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Ferocious floodwaters in Libya have killed more than 11,000 people, and there are fears up that number will just keep soaring. The foreign aid slowly starting to trickle in, and what the United Nations says could've saved thousands of lives. Global News has obtained the British Columbia Review Board's decision about Blair Evan Donnelly, who allegedly stabbed three people in Vancouver. He was given an unescorted day pass from a psychiatric hospital, despite a review in April finding he posed a significant threat to the public. What else the board concluded about Donnelly, his troubled history, and how hospital staff once failed to properly supervise him. A recycling facility in Saint John, N.B.'s waterfront has erupted in flames. Why neighbours are worried, and the warning to the entire city. The feds are now delivering on an old promise to drop the GST from the construction of new rental buildings. The history of the pledge, and how finally implementing it could affect the housing market and the Liberals' political fortunes. Also: a Global News investigation into why women from Canada who joined the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) rarely face criminal charges. And does life outside of Earth actually exist? Are UFOs real? How NASA is trying to figure that out, and share information without fuelling speculation.

Fierce flooding in Libya has thrown an already-fragile country into turmoil, with more than 5,000 people feared dead and thousands more still missing. The exhaustion and grief among survivors and first responders; and what some people say is to blame for the disaster and hindering the response. Days after a deadly and powerful earthquake rattled Morocco, survivors have been left to languish in tents. Crystal Goomansingh travelled to a remote village of Ighil to speak with an imam about what he experienced on the terrifying night of the quake, and hears how he says it is his "duty to look after the dead." At least 310 people have now been infected in the E. coli outbreak linked to six Calgary daycares. What testing of a central kitchen did not find. The federal government is hyping up its "landmark" $74 million deal to build homes in London, Ont., but turns out, the impact seems minor. Why that money is not new; what the Canadian Housing and Mortgage Corporation says is actually needed to restore affordability; and how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's housing solution challenge for mayors won't work. Phenylephrine, the main nasal decongestant ingredient in popular cold and allergy medications, doesn't actually work in tablet form, according to advisers from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Why one Canadian doctor isn't surprised by the findings, and the alternative methods to treat congestion. And: healing, hope, and compassion. The unique camp helping people cope with grief and loss.

Torrential rainfall from Storm Daniel has burst two dams in Libya, triggering catastrophic flooding that's killed at least 5,000 people. At least another 10,000 are missing. The mass destruction, the painstaking task ahead for recovery crews, and what's proving to be an obstacle in aid efforts. Hope is fading for rescuers in Morocco to find survivors of the disastrous earthquake that's killed almost 3,000 people. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Talat N'Yaaqoub, and explains why teams are struggling to deliver essential supplies to the disaster zone. Health inspectors have uncovered three critical violations at a kitchen shared by multiple Calgary daycares linked to an E. coli outbreak, the Alberta government confirms. The findings, how parents are reacting, and what Dr. Mark Joffe, Alberta's chief medical officer of health, said for the first time since the outbreak. New testimony is heard at the trial of Nathaniel Veltman, who's accused of murdering four members of a Muslim family - Yumnah Afzaal, Madiha Salman, Salman Afzaal, and Talat Afzaal - in London, Ontario in June 2021. What a 911 call and security video reveal. America's biggest antitrust trial has begun. How Google is accused of rigging the search engine market. Plus: victory and vindication. Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa and her supporters celebrate a major legal triumph.

As emergency crews in Morocco race to rescue people buried in the rubble of the devastating earthquake that killed at least 2,600 people and injured thousands more, those who managed to escape face an uncertain future. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Marrakech and Marigha, speaking with people about what they're enduring, and hears their concerns they won't get help from the government. Teams from only four nations (Spain, Qatar, the United Kingdom, and United Arab Emirates) are in Morocco to help with the enormous search and rescue operation. Why the government hasn't approved assistance from other countries. There is relief in Turkey. New video shows rescuers pulling American scientist Mark Dickey out of a deep cave, more than a week after he became seriously ill. Problems with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Royal Canadian Air Force CC-150 Polaris have left him, along with a Canadian delegation who went to the G20 summit, stranded in India for a second night. Touria Izri is in Delhi to explain what's wrong with the aircraft, and how Trudeau is staying longer in a country that's not exactly welcoming him. Plus: contagion concerns. The anxiety over how more people in Calgary are being infected with E. coli, as some daycares linked to the outbreak are cleared to reopen. And serving up history at the US Open: Ottawa's Gabriela Dabrowski becomes the first Canadian to win a Grand Slam women's doubles title. How her achievement adds to Canada's emergence as a tennis nation.

Anger and anxiety are mounting among Calgary parents whose children became ill from an E. coli outbreak at six daycares. At least 128 people are ill, including 25 children in the hospital. One mother tells Global National how her son is suffering, and the concerns infected kids could develop hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a potentially deadly disease. The federal government has named Marie-Josée Hogue, a judge with the Quebec Court of Appeal, to head the public inquiry into foreign interference. Hogue's background, what she will be tasked with, how her appointment coincides with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's goal to lessen the Chinese government's influence in southeast Asia, and whether he believes Beijing has any chance of a rapprochement with Ottawa. Rescuers are rushing to save American scientist and cave explorer Mark Dickey, who fell ill about one kilometre below the surface of the Morca Sinkhole, Turkey's third deepest cave. His condition and why this mission is so difficult. A former sitcom star is heading to prison. The punishment for convicted rapist and former "That '70s Show" actor Danny Masterson. Canadian literary and journalism juggernaut Peter C. Newman, who chronicled and questioned political powerhouses for decades, has died. His career, and the blunt words former prime minister Brian Mulroney once had for Newman. Plus, a story you have to see to believe. How a Florida man was arrested for trying to cross the Atlantic Ocean in a giant hamster wheel...again.

The Bank of Canada is holding its benchmark interest rate at 5.0 per cent, a level not seen since April 2001. The central bank's last hike was in July. Why the BoC is holding steady for now, what this says about the economy, and why some experts aren't banking on another hike soon. The E. coli outbreak traced to a kitchen preparing food for several daycares in Calgary has now left at least 96 people ill. Twenty-two children are in the hospital. How parents are pushing for answers and accountability, as one food safety expert explains what might have happened in that kitchen. A Massachusetts family is blaming the death of Harris Wolobah, 14, on the "One Chip Challenge," where people are dared to eat one of the world's spiciest chips. The warning from doctors, and how the spicy snack is part of a growing trend of dangerous viral stunts. Russia fired missiles into an outdoor market in the Donetsk region, killing at least 17 people. How the daytime attack coincided with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Kyiv. Plus, Bruce Guthro, one of Nova Scotia's best known and beloved singer-songwriters has died. Also, how the Rolling Stones are about to launch their first album with original music in 18 years. And the historic win for Canada's men's national basketball team at the FIBA World Cup.

As millions of Canadian students head back to school, their teachers are under growing pressure due to a nationwide shortage of fellow educators. The action some schools have taken due to a lack of staff, and what's driving teachers to leave their profession. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, two of the highest profile leaders of the so-called "Freedom Convoy," are standing trial on multiple charges, including mischief, obstructing police, and intimidating Parliament. What the Crown is trying to prove, and the people that the defence doesn't want to testify. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pledging a review into the controversial Greenbelt deal that two provincial watchdogs have heavily criticized. The reaction to the promised review. Plus, former Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio has been sentenced for his role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. How he received the most severe punishment so far in relation to the attempted insurrection. And the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is about to get underway, but ongoing writer and actor strikes are preventing many Hollywood stars from attending. How organizers are getting creative to keep some big names on the marquee.

After much criticism and pressure to resign, Steve Clark has stepped down as Ontario's housing minister over his involvement in the controversial Greenbelt land swap. The statement Clark made, who is replacing him, and whether this will affect the plan to build homes on the protected land. In Saskatchewan, residents of James Smith Cree Nation and Weldon are solemnly marking one year since Myles Sanderson went on his murderous stabbing spree. How people are coping now and the systemic failures still needing to be addressed within Indigenous communities. Tens of thousands of people are finally able to leave the Burning Man festival, which turned into a huge flop after torrential rain trapped revellers in Nevada's remote Black Rock desert. The flood of campers fleeing to dry ground. Oleksii Reznikov has stepped down as Ukraine's defence minister, less than 24 hours after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed he was replacing him with Rustem Umerov. The allegations facing Ukraine's defence department. More than 30 Canadian soldiers are preparing for the Invictus Games, an international sporting event for wounded and ill military personnel and veterans. Neetu Garcha speaks with Maj. Joanna Labonté, who is competing in events such as indoor rowing and sitting volleyball, about her motivation to take part in the event and her message for military sexual trauma survivors. Plus, the music world mourns the loss of two singers: former Smash Mouth frontman Steve Harwell, and Gary Wright, who was best known for the hit song 'Dream Weaver.'

Ontario Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his government's contentious plan to build homes on the province's Greenbelt, despite mounting criticism and Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk's scathing report into the deal. How the controversy is hovering over Premier Ford, and his response to reporters grilling him about it. With Idalia heading into the Atlantic Ocean, Florida is assessing the damage from the hurricane that left a trail of flooding and destruction. The long and pricey cleanup ahead. The Northwest Territories' plan to reopen Yellowknife is on hold, fuelling frustration among people eager to return home. What's behind the delay, the pleas from officials to remain patient, and how one group is planning to defy the evacuation order and enter the city anyway. A fire has ripped through a derelict building in Johannesburg , killing at least 74 people. The desperate measures to save some people, and how others became trapped in a fire deemed one of South Africa's deadliest tragedies. Plus, bucking the law: how one driver turned heads on the highway for his unusual passenger riding shotgun.

Hurricane Idalia has wreaked havoc in Florida with catastrophic storm surges, flooding, and winds across the state. The destruction, how Idalia quickly swept through Florida before striking Georgia, why the storm strengthened with alarming speed as it approached Florida, and the concerns of storm surges. Ontario's integrity commissioner has released a scathing report on the provincial government and Premier Doug Ford's plan to remove land from the protected Greenbelt around Toronto for developers to build homes. How the watchdog says Housing Minister Steve Clark broke ethics rules, and this now means for Premier Ford. The Canadian population recently reached the milestone of 40 million. But the number of non-permanent residents in Canada could be underestimated by about an additional one million, according to a new CIBC report. How this alleged oversight could be problematic for Canada's housing crisis. Fresh concerns are being raised about the health of U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. For the second time this summer, cameras were rolling when he appeared to freeze up while taking questions from reporters. Plus, you'd have to see it to bee-lieve it: the warning from police after five million bees spilled off a truck in Burlington, Ont. How beekeepers had to help clean up the sticky situation.