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From Global News. Officials are set to speak on Friday after at least three people were reported dead following an apparent explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility, according to authorities. The facility is located about five miles east of Los Angeles City Hall. Attorney General Pam Bondi posted about the explosion…
From Global News. Nearly 1,000 firefighters were deployed northwest of Marseille on Friday as a wildfire burned through 240 hectares of forest near Martigues. Fire Colonel Pierre Belpoix said 150 people were evacuated and 150 homes saved, crediting calmer weather for improved containment. Two firefighters were injured as strong winds and high heat initially drove…
From Global News. Palestinians flooded the streets of Gaza City Friday to call for more to be done to end an escalating hunger crisis as people in the besieged enclave deal with soaring food prices amid the ongoing Israeli siege. “We go to sleep and wake up hungry. We want to eat. Find a solution.…
From Global News. Drone footage showed severe flooding caused by heavy rainfall in Ajmer, India, on Friday, affecting at least two hospitals and nearby areas. Several vehicles parked on the roadside were also seen submerged in floodwaters. #Flood #heavyrainfall #India #dronevideos
From Global News. Five of Canada’s ministers related to energy and climate will provide an update on the forecast for the 2025 wildfire season on Friday. Canadians are projected to face another severe wildfire season due to rising temperatures and dry conditions across the country. More than four million hectares have burned in Canada this…
From Global News. Protesters across the United States took to the streets on the anniversary of former congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis’ death to cause “good trouble” and oppose the Trump administration. Lewis coined the phrase “good trouble” as a call to action against injustice. Protesters marched with placards bearing his face and…
From Global News. At least 63 people were killed and nearly 300 injured in Pakistan’s Punjab province as heavy monsoon rains triggered flooding and building collapses. Officials say it was the deadliest 24-hour stretch of this year’s monsoon, with most fatalities caused by roof failures in low-income homes. The nationwide death toll since late June…
From Global News. Extreme sportsman and adrenaline junkie Felix Baumgartner died on Thursday while paragliding in Italy, local police have confirmed. He was 56. Baumgartner, a famed BASE jumper and skydiver who was best known for his record-setting jump from the stratosphere down to Earth in 2012, was using his motorized paraglider in Porto Sant’Elpidio…
From Global News. More business owners in downtown New Westminster, B.C. are speaking out about issues related to open drug use and drug dealing. “Every month a couple of times I have to call police, because they get into our courtyard, they do drugs in there and it’s getting harder to get them out,” Rana…
From Global News. A man has been charged with impersonating a North Vancouver RCMP officer. On March 1, North Vancouver RCMP were informed that a man driving a Ford F-150 had pulled over a Tesla driver. The man had reportedly identified himself as a North Vancouver RCMP officer, and police said his vehicle had lights…
From Global News. Three people have been killed and several others injured in an Israeli strike on Gaza’s only Catholic church. The Holy Family Church’s priest, Father Gabriele Romanelli, used to receive daily calls from the late Pope Francis. Redmond Shannon reports on how Pope Leo XIV says he’s "deeply saddened" by the deaths while…
From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump used to demand the release of incriminating files related to convicted sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein. But Trump is now doing a 180, dismissing the idea of a secret, high-profile client list as a "hoax." As Jackson Proskow reports, Trump is struggling to escape the backlash from his MAGA…
From Global News. There are calls for an investigation into the Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP), a multi-million-dollar federal program meant to help Canadians seriously and permanently injured by vaccines. But many people who have turned to VISP say they’ve been waiting for months to get a response, and MPs are now demanding an emergency…
From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising Bill C-5, his signature law that fast-tracks major resource and infrastructure projects, will create prosperity for everyone in Canada, including Indigenous peoples. But as David Akin explains, most First Nations leaders are skeptical about whether the One Canadian Economy Act will respect their rights. U.S. President…
From Global News. Royal Canadian Air Force performed the first operational night jump from one of Canada’s newest search-and-rescue planes this week, after a hunter was crushed by their horse in a remote part of northeastern British Columbia. Search and rescue crews parachuted into the area, then hiked to the injured rider where they provided…
From Global News. Heather McArthur’s young son Jacob went with his father for a trip to Vietnam in February 2024, supposedly to celebrate the Lunar New Year, part of a trip cleared by the courts but he has yet to return. Loc Phu “Jay” Le, 41, is wanted by Toronto Police in a Parental Abduction…
From Global News. A single blast on a Japanese city in August of 1945, killing an estimated 70,000-140,000 people, heralded the start of the atomic age. The American bombing of Hiroshima wouldn’t have been possible without the Trinity Test, the first ever nuclear detonation. That test happened 80 years ago Wednesday. “The introduction of nuclear…
From Global News. The annual Tomorrowland music festival’s main stage caught fire on Wednesday, just two days before it was scheduled to start in Boom, Belgium. While firefighters and helicopters carrying water were working to extinguish the blaze, no injuries were reported and experts were working to determine a cause. Tomorrowland spokesperson Debbie Willemsen said…
From Global News. A library in England is lending out more than just books, and it’s all in an effort to reduce waste. The Oswestry Library in Oswestry has partnered with the organization ‘With Love From…’ to lend out clothing and allow people to try out new looks without having to buy new clothes or…
From Global News. Senate Democrats walked out of the Senate Judiciary Committee’s confirmation hearing of President Donald Trump’s former lawyer Emil Bove on Thursday. Bove was nominated to be a judge on the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker accused Republican Chairman Chuck Grassley of rushing through the vote and not…
From Global News. A 54-pound Martian meteorite that travelled 140 million miles through space has sold for $5.3 million. “It’s incredible that it made it through,” said Sotheby’s Vice Chair Cassandra Hatton. 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. The British government announced on Thursday that it plans to give 16 and 17-year-olds the right to vote in all UK elections, marking a major overhaul of the country’s democratic system. Sixteen and 17-year-olds celebrated their newly granted right to vote but cautioned that proper education was vital to boost turnout and protect…
From Global News. The emirate of Fujairah has installed rumble strips that allows drivers to pass over them to hear Ludwig van Beethoven’s Ode to Joy. The project is meant to increase road safety and integrate music into daily life. Similar Musical Roads exist in the United States, Japan and Hungary, but this is the…
From Global News. In a White House press briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt chided the media for covering Jeffrey Epstein "like it’s the biggest story the American people care about." She defended the administration’s handling of the case, saying, "some of the most trusted voices in the Republican Party movement” reviewed the case…
From Global News. In a White House press briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded, "We’ll see" when asked about reaching a trade agreement with Canada by July 21. Leavitt stated that "our neighbours to the North have been pretty difficult to deal with" in trade negotiations. #canadanews #trump #carney
From Global News. Russia’s foreign ministry said Thursday it would “not accept threats” following an ultimatum from U.S. President Donald Trump that Moscow agree to a ceasefire in Ukraine or face sanctions. Trump announced a tougher stance on Russia Monday over its ongoing war against Ukraine, promising a fresh wave of missiles and other weapons…
From Global News. In a White House press briefing on Thursday, Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. President Donald Trump had been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, a benign and common condition in individuals over the age of 70. She said Trump underwent vascular testing to get the "mild swelling in his lower leg" checked,…
From Global News. Eight healthy babies were born in the U.K. from an experimental technique using DNA from a third person. The method helps mothers avoid passing on fatal genetic diseases to their children. This three-person in vitro fertilization technique, which is banned in the U.S., transfers pieces from inside the mother’s fertilized egg –…
From Global News. A 17-year-old boy, arrested for a disturbing attack on a young girl in the small Ontario hamlet of Quadeville, is in court on Thursday. The eight-year-old girl went missing on June 23rd, prompting an extensive search. She was found three hours later in critical condition, initially leading investigators to believe an animal…
From Global News. Paranormal investigator Dan Rivera died suddenly at the age of 54 while on tour with the supposedly haunted doll “Annabelle,” made popular by The Conjuring film series. His cause of death is not clear at this time. #annabelle #paranormal #GlobalNews
From Global News. What was a quiet night for one Saskatoon family took a strange turn over the weekend as they discovered a man hiding in their attic. The intruder used his hands and feet to smash his way through the wood and shingles of the roof and once a hole was big enough, he…
From Global News. Heavy rains battered South Korea on Thursday, flooding streets, collapsing walls, and killing at least two people. In Osan, rescue teams searched for a missing vehicle buried under rubble after a roadside wall gave way. Boats were used to evacuate residents in submerged villages like Dangjin, while hundreds of schools were closed.…
From Global News. The head of an Indian pilot federation condemned a Wall Street Journal report that said a cockpit recording of the Air India flight that crashed last month indicated the captain cut the flow of fuel to the plane’s engines. Charanvir Singh Randhawa, the President of the Federation of Indian Pilots said the…
From Global News. A massive fire in a shopping mall in al-Kut city in eastern Iraq has left at least 69 people dead and 11 others missing, authorities said on Thursday. "The fire started around 8 p.m. and continued burning until 4 a.m. The flames were raging," said eyewitness Ali Al Zargani. He added, "More…
From Global News. A nurse at Vancouver General Hospital is receiving treatment after being stabbed in the hospital’s parkade Monday night, according to the BC Nurses’ Union. Vancouver police say they were called just after 7 p.m. to a parkade adjacent to the hospital, where officers found a woman in her 40s with serious but…
From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is standing by Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree. Global News reported that before joining cabinet, Anandasangaree had asked Canadian officials to approve the permanent residence of a man who immigration officials already deemed was a member of a terrorist organization. Jeff Semple reports. For more info, please go…
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…