Myanmar earthquake: China, other countries rush to fill aid void left by US

From Global News. After a 7.7 magnitude shook Myanmar on Friday, killing more than 2,800 people, international rescuers rushed into the devastated Southeast Asian country. The most ubiquitous among them have been Chinese relief workers. Beijing dispatched first-response teams, including dozens of medical workers, earthquake experts, field hospital workers and rescue dogs. Those teams have…

Cory Booker lambasts Trump for 25 hours, breaks 1957 record for longest Senate speech

From Global News. Beginning Monday evening, and ending 25 hours later, New Jersey Senator Cory Booker carried a scathing speech warning of President Donald Trump’s “grave and urgent” threat to the U.S. into Tuesday morning. After breaking 1957’s 24-hour, 18-minute record for longest speech on the Senate floor, Sen. Chuck Schumer interrupted Booker to congratulate…

Canada election 2025: Why the Conservatives abruptly dropped 2 candidates

From Global News. The Conservative Party of Canada has dropped two of its candidates for the 2025 federal election in under 24 hours. Mark McKenzie was running in the Ontario riding of Windsor-Tecumseh-Lakeshore, while Stéfan Marquis was aiming to win Montreal’s Laurier—Sainte-Marie seat. Mercedes Stephenson explains the past comments McKenzie and Marquis separately made that…

Global National: April 1, 2025 | World braces for impact of Trump’s “Liberation Day” tariffs

From Global News. The world is bracing for U.S. President Donald Trump’s "Liberation Day" tariffs that will likely escalate his trade war with many other countries, including Canada. Jackson Proskow reports on what’s known about Trump’s plan, what’s still unclear, which nations could be hit with the most tariffs and how some U.S. senators, including…

Carbon tax ends: When do you get your last rebate?

From Global News. Canadians will receive the last carbon rebate later this month as the federal consumer carbon price comes to an end Tuesday. The final Canada Carbon Rebate (CCR) payments will roll out starting April 22 to Canadians in eight provinces: Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island…

US lists Quebec’s language law as “trade barrier”

From Global News. On Monday, the office of the U.S. trade representative released a report on “foreign trade barriers” and included Quebec’s Bill 96, a sweeping reform strengthening the province’s language law. Describing the legislation as a “technical barrier to trade,” the report says U.S. firms have complained about a provision set to take effect…

“I have to survive”: Man recounts leaping across splitting skyscraper bridge during Thailand quake

From Global News. As the death toll surpasses 2,700 in Myanmar after a powerful 7.7 magnitude struck three countries last Friday, a man in Thailand’s city of Bangkok recounted his narrow escape from death. Kwon Youngjun, a 36-year-old Korean national, found himself leaping across a bridge connecting two skyscraper buildings the moment it began splitting…

“Deported, detained, imprisoned”: Quebec parents call for US school trip to be cancelled

From Global News. Montreal parents are calling for a planned school trip to New York City to be cancelled because they say the political climate in the U.S. has made travel across the border unsafe. “Getting deported, detained, imprisoned,” Maya Cholette-Tetrault, whose child attends École secondaire Robert-Gravel in Montreal’s Mile End district, told Global News.…

Global National: March 31, 2025 | Tories promise “national energy corridor” to speed up key projects

From Global News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is promising to create a pre-approved "national energy corridor" to accelerate the approval of pipelines and other key infrastructure if he becomes prime minister. Heidi Petracek looks at how Poilievre wants to implement the idea and why critics are warning against the policy. Liberal Leader Mark Carney says…

Germany’s Scholz reiterates Canadian support amid US tensions: “We stand by Canada’s side”

From Global News. Amid tensions between the U.S. and Canada, outgoing German Chancellor Olaf Scholz reiterated his support for Canadians on Monday at a Hanover trade fair — which Germany partnered with the latter for. Though the Social Democrat did not directly call out U.S. President Donald Trump, Scholz called Canada an “independent, sovereign country”…

Buy Canadian: Does boycotting American products actually benefit consumers?

From Global News. A “Buy Canadian” movement continues to gain momentum as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens additional tariffs, bringing more pain to the Canadian economy. Canadian companies are adding ‘Made in Canada’ labels to their products, making it easier for shoppers hoping to find those products. The movement is undoubtedly benefiting Canadian companies, but…

Poilievre pitches capital gains tax break for Canadians

From Global News. Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre was campaigning in Toronto as polls show the Greater Toronto Area could be decisive in this election. Poilievre announced another tax break and brushed off concerns about turmoil within the Conservative Party, pitching himself as the best choice to stand up to U.S. President Donald Trump. Kyle…

Danish foreign minister scolds Vance for accusation it is “underinvesting” in Greenland’s security

From Global News. Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen scolded U.S. Vice-President JD Vance on Friday for his “tone” after Vance criticized Denmark for “underinvesting” in Greenland’s security. “This is not how you speak to your close allies,” he said. “We respect that the United States needs a greater military presence in Greenland … We,…

7.7-magnitude quake rocks Myanmar, over 1,000 dead

From Global News. A devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck Myanmar on Friday, causing widespread destruction and affecting Thailand and China. Mandalay suffered the worst impact, with over a thousand fatalities and thousands more injured or missing. Rescue operations are ongoing as Myanmar appeals for international aid, with China and India responding. Thailand reported at least six…