Venezuela’s acting president declares 7-day period of mourning for soldiers killed in US strikes

From Global News. Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez declared a seven-day mourning period for military personnel killed during U.S. strikes in and around Caracas on Saturday. The decision was made to “honour and glory the young men and women who died, offering their lives, defending Venezuela,” Rodriguez told locals on Wednesday. Roughly 24 Venezuelan officers…

40th anniversary of the Metro Vancouver SkyTrain system

From Global News. On January 3rd 1986, metro Vancouver’s Skytrain system started operating as a revenue-generating service, following a short free trial period.   After some early growing pains and despite ongoing funding issues, there’s no doubt the system fundamentally changed the region as it expanded and ridership grew.   Jordan Armstrong reports. For more…

A look back at the 1st ever cellphones in BC

From Global News. Smartphones are now so ubiquitous that many people don’t think twice about spending more than $1000 on the latest model when it comes out. But forty years ago, the technology was brand-new. And even though the primitive phones were heavy, pricey and not particularly user-friendly, the market for them in B.C. was…

Poilievre pushes for pipeline approval amid uncertainty in Venezuela

From Global News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre warned the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S.   In a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney posted on social media Tuesday, Poilievre wrote that the Conservatives were calling on the government to commit to approving the pipeline project proposal within…

What happened in the ‘Coalition of the Willing’ talks?

From Global News. After four years of war, the fighting in Ukraine could be coming to an end. That’s the message from many leaders in Paris today at a meeting of the Coalition of the Willing.   The 35-country group, which includes Canada, says they’ve reached an agreement on how to provide security guarantees Ukraine after a…

Colombian military “must defend” sovereignty against potential US invasion, minister says

From Global News. Colombia’s foreign minister on Tuesday said the country’s military must defend the country’s territory and sovereignty in the event of a hypothetical U.S. invasion.   “If such aggression were to occur, the military must defend the national territory and the country’s sovereignty,” Foreign Minister Rosa Villavicencio said at a press conference, adding…

Freezing rain warning issued across the GTA

From Global News. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning from London all the way to Belleville with freezing rain expected to sweep through the region. Some areas have the potential of seeing up to 5mm of ice buildup on the roads and walkways, with heavy fog blanketing different areas. Sgt. Kerry Schmidt of the…

Zelenskyy, Macron, Starmer, and Merz discuss “Coalition of the Willing” talks on Ukraine | LIVE

From Global News. Several prominent European heads of state met at Elysee Palace on Tuesday representing the "Coalition of the Willing", a group of more than 30 countries pledged to support Ukraine in its war with Russia. French President Emmanuel Macron, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz…

Removal of Maduro is “welcome news,” Carney says after US capture

From Global News. Speaking in Paris on Tuesday, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Washington’s removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro – who he described “corrupt, repressive,” and a “illegitimate” leader, was “welcome news” over the weekend. President Donald Trump ordered a large-scale military strike in and around Caracas on Saturday, which allowed for U.S.…

After Trump strikes Venezuela, is Colombia next?

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump says the seizure of Venezuelan leader NicolĂĄs Maduro should serve as a warning to the rest of the world. He specifically singled out Colombia’s elected president, Gustavo Petro, calling him a "sick man," and accused him of running cocaine factories. Jeff Semple spoke to Venezuelans and is near…

Deadly Iran protests stretch into 9th straight day

From Global News. Iranians continue to march in the streets while the regime keeps cracking down. Sixteen people had died as of Sunday, human rights groups claim. The protests, spurred by economic hardship, have entered their ninth consecutive day. Meanwhile, U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested the its military would intervene if the Iranian regime…

Why does dense fog form even though it’s sunny out?

From Global News. What looks picturesque from above carries a hazardous warning down below in Metro Vancouver, owing to thick fog. The region has been blanketed in fog for days and Environment Canada has issued a dense fog advisory as the visibility dropped to zero. While the streets are cold and cloudy, the sun shines…

Will the US strike on Venezuela hit Canada’s oil industry?

From Global News. While concerns are being raised about how the U.S. ouster of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro could impact Canada’s oil markets, industry experts say the effect won’t be immediate. U.S. President Donald Trump has signalled interest in transforming Venezuela’s oil sector, but on Sunday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the U.S. won’t govern the South…

“We need Greenland”: Trump renews interest in Greenland as European leaders denounce US aspirations

From Global News. On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump made renewed threats to take over Greenland, noting that the autonomous territory is of strategic importance in regard to national security and its mineral wealth. “Right now Greenland is covered with Russian and Chinese ships all over the place,” Trump elaborated while speaking to reporters on…

Maduro arrives at NYC court after being captured, charged by US

From Global News. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro arrived at a New York City court Saturday morning, where he is set to be arraigned on drug, weapons, and narco-terrorism charges, along with his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro was deposed from Venezuela Saturday during a large-scale military strike in and around Caracas ordered by U.S. President Donald…

Carney set to attend Ukraine peace talks in Paris

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney will be in Paris on Monday for a meeting with Ukraine’s allies in a bid to end Russia’s war on the country. The meeting of the “coalition of the willing,” made up of nations like Canada, France and other European countries, seeks to accelerate a negotiated peace plan for Ukraine nearly four…

Is Donald Trump putting his interests before those of US and allies?

From Global News. There are growing concerns that America’s actions in Venezuela signal a major shift in U.S. foreign policy. Critics worry the Trump administration is prioritizing its own interests over international norms, while legal experts question the legality of the forced removal of a foreign leader. Now, even American allies are analyzing what this…

30 villagers killed, others kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria

From Global News. Gunmen have killed at least 30 villagers and abducted others after a raid in northern Nigeria. The assault occurred Saturday evening when gunmen stormed a village in the state of Niger, near the community where more than 300 young children and their teachers were kidnapped from a Catholic school in November. The…

US capture of Maduro ignites global divide

From Global News. After the U.S. government deposed and arrested Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on Saturday, Venezuela’s Supreme Court has ordered Vice President Delcy Rodriguez to become the nation’s interim leader. Despite the ruling, U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters that his administration would “run” Venezuela until they can perform a “safe, proper and judicious…

A new ‘cold’ war? Canada looks to bolster Arctic security, sovereignty

From Global News. Canada’s military and intelligence communities are putting a greater emphasis on the challenges of securing Canada’s vast northern regions. In its first budget, the Carney government announced one billion dollars for regional development; however, any improvements take time. Global’s Nathaniel Dove looks at the country’s sovereignty, its current defences, and the challenges…

Global National: Jan. 3, 2026 | Trump faces legal questions after forceful removal of Maduro

From Global News. While many Venezuelans are celebrating the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the world is raising serious concerns. The United States is facing international condemnation for using military force to remove another country’s leader. New questions are also being raised about the true motivations behind the operation. Reggie Cecchini reports on the unfolding situation…

World leaders react to Trump’s attack on Venezuela, ousting Maduro

From Global News. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel and other world leaders condemned the U.S. attack on Venezuela and the capture of its president, Nicolas Maduro. Chilean President Gabriel Boric also condemned the attack, saying, "Today it is Venezuela; tomorrow it could be anyone else. Likewise, the threat of unilateral external control…

Trump says Colombia’s Petro should “watch his ass” after Venezuela takeover by US

From Global News. Donald Trump has doubled down on comments that Colombian President Gustav Petro should “watch his ass.” The U.S. president reiterated his remarks Saturday – suggesting Petro “has cocaine mills” – after his Republican administration captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, indicted him on drug-running charges in New York, and announced they would “run”…

“Welcome to 2026,” US defence secretary Hegseth says after strikes on Venezuela

From Global News. “Welcome to 2026” were just some of the words U.S. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth had to tell reporters Saturday, after President Donald Trump announced that his administration would temporarily “run” Venezuela after capturing its leader, President Nicolas Maduro. The deposition of Maduro follows a large-scale strike in the South American nation.…

US launches “large-scale strikes” on Venezuela, captures Maduro and his wife

From Global News. After months of accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power against him, the U.S. announced it has captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. Maduro’s detention occurred early Saturday following overnight “large-scale strikes” across Venezuela – primarily in Caracas. Addressing the nation during an afternoon press conference, U.S. President…

Trump addresses nation after capturing Maduro, ‘large-scale’ Venezuela strikes | LIVE

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is scheduled to address the nation after capturing and deposing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores early Saturday. This comes after “large-scale strikes” in Venezuela from the U.S., after months of accusations of drug-running and illegitimacy in power against Maduro. In a post shared to…