From Global News. The U.S. and Iran are reportedly reviewing a memorandum of understanding that would restart peace talks between both countries. The proposed framework for talks would allow for 30 days of negotiations over the key issues that are preventing a peace deal. Jackson Proskow reports on the state of the ceasefire and whether…

From Global News. Canada’s privacy watchdog says OpenAI failed to respect privacy laws while training early models of its ChatGPT chatbot. “OpenAI launched ChatGPT without having fully addressed known privacy issues,” Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne said at a press conference in Ottawa. “This exposed Canadians to potential risks of harm such as breaches and discrimination…

From Global News. Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney claims his personal information was exposed during an online meeting of the Centurion Project, an Alberta separatist group accused of exposing the names and addresses of millions of that province’s voters. Heather Yourex-West looks at how Kenney is threatening legal action, how Alberta’s governing UCP party is…

From Global News. Opposition parties are demanding the full story after the Ford government’s inconsistent statements on the $28.9 million government jet. Now, the premier and his cabinet ministers are refusing to talk about it, leading to questions about whether Ontarians are getting the full story. Ontario Premier Doug Ford insisted he would release documents…

From Global News. A Canadian, identified only as John Doe in court documents, wants to maintain anonymity after he regularly posted critical commentary online about U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a federal lawsuit filed in California, he landed on the U.S. government’s radar for slamming Trump’s immigration policies following the killing of Renee Good…

From Global News. A Japanese report suggests Honda Motor Co. is halting its plans to construct a $15-billion electric vehicle manufacturing facility in Canada. A spokesperson for Honda Canada told Global News that “the content of the article was not released by Honda, and we have nothing to report at this time.” “American tariffs and…

From Global News. Outfitted in full PPE, medical teams escorted sick passengers off a cruise ship on Wednesday that was hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak. Three individuals who are suspected to have contracted hantavirus have been taken to the airport to receive medical care abroad. Meanwhile, the ship along with the rest of the…

From Global News. South Korea’s first humanoid robot monk made its official debut on Wednesday at Jogye Temple in Seoul, ahead of Buddha’s Birthday. The robot monk folded its hands and bowed to the monks presiding over the ceremony as one monk carefully placed a rosary around its neck. #robot #southkorea

From Global News. Did you know a monorail was built in Vancouver 40 years ago for Expo 86? And if some had it their way, it would still be running in the city today. Jordan Armstrong explains. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/bc Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on…

From Global News. In Canada’s House of Commons Wednesday, Liberal MP Peter Schiefke took some inspiration from Dr. Seuss to deliver a minute-long statement — in the form of a poem — ahead of Question Period, providing some partisan advice to Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre. #Cdnpoli #Poetry #PierrePoilievre

From Global News. Airbus Canada says it will supply AirAsia with a massive order of 150 of its Canadian-made A220 jets in a multibillion-dollar coup for Quebec’s aviation industry on Wednesday. Airbus, which makes the narrow-body planes north of Montreal in Mirabel, says the agreement with the low-cost Malaysian airline marks the largest single firm…

From Global News. Vashti Persaud, the wife of OPP Sgt. Brandon Malcolm, delivered a tearful address as she reflected on their close bond at his funeral on Wednesday. “It just doesn’t feel real,” she said, adding that he would “forever still be my home.” #GlobalNews

From Global News. A luxury cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak and marooned since Sunday off the coast of Cape Verde was set to leave for Spain on Wednesday after three people, two of them seriously ill, were evacuated. The MV Hondius, with nearly 150 people on board, is expected to dock in…

From Global News. After being asked if he thinks there should be a ban on social media and AI chatbots for children, Canada’s privacy commissioner suggested privacy concerns with digital platforms need to be addressed before considering a ban or age limit. “The goal is to reach this balance where you’re protecting children, but you’re…

From Global News. Privacy Commissioner of Canada Philippe Dufresne says Canadians can trust ChatGPT to collect and handle personal data following the release of the watchdog’s extensive joint review with several provinces, which found OpenAI engaged in “overly broad” data collection to train the initial ChatGPT model. Dufresne said the company has “conditionally resolved” many…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to join Québec Premier Christine Fréchette to announce a new investment in the Canadian aerospace industry on Wednesday afternoon at the Airbus complex in Mirabel, Que.. The Airbus complex, initially unveiled back in 2022, is the main site that manages the design and manufacturing of…

From Global News. Foreign adversaries are meddling in the Alberta separatist debate in ways that threaten Canada’s sovereignty and national security, warns a report released Wednesday. The study by leading information researchers said American and Russian actors were playing a dangerous role in the province’s dispute over seceding from Canada. Disinformation expert Marcus Kolga joins…

From Global News. The privacy commissioner of Canada and provincial privacy regulators from Alberta, Quebec and B.C. are set to hold a press conference to discuss the findings of the investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Wednesday. Canada’s privacy commissioner launched the investigation over three years ago after claims that the artificial intelligence company was collecting,…

From Global News. The privacy commissioner of Canada and provincial privacy regulators from Alberta, Quebec and B.C. are set to hold a press conference to discuss the findings of the investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT on Wednesday. Canada’s privacy commissioner launched the investigation over three years ago after claims that the artificial intelligence company was collecting,…

From Global News. Tuesday marked eviction day for the man who has lived in Vancouver’s Stanley Park for more than three decades. A plan has been in the works for years to move Christenson Bailey out of his home in the forest. As Alissa Thibault reports, Vancouver Park Board crews spent most of Tuesday removing debris…

From Global News. Allegations surfaced Tuesday that senior UCP (United Conservative Party of Alberta) officials knew about the unauthorized use of a voting list by a separatist group. Those party members were reportedly part of a call to learn how the app was used. Former Alberta premier Jason Kenney says he’s considering legal action after…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says the offensive stage of the war with Iran is over. But it’s unclear what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has slowed to a crawl because of separate blockades from the two countries. “This is not an offensive operation. This is a defensive operation.…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration says the offensive stage of the war with Iran is over. But it’s unclear what’s happening in the Strait of Hormuz, where traffic has slowed to a crawl because of separate blockades from the two countries. “This is not an offensive operation. This is a defensive operation.…

From Global News. PrescribeIT is intended to modernize how drugs are prescribed in Canada, but it’s only accomplished a fraction of what it was tasked with. Former CEO Michael Green testified that PrescribeIT was technically ready to go across 95 per cent of pharmacies and vendors in Canada. But only roughly five per cent of…

From Global News. An Alberta separatist group claims it has gathered enough signatures to trigger a referendum, but Indigenous leaders are strongly against the movement. Stay Free Alberta says more than 300,000 people signed its petition, nearly double the threshold to prompt the province to put the question to voters. “All of Alberta sits on…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney has named Louise Arbour as Canada’s next governor general. David Akin looks at Arbour’s long and accomplished career in law, the criticism she’s previously faced, her potential future challenges and the legacy of outgoing governor general Mary Simon. About 150 people, including four Canadians, are in limbo after…

From Global News. Filling in for White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday, U.S. Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, spoke on the energy crisis facing Cuba calling the Cuban leadership “incompetent communists” after he was asked how long the U.S.-enforced fuel embargo would last. #Cuba #Rubio

From Global News. After ramping up the political temperature at Queen’s Park, NDP leader Marit Stiles says she has nothing to apologize for after she made heated remarks. “Maybe you won’t get another mandate cause you’ll be in prison, Doug,” Stiles remarked recently. She also said, “I think I’m saying out loud what a lot…

From Global News. Russian troops are preparing for the annual May 9 Victory Day parade, that celebrates the Soviet Union’s victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. The Kremlin announced a ceasefire with Ukraine so the parade can take place amid Ukrainian drones and missiles striking deeper into Russia. Ukraine’s foreign ministry called the May 9…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed former Supreme Court justice Louise Arbour to replace Mary Simon as Canada’s next governor general on Tuesday. Journalist, writer, and academic, John Fraser joins Global’s Antony Robart to give his early thoughts on Louise Arbour being named Canada’s 31st governor general, and to break down the…

From Global News. Public health officials are dealing with a suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying about 150 tourists from several countries. Officials are now figuring out the next steps for the vessel and the people still on board. Global Affairs Canada says they are aware of the outbreak and consular officers are…

From Global News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre rose in the House of Commons during question period on Tuesday, alleging Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government was working against B.C. property owners. “The prime minister likes to spread the illusion that he’s protecting property rights, but the reality is quite the contrary. This Liberal government instructed its…

From Global News. A very scary moment off the shores of Vancouver’s Stanley Park when a jet ski hit a gray whale that had just surfaced. It’s unclear if the animal or the rider of the jet ski was injured. #GrayWhale #Vancouver #GlobalNews

From Global News. French President Emmanuel Macron sang Yves Montand’s "Les Feuilles Mortes" at an official dinner in Yerevan on Monday, as Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accompanied him on drums. Video showed Macron seated beside a pianist, microphone in hand, performing the classic song. Dinner guests watched and applauded as the two leaders took…

From Global News. A Vancouver couple is crediting the Downtown Eastside community and police for finding their dog ‘Munchy.’ The two-and-a-half-year-old pug went missing for nearly a week last month after a friend visiting from Thailand took him out without their permission. The couple says the Downtown Eastside community came together to make sure Munchy…

From Global News. On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed a presidential memorandum to bring back the Presidential Fitness Test Award for students. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Trump was asked under what conditions Iran could violate the supposed cease-fire in effect currently, amid reports they had fired on multiple U.S.…

From Global News. A Baltimore truck driver is out of hospital and back home in Maryland after his truck was hit by the landing gear of a United Airlines jet landing at Newark Airport. The aircraft also struck a light pole before safely landing. The truck driver’s father says Warren Boardley Junior is shaken up…

From Global News. The victim of a Delta, B.C., crash when a Tesla jumped a curb and smashed into another car has been identified as a young refugee from Afghanistan. Masihullah Tavakoli had just turned 19 years old. Tavakoli was driving three kids in the neighbourhood to play soccer. The children were rushed to the…

From Global News. A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant Brandon Malcolm is set for the morning of Wednesday, May 6. Malcolm was killed in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle last Monday, on Highway 401 in Cobourg, east of Toronto. The Cobourg Community Centre at 750 D’Arcy Street is hosting the private…

From Global News. A police funeral service for Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Sergeant Brandon Malcolm will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 6. Malcolm was killed in a single-vehicle collision involving a motorcycle last Monday, on Highway 401 in Cobourg, east of Toronto. The Cobourg Community Centre at 750 D’Arcy Street is hosting the…