From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a “double-sided” ceasefire with Iran that will see him hold off from further attacks for two weeks in exchange for Tehran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s condition came as an 11th-hour reversal in a Truth Social late Tuesday, hours after the Republican…

From Global News. July 1 marks a key deadline in the review of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico free trade agreement (CUSMA), but America’s top trade official, Jamieson Greer, has said it’s unlikely some key sticking points will be resolved by that point. While speaking to a think tank in Washington, Greer suggested talks are going more quickly…

From Global News. Kanye West’s Wireless Festival has been cancelled after the British government’s decision to block the U.S. rapper from entering the United Kingdom. Authorities say West, known commonly as "Ye," was denied entry to the U.K. on the grounds that his presence would not be conducive to the public good. West has drawn…

From Global News. U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance praised Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban across multiple events during a visit to Budapest, days before the Hungarian election, where Orban faces the toughest re-election bid of his political career. Vance also claimed “bureaucrats in Brussels” were seeking to damage Hungary’s economy.

From Global News. U.S. strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island do not represent a change in American strategy, U.S. Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday, speaking in Hungary.   It is the second time American forces struck the island, a key hub for Iranian oil production.   "Iranians are not… They were not the fastest negotiators before the…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visited Brampton, Ontario on Tuesday to launch the $51B Build Community Strong Fund that was initially announced in the 2025 budget. The fund includes nearly $28B designated for infrastructure over the next decade; which includes roads, bridges, water and sewer systems and $6B for nearly 500 major…

From Global News. If you feel like vehicle headlights have gotten too bright and are blinding you on the road, Transport Canada wants to hear from you. The federal agency is conducting a survey on headlights that have gotten a lot brighter over the years, with some experts saying they’re a safety concern. Vehicles with…

From Global News. The nationwide deadline for gun owners to participate in the federal government’s buyback program has come and gone, with fewer than half the number of firearms that the liberal government had hoped to collect.   Miranda Anthistle was joined by Noah Schwartz, a firearms researcher and Professor at the University of the Fraser…

From Global News. In Istanbul, two police officers were injured after three assailants carrying long-barreled weapons opened fire at a police building near the Israeli consulate on Tuesday.   One attacker was killed in the ensuing gunfight, while the other two were injured and taken into custody. Officials say no Israeli diplomats are currently present in…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is doubling down on his threats against Iran as he tries to force the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump has given Iran until 8 p.m. ET Tuesday to reopen the strait – although he has already extended his deadline three times. Global’s Jackson Proskow looks at…

From Global News. Israel is admitting that one of its strikes mistakenly killed Pierre Moawad, an official from a Christian and anti-Hezbollah political party. The expanding Middle East war is upending the lives of tens of millions of people across the region, too. Global’s Redmond Shannon looks at how innocent civilians are increasingly being caught…

From Global News. NASA’s Artemis II astronauts have now travelled farther from Earth than any human after passing the far side of the moon Monday – breaking the record set by the Apollo 13 crew in 1970. Eric Sorensen has the highlights from the historic day of the mission, including the tearful tribute to the…

From Global News. Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump has taken a hit at former president Joe Biden for his use of “autopen,” this time to a group of children at a White House Easter event. Trump offered to sign autographs for the group of kids who were drawing and colouring pictures, prompting Trump to…

From Global News. A growing number of Canadian airlines are implementing a new fuel surcharge this week on some flights as the aviation industry deals with skyrocketing costs of jet fuel. Airfares have risen steadily over the last five weeks, but when it comes to destinations in parts of Europe and Asia, cancelled flights could…

From Global News. Sure, Canada is part of North America, but there has become a growing desire among some Canadians to look across the Atlantic – toward the European Union (EU). At a challenging time in U.S.-Canada relations, a new poll suggests many Canadians are open to the idea of joining the bloc of European…

From Global News. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iranians "would be willing to suffer" as the United States bombs civilian infrastructure. He said the U.S. has "numerous intercepts" from Iranian citizens who he claimed "want freedom" and have asked the Washington to "please keep bombing" the country as the war rages on.…

From Global News. Despite Iran rejecting the latest ceasefire proposal from the U.S. – demanding a permanent end to the war – President Donald Trump said Monday that Washington has an “active, willing participant on the other side” of talks. This comes as Trump’s latest ultimatum looms – one he vows will result in attacks…

From Global News. Managing health in space is a critical part of any mission, from radiation exposure to the absence of normal gravity. Health reporter Katherine Ward digs into unique challenges astronauts face and how crews prepare for emergencies as the Artemis II crew proceeds with their mission around the moon. Microgravity is a special…

From Global News. President Donald Trump on Monday told reporters that Iran could be taken out in one night, "and that night might be tomorrow night." Trump made his remarks during a briefing where U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the largest volume of strikes since day one of the operation against Iran…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump described in detail a U.S. operation to recover a downed American pilot who hid in mountainous Iranian terrain and eluded capture by Iranian forces. Trump said the pilot, identified only by "Dude 44 Bravo," kept climbing higher to improve the chances for recovery, adding the Air Force personnel…

From Global News. Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Monday suggested Ukraine had an interest and the capability to sabotage Hungary’s gas supply, after two backpacks containing explosives and ignition devices were found near a pipeline in Serbia that supplies 60 per cent of Hungary’s natural gas imported from Russia. Orban didn’t directly blame Ukraine…

From Global News. As Christians around the world marked Easter Sunday, in his first Easter mass as head of the Catholic Church, Pope Leo urged all world leaders to reduce violence and choose peace. “We are growing accustomed to violence, resigning ourselves to it, and becoming indifferent,” he said. As Vincent McAviney reports, the pontiff’s…

From Global News. Hungary’s opposition leader, Péter Magyar, has raised doubts about an alleged plot to destroy a pipeline carrying Russian gas into the region, just one week before Hungarians go to the polls. The choice is between electing Viktor Orbán, who is closest to Russian President Vladimir Putin, for a fifth straight term, or…

From Global News. The U.S. administration breathed a big sigh of relief Sunday after recovering a missing airman who was stranded in Iran when his fighter jet was shot down. On social media, U.S. President Donald Trump pivoted to a profanity-laced threat if Iran doesn’t quickly reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s parliamentary speaker responded…

From Global News. Since Australia enacted a social media ban for kids, a poll has shown Canadians would support similar action here. Global’s Jazan Grewal speaks with tech and media analyst Mohit Rajhans about whether or not Canada should impose a youth social media ban, and the challenges that could come with such legislation. “The…

From Global News. A United States special operations team on Sunday rescued a pilot caught behind enemy lines in the Iranian mountains for more than a day after his F-15 fighter jet was shot down by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In an interview with Reuters, retired Col. Brendan Kearney said the risky operation…

From Global News. The fishing season for tiny "glass eels," known as elvers, has officially begun in Atlantic Canada. While the catch is highly lucrative for Asian markets, the industry is plagued by rampant poaching and management disputes. Harvesters are currently facing a mix of economic pressures and ongoing tensions over how the river-based fishery…

From Global News. A murder case in Maryland has taken an unexpected turn with the arrest of a professional cornhole player. Dayton Webber, a 27-year-old quadruple amputee, is in jail accused of fatally shooting his friend last month. Mackenzie Gray has the story.  For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel…

From Global News. As the world focuses on the war in Iran, Russia is seeing a massive surge in profits. The conflict has caused oil prices to spike, benefiting the Russian economy despite its ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Redmond Shannon has the story. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel…

From Global News. The reality on the ground in the Iran war zone is worsening as the conflict enters its second month. Both sides are experiencing significant death and destruction, with civilian targets increasingly being hit. There are currently no signs that either side plans to ease up. Vincent McAviney reports on the devastating regional…

From Global News. The race is on to find a missing U.S. service member in Iran after their warplane was shot down. While the pilot was successfully rescued, a weapons specialist who was also on board has not been located. Candice Cole begins our coverage on the search and the rising tensions. The reality on…

From Global News. Astronauts aboard NASA’s Artemis II Orion capsule early on Saturday said the moon is "definitely getting bigger," marking the third day of their high-stakes mission around the lunar surface, aiming to return humans to the moon later this decade. The multinational crew consisting of NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Christina Koch, Victor Glover and…

From Global News. As the four Artemis II astronauts prepare for their historic flyby of the moon on Monday, Dr. Roberta Bondar, Canada’s first female astronaut, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss the significance of NASA’s lunar mission. “They look pretty good actually,” Bondar said. “We do get certain things that happen to the body…

From Global News. In a symbolic gesture of gratitude for his service, Cambodia celebrated Magawa, a landmine-sniffing rat, with the unveiling of a monument bearing his resemblance on Friday to mark International Day for Mine Awareness. The southern giant pouched rat, born in Tanzania and trained by Belgian non-profit organization APOPO, detected over 100 landmines…

From Global News. President Donald Trump has carried out a major purge of his administration and military leadership. Just hours after firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump also dismissed the chief of staff of the U.S. army and two other generals. The sudden firings suggest loyalty to the president does not guarantee job security. Jackson…

From Global News. NASA’s historic Artemis II mission has blasted beyond Earth’s orbit and is currently on its journey to the moon. The crew released new images of the entire planet, a view no human has seen in person for more than 50 years. On board is Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen, who has now travelled…

From Global News. The House of Commons Standing Committee on Health has ordered the for-profit company Grifols and Canadian Blood Services to reveal the details of a confidential 15-year deal. This follows a tense parliamentary meeting where MPs questioned the company about the deaths of two plasma donors. Melissa Ridgen reports on the investigation. For…

From Global News. For the first time since the U.S. and Israel launched a war on Iran, two American military planes have crashed in the region. Iran claims its military shot down an F-15 fighter jet and that another combat plane went down in the Persian Gulf. Vincent McAviney reports on the escalating risks of…

From Global News. Global BC anchor Sophie Lui sits down for a one-on-one interview with Downtown Eastside provincial adviser Larry Campbell. He has just had his contract extended by six months and talks about what he plans to do and what information he wants to uncover. This is the full interview. For more info, please…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that his administration could not fund daycare as it was "fighting wars." Trump added that it was the responsibility of states to cover child care, as well as other services such as Medicaid. The president on Friday requested a 10 per cent cut in non-defence spending…