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Hurricane Melissa is one of the most intense storms to ever hit the Caribbean. Jackson Proskow shows you the trail of devastation left behind in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba; and tells you where the storm is headed now. The Bank of Canada slashes its trendsetting interest rate again. Anne Gaviola explains why, and whether more cuts are coming. Prime Minister Mark Carney had dinner with U.S. President...

Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica, with winds that neared 300 kilometres per hour. Jackson Proskow reports on the havoc the storm is wreaking, the fears of flash flooding and landslides, and hears from two Montrealers caught in the crosshairs of the storm. Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell looks at how Melissa compares to some other strong hurricanes. The fragile Israel-Hamas cea...

U.S. President Donald Trump has cancelled all trade talks with Prime Minister Mark Carney because of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's anti-tariff ad that ran in the U.S. Dawna Friesen looks at how Ford is making no apologies, and who is supporting him, while Mackenzie Gray looks at whether trade negotiations can be salvaged, and where this leaves Carney. Back in Ottawa, David Akin reports on some of th...

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches new trade alliances at the ASEAN summit in Asia, after U.S. President Donald Trump terminates trade talks and raises tariffs. Plus. French police arrest suspects for that brazen daytime heist at the Louvre. But have they recovered the stolen crown jewels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

U.S. President Donald Trump announces a tariff increase for Canada, as he remains angry over an Ontario government ad condemning his trade war. It's all happening as both he and Prime Minister Mark Carney land in Asia for a high-stakes summit. Plus, the Blue Jays crush the start of the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers, sending Toronto into a tizzy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega...

U.S. President Donald Trump cancels trade negotiations with Canada again, angry over an Ontario government TV ad that condemns tariffs through the words of a former president. Plus, the big day for the Blue Jays. The excitement in Toronto and across Canada, for game 1 of the World Series against the L.A. Dodgers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NBA and multiple notorious Mafia families have been hit by the FBI's sweeping allegations of illegal sports gambling and rigging of poker games. Jeff Semple looks at who's been arrested; and the allegations that include special contact lenses and X-rays in what FBI director Kash Patel says is "tens of millions of dollars in fraud and theft and robbery across a multi-year investigation." Back i...

Ukraine's retaliation against Russia could ramp up. Dawna Friesen tells you about the weapons Ukraine can now use to hit back at Russia, and Jackson Proskow reports on Russia's deadly strike on a kindergarten, and the meeting U.S. President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech tonight that broadly outlined his economic plans for Canada....

Batter up! The Blue Jays are headed to the World Series, ending a 32-year drought. Eric Sorensen looks back at how last night's Game 7 unfolded, and the countdown to Friday's matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers; and Nicole Di Donato hears from elated fans, and looks at how much tickets are going for. In Ottawa, David Akin reports on Defence Minister David McGuinty's ambitious plan to beef up d...

An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) broke a huge chunk of the internet today. Heidi Petracek explains what caused it, and what the world needs to learn from it. Some homeowners in Richmond, B.C. are in limbo over the B.C. Supreme Court's landmark ruling on Aboriginal land titles. Neetu Garcha explains the fears some residents could lose their homes. Heather Yourex-West speaks with the mother of...

Israel unleashes new airstrikes on Gaza, accusing Hamas of violating the ceasefire agreement. The violence and disputes pushing the truce to the brink. Plus, how did thieves break in and steal jewelry from the Louvre, the world's largest museum, in broad daylight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions of protesters across the U.S. and around the world march against the Trump administration. We look at the second round of 'No Kings' demonstrations, driven by fears of authoritarianism in America. Plus, elbows drop. Why Canada has quietly reversed more counter-tariffs on the U.S. and now China as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government unveils its ambitious new plan to crack down on border crimes, with hundreds of new officers. Plus, Prince Andrew is a duke no more, as he remains plagued by scandals linked to Jeffrey Epstein. And the new initiative helping non-violent Indigenous offenders with the power of ceremony. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Minister Mark has unveiled his plans to make sweeping changes to Canada's criminal justice system. David Akin explains how Carney is promising to get tougher on violent criminals, repeat offenders, sexual offenders, and retail thieves; and what an accused person will have to do if they want bail. In the West Bank, Jeff Semple reports on the new development crushing dreams of a Palestinian st...

Stellantis has decided to move some production from Canada to the U.S., leaving thousands of jobs on the line. Jillian Piper reports on how American tariffs are being blamed, and the threats of legal action. The results are in from Newfoundland and Labrador's election, and the province has become Tory blue for the first time in 14 years. Heidi Petracek reports on the challenges ahead for Progressi...

Cracks are showing in the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. Redmond Shannon explains why Israel is still restricting aid into Gaza, and what U.S. President Donald Trump is warning could happen if Hamas doesn't disarm; and Jeff Semple travelled to the West Bank to speak with residents about the territory's uncertain future. The Pentagon has issued an ultimatum to journalists. Dawna Friesen explai...

Israeli's surviving hostages are finally experiencing freedom after their excruciating 738-day ordeal. Jeff Semple reports on the celebrations in Tel Aviv. Redmond Shannon reports on how Gazans are celebrating the return of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners who were held by Israel without charge. Jackson Proskow explains what factors could determine whether peace lasts in the Middle East. Jillian...

A surge of humanitarian aid enters Gaza, as Israel counts down to the release of the remaining hostages. The U.S. president travels to the region, to seal the deal. Plus, an underwater mystery in Manitoba. Who left a graveyard of vehicles in the Red River? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tense calm is holding in Gaza, where Palestinians are returning to devastated neighbourhoods as the Israel-Hamas ceasefire holds. Jeff Semple reports from Tel Aviv, where the countdown is on for the next critical steps in the fragile peace process. U.S. President Donald Trump is ratcheting up his trade war with China. Jillian Piper reports on the rift and how Canada could fit in; while Mackenzie...

A long-awaited ceasefire in Gaza is now in place. Vincent McAviney reports on the thousands of Palestinians finally heading home, and the preparations in Israel to care for the hostages once they're freed. In Ottawa, David Akin has a sneak peek at the federal budget, and the help on the way for lower-income Canadians. Heather Yourex-West explains where measles cases are rising, where an outbreak h...

There are celebrations in the Middle East where both sides have longed for peace. Jackson Proskow reports on the deal brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump, what Israel and Hamas have agreed to, and the huge obstacles still ahead; and Vincent McAviney has reaction. Heidi Petracek reports on the pressure Israel is under to release six Canadians detained on a Gaza aid flotilla. Mackenzie Gray repo...

U.S. President Donald Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his Gaza peace plan. Dawna Friesen explains. Back in Canada, find out how police are using a unique tactic to track down the country's 25 most wanted fugitives. In Ottawa, David Akin explains how pressure is piling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to strike a trade deal with the U.S; and why Carney believes reviving...

Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump meet once again at the White House. Mackenzie Gray reports on the optimism for a deal, and what came out of the meeting. Israel honours the victims of the Oct. 7th attacks. Vincent McAviney reports on the day of reflection, and how two years on, the push continues to free the remaining hostages. Back in Canada, Eric Sorensen reports on the...

Negotiations are underway between Israel and Hamas over U.S. President Donald Trump's peace proposal. Vincent McAviney reports on the cautious optimism among Palestinians. Alberta teachers are on strike. Heather Yourex-West hears from parents on how they're coping with cancelled classes. Trump has issued yet another tariff threat - this time, on the eve of his White House meeting with Prime Minist...

Prime Minister Mark Carney heads back to Washington to talk trade and tariffs, as auto and steel industries warn of mounting job losses. Plus, the mass protests in the U.S. as the White House deploys more troops to major cities. And the Toronto Blue Jays make a playoff gamble with a rookie move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices