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As the U.S. threatens Canada with an additional 35 per cent tariff on goods, the American commerce secretary is making it clear the White House is firmly committed to its levies. But as they also force Canada to rethink its shipping and trade with the rest of the world, the potential of a sub-Arctic port town in Manitoba is also coming into focus. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Nearly two years since the war in Gaza began, it's another grim day for Palestinians struggling to survive in the enclave. Officials there say more than 30 people were killed after Israeli troops fired on crowds seeking food from U.S. and Israeli-run aid centres. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump sues the Wall Street Journal over an alleged letter between him and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Eps...

Already deep in turmoil over his handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case, U.S. President Donald Trump is now seeking legal action against the Wall Street Journal, after they published details of an alleged letter between him and the convicted sex offender. Plus, the shock and suspicions over CBS axing Stephen Colbert's top-rated, late-night talk show. Was the decision to cancel 'The Late Show' just b...

Prime Minister Mark Carney pitches Bill C-5, the law fast-tracking major resource and infrastructure projects, to First Nations leaders, who worry the legislation won't respect their rights. David Akin reports on what both sides said, and what happens next. Carolyn Jarvis reports on the calls for an investigation into the federal government's Vaccine Injury Support Program (VISP). Questions have b...

Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled his remedy for Canada's steelmakers aimed at reducing the turmoil from U.S. tariffs. Mackenzie Gray reports on the strategy, and what business leaders want Carney to do. Young Canadians are experiencing a "youth-cession." Anne Gaviola looks at how tough it is for that demographic to find a good job and good pay. U.S. President Donald Trump is on the defensiv...

Court documents reveal that before Toronto MP Gary Anandasangaree became Canada's public safety minister, he wrote letters in support of an immigration application by a man who officials had already determined was a member of terrorist organization. Jeff Semple and Mercedes Stephenson bring you a Global News investigation into why Anandasangaree did it, and the reaction. Turmoil is growing over ta...

Wildfire smoke clouds parts of Canada, including Saskatoon and Toronto. Jeff Semple looks at the dangers lingering in the air. Heather Yourex-West reports on the extreme weather that hit Montreal and Calgary; and the international help headed to Manitoba as it battles wildfires. U.S. President Donald Trump issues an ultimatum to Russian President Vladimir Putin. Jackson Proskow reports on what cou...

There are calls for accountability from the residents of Quadeville in rural Ontario, following a disturbing attack on an eight-year-old girl. How police are trying to explain the arrest of a 17-year-old boy on charges of attempted murder and sexual assault -- despite initially telling residents the girl was attacked by an animal. Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to revoke American cele...

The small Ontario community of Quadeville is demanding action and answers after an alleged violent sexual assault of an 8-year-old girl that police initially believed was an animal attack. Police have since arrested a 17-year old in the case and he’s been charged with attempted murder and sexual assault with a weapon; We’re learning new details about what went wrong before the Air India crash that...

U.S. President Donald Trump throws yet another wrench into the trade talks with Canada. Jackson Proskow reports on Trump's latest threat, the timeline, and what Trump might be actually trying to achieve. Neetu Garcha reports on the wildfires and evacuations across Western Canada, and how Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew fired back when some American politicians complained about the drifting smoke from t...

Israel's latest deadly attack in Gaza has killed young children waiting for nutritional supplements. Redmond Shannon reports on how a place of refuge became a bloodbath. In Ontario, police are investigating an attempted murder they first thought was an animal attack. Nathaniel Dove reports on the teenager charged, and the eight-year-old victim. A B.C. man has been charged in the death of his estra...

Four Quebec men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), are facing terrorism charges for planning to create an anti-government militia and seize land near Quebec City. Touria Izri tracked down the father of one suspect and spoke with him about the allegations and the arrest. Neetu Garcha explains when the rules will be relaxed on buying booze in other provinces, and the b...

Neetu Garcha sits down for a chat with Arjun Nimmala, a rising star in the Toronto Blue Jays and one of the few professional baseball players of Indian descent. At just 19 years old, Nimmala's path to the diamond began not in a baseball dugout, but on a cricket field in Florida. Raised by Indian-born parents, his journey weaves together sport, culture, and ambition. From his earliest days with a b...

Four Quebec men, including two active members of the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), are facing terrorism charges. Touria Izri reports on what the men are accused of plotting; what police seized; the prevalence of extremism in the military, and the difficulty in weeding it out. Jackson Proskow reports on the criticism Texans were not properly warned about the recent flooding disaster. Israel's defenc...

At least 100 people, many of them children, have died across central Texas due to catastrophic flooding. Jackson Proskow reports on the grim recovery mission, the missing children, and the obstacles for crews. Back in Canada, two provinces are making nice and making deals. Colin D'Mello reports on what Alberta and Ontario have agreed to consider, and what Premiers Danielle Smith and Doug Ford are...

In Texas, officials continue their search for missing individuals following devastating flash floods that occurred on Friday. The confirmed death toll has risen to at least 70, including more than 20 children, with 11 young girls from a Christian summer camp still unaccounted for. Peace talks are gaining momentum as Israel intensifies its military operations in Gaza, targeting areas near aid distr...

In Central Texas, a search and rescue operation is underway as crews scour the swollen Guadalupe River for more than two dozen missing individuals, swept away by severe flooding, including 20 girls from Camp Mystic. The disaster has resulted in at least 32 fatalities, including 14 children. Plus Prime Minister Mark Carney has spent the last two days at the Calgary Stampede, where he conducted his...

Tonight, we have part 3 of our investigation into Canada’s vaccine injury support program, which reveals the federal government severely underestimated the number of claims it would receive. Carolyn Jarvis explains how that's left thousands of people in limbo. Parts of Texas are dealing with a rising death toll as flood waters ravage riverfront communities this holiday weekend. In Ukraine, residen...

Whistleblowers are making allegations about what it's like to work for the federal Vaccine Injury Support Program. Carolyn Jarvis reports on the claims the $50-million initiative was more playful than professional. Bomb threats were made at six Canadian airports today. Nathaniel Dove reports on the turbulence and the ripple effects. More Palestinians waiting for food have been killed. Redmond Shan...

Some Canadians injured by vaccines say the government broke its promise to help them. Carolyn Jarvis brings you a Global News investigation into a $50 million federal program. Also, it's not easy being green. David Akin explains why automakers say Canada needs to hit the brakes on electric vehicle targets. Redmond Shannon looks at where things stand as Hamas considers a proposed 60-day ceasefire i...

Happy birthday, Canada! David Akin looks at how people in Ottawa marked the nation's 158th birthday in the face of U.S. President Donald Trump's annexation threats, and Kevin Gallagher reports on the Stratford Festival's patriotic pushback. Trump, meanwhile, claims Israel has agreed to a 60-day ceasefire deal in Gaza. What he's urging Hamas to do - or else. At the same time, more than 160 non-gove...

With Canada dumping the digital services tax, trade talks are back on with the U.S. David Akin explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney is defending the decision, and how the White House is responding. People in Europe, including our own Redmond Shannon, are feeling extreme heat. He'll tell you how people are trying to stay cool under record-shattering temperatures. Heather Yourex-West reports on t...

U.S. President Donald Trump is once again talking about annexing Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains why, and reports on the new false claims Trump is making about Canada. A gunman has shot at crews fighting a brush fire in Idaho. What police believe the suspect did minutes prior to the deadly shooting. About 6.5 million Canadians don't have a family doctor, and finding one can be tough. Heidi Petrace...

Canada is once again facing an uncertain week, locked in a heated dispute with the U.S. over a digital services tax. Mackenzie Gray brings us the latest in a tenuous relationship between neighbours. The Trump administration meanwhile says it's ending legal protections for Haitians who've sought refuge from violence in the caribbean country. Candice Cole breaks down what the move could mean for hun...

U.S. President Donald Trump has suddenly ended trade negotiations with Canada. David Akin reports on what Trump calls an attack on the U.S., what happens now, and why some experts are cautiously optimistic things will work out. Redmond Shannon reports on the new claims Israeli troops are being ordered to shoot at Palestinians near aid sites in Gaza. Masai Ujiri has been fired as the president of t...