens of thousands have gathered in Paris, France to ring out the national holiday a fireworks show set to light up the sky around Eiffel Tower. July 14 marks the start of the French Revolution in 1789. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/video/embed/11288018/…
From Global News. Video shows the moment a paraglider struck a power line and fell into the Red River in Grand Forks, North Dakota last Tuesday. The parachute sparked after touching the wires. First responders pulled the wreckage out of the water and local media report the paraglider was uninjured. #Paragliding #Crash #NorthDakota
From Global News. In late July, some of Canada’s most striking, young indigenous women will gather in Brantford, Ont., for the second Miss Indigenous Canada competition. It’s a contest that goes well beyond beauty, with many contestants using the platform to put their causes in the spotlight. In 2024, the inaugural Miss Indigenous Canada was…
From Global News. A soldier with a bloody ear was seen marching, sword in hand, during France’s Bastille Day military parade on Monday. A horse also broke away from the Republican Guards cavalry formation and another fell as the nation commemorated the storming of the Bastille prison in 1789, one of the key events of…
From Global News. On Monday, the European Union reacted to Trump’s 30 per cent tariff threat, calling it "absolutely unacceptable" in the case of Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen said. EU’s Trade Chief Maros Sefcovic stated the EU would need to go for countermeasures if the trade negotiations with the U.S. fail. He added…