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It's a cruel summer. The United Nations is sounding the alarm about record-shattering heat, urging people and politicians to take action. It's not just the land getting warmer - so are our oceans. Now scientists warn the Gulf Stream system, the vital ocean currents running through the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean, could collapse soon. When it could happen, how likely it is to occur, and the potential consequences. This year's intense wildfire season means governments, scientists and first responders are working to embrace new strategies and technology to fight the flames. How artificial intelligence could be a critical tool. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made his biggest cabinet shuffle since coming to power, with the federal Liberals calling the overhaul an economic revamp. The possible reasons David Lametti was removed from the justice portfolio, the potential implications, and why Anita Anand was appointed Treasury Board president. About 6.5 million Canadians don't have a family doctor. Those who do have one can't always get an appointment right away. Now a Calgary clinic is offering paid memberships, allowing patients to jump the queue for health care. The cost, the controversy, and the legalities. Plus, former U.S. president Donald Trump is getting hit with new criminal charges. What he's accused of doing in relation to surveillance video from his Mar-a-Lago resort. And caught on camera: the winners of an international photography competition with a focus on climate change.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has made sweeping shuffles to his cabinet, aiming to give the Liberals a much-needed boost ahead of the next federal election. The breakdown of the big changes, what was perhaps a puzzling move, and whether the overhaul could have an impact. India, the world's largest exporter of rice, is banning the export of small and medium grain rice. What's behind the drastic decision, and how some fearful consumers have responded. While Nova Scotia mourns the three people who died in the flash floods, many more lives could have been lost without the help of courageous first responders. Some of the remarkable rescue stories, including one woman who says she's alive thanks to a firefighter who kept a tight grip on her. Retired Maj. David Grusch, a former U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, has testified before Congress, alleging the government isn't being honest about UFOs. The details of Grusch's claims, the Pentagon's reaction, and the push for the White House to be transparent about what it knows. And she was rebellious, uncompromising and courageous. Sinéad O'Connor, who rose to worldwide fame with her hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U," and gained notoriety for tearing up a picture of Pope John Paul II on "Saturday Night Live," has died at the age of 56. We look back at O'Connor's music and impact.

The bodies of two children who were swept away by floodwaters in Nova Scotia have now been found. The body of a 52-year-old man has already been recovered, while the search for a missing youth continues. The new details about the victims' final moments. Sweltering under the sun, with no food or water, dozens of migrants are suffering in brutal conditions at the Tunisian-Libyan border. Where they arrived from, where many migrants have been hoping to enter, and why that dream has become nearly impossible. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to make a major cabinet shuffle, with at least seven ministers set to leave their roles. What's prompting the departures from Trudeau's inner circle, who's being reassigned, and how the shakeup could be a much-needed boost for the federal Liberals. Alberta is considering a bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, but the huge cost of holding the event is proving to be a deterrent. The province's history with the Commonwealth Games, and the risks involved with hosting the event again. And as climate change intensifies and temperatures rise, there are growing concerns about how the 2024 Paris Olympics will be affected. How organizers are being urged to ensure the safety of athletes and staff.

Nova Scotians are surveying the devastation after torrential rain prompted flash flooding. The grim discoveries made as crews search for multiple missing people. And one homeowner shows Global News what's left of her home, as she waits to hear how much her insurance will cover. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing widespread criticism after passing a new law limiting the Supreme Court's ability to overturn decisions made by government ministers. The fury among protesters, and what could happen next. B.C. recently became Canada's first province to offer universal access to free contraception. How a Calgary doctor is pushing the federal government to follow suit to make universal birth control coverage a reality for all Canadians. Plus, a search for potential unmarked graves is underway at a Catholic church near a former residential school in Minegoziibe Anishinabe First Nation, Manitoba, after a ground-penetrating radar found 14 anomalies beneath the church's dirt floor. And the films "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" couldn't be more different from each other, yet their simultaneous release lured tens of thousands of people to theatres to see both flicks back-to-back. We'll look at the profitability of the "Barbenheimer" bonanza.

Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo's prison transfer is under sharp scrutiny, and emails obtained by Global News show Correctional Service Canada (CSC) anticipated the public relations fallout. The new details of how the penitentiary move unfolded. Summer temperatures in the southern U.S. are soaring to new extremes for prolonged periods of time, with experts concerned about how long people can withstand these heat waves. The desperate measures to keep cool, and why scientists are also worried the heat could negatively affect the United States' hurricane season. Tens of thousands of people in Israel are planning to protest the country's proposed judicial reforms, which would remove the Israeli Supreme Court's ability to strike down government decisions which the court deems unreasonable. The fight to uphold Israel's democratic values. Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless musician whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" died Friday at the age of 96. We look back on his life and his incredible career. Plus, Canada's quest to win the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup is off to a tense start, with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. We speak with former Canadian national team goalkeeper and Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbé about the match, Canada's chances of survivng the group stage of the tournament, and the upcoming "Project 8" women's pro soccer league in Canada. And, the "Barbie" movie is finally in theatres, completing the iconic toy's jump from the doll box to the box office, but there's a complicated legacy alongside the blockbuster's release. Barbie's real-world rebrand, and the early reception to the film.

Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo will stay in a medium-security prison, as Correctional Service Canada (CSC) commissioner Anne Kelly says the decision to transfer him from maximum-security facility was "sound." How the CSC is defending the move, and the bitter opposition by the families of Bernardo's victims. With no resolution in the labour dispute among British Columbia's port workers, pressure is mounting on both sides to finalize a deal. The bottleneck in the supply chain, and what this could mean for consumers. A sweltering heat wave is breaking records and filling up emergency rooms across the southwestern U.S., with experts saying some states are treading dangerously close to a critical "wet bulb temperature." What this phenomenon means, and how long humans can survive such conditions. And as professional soccer players from around the globe compete against each other at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup (WWC), they do stand united in the fight for pay equity. How the gender disparity isn't only present in earnings, but prize money as well.

Frustration is growing over British Columbia's port labour dispute, after union leaders rejected a settlement to end the conflict, then issued and rescinded a strike notice within the same day. The worsening hit to the Canadian economy, and the calls for the federal government to intervene. Russian missile and drone strikes have blasted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa for a second straight day. How the Kremlin says it's retribution on Ukraine for an attack on a key bridge to occupied Crimea. While there's no federal election marked on the calendar, political parties and candidates are in constant campaign mode on social media. How politicians are increasing their digital presence to lure volunteers, donors, and voter support. There is no cure for Alzheimer's, but an early diagnosis can make a major difference in managing symptoms and planning for the future. How artificial intelligence could help optometrists detect the devastating brain disease earlier than ever before. Plus: Barbie + Oppenheimer = Barbenheimer. The movie mashup that's more than a meme, and sending fans and the film industry into a frenzy.

Despite Canada's inflation rate falling to 2.8 per cent, its lowest point since March 2021, mortgages and grocery prices are rising, keeping the country's cost of living high. How consumers frustrated about feeling squeezed, and the economists questioning the Bank of Canada's strategy to tame inflation. The cost of rent is far outpacing the rate of minimum wage in every province, according to the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. How wide that gap has become in some of Canada's most expensive cities, and the potential consequences this could have on the economy. The Ontario government is pledging to fix glaring issues in the province's child welfare system, following Global News investigations into the concerning treatment of children and teenagers in multiple foster and group homes. The proposals, the penalties these homes could face for providing substandard care, what's still missing, and the reaction from advocates. Plus, two men from Pinaymootang First Nation have finally had their miscarriage of justice recognized. Back in 1974, an all-white jury convicted Brian Anderson and Allan Woodhouse in the 1973 murder of Ting Fong Chan, a Winnipeg restaurant worker. Advocates say the trial was rooted in systemic racism. How Anderson and Woodhouse are reacting now that they've been acquitted. And saved at sea: the extraordinary story of Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella, who were lost in the Pacific Ocean for weeks. How the pair became stranded, yet survived against the odds while battling exhaustion, despair and hunger.

Millions of people around the world are struggling to cope with scorching temperatures, with heat records shattering in many countries. The risks the dangerously hot weather can pose to your health. Russia is suspending the Black Sea Grain Initiative, which was brokered to allow grains to be safely transported from Ukrainian ports to other countries during Russia's war in Ukraine. How the decision will hurt worldwide food prices, and what Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is now pushing for. The sea lamprey is an invasive species living in Canada's Great Lakes that had been kept under control for decades - until now. How the pandemic fuelled a population spike among the “vampire fish,” and what's being done to stop them. Every July since 1990, hundreds of Red River Métis make a pilgrimage to a field in southwestern Manitoba, the site of a once-thriving village. Melissa Ridgen travels to Ste. Madeleine, Man. to explain how the community was displaced for cattle, and speaks with families who want their land back. And for years, the world has been told to “save the bees.” It's clearly worked, resulting in a honeybee boom in many parts of the world, including London, which now has Europe's densest honeybee population. How this seemingly positive outcome has unintended negative ripple effects.

A tornado has touched down in the Ottawa suburb of Barrhaven, frightening residents and damaging at least 125 homes. The damage, and what witnesses say they experienced. People in southern Europe are sweltering under a severe heat wave, which the Italian Meteorological Society has named "Cerberus," after the three-headed dog in Greek mythology who guards the gates of hell. How people are coping with the unbearable heat in a continent where air conditioning is not common in homes. A tentative deal has ended the British Columbia port strike. How the labour dispute will now have lingering effects on the Canadian economy. While that walkout is over, Hollywood actors are going from rehearsing lines to the picket lines, joining screenwriters who began their job action in May. What the actors' union is demanding, what they're being offered, and how the stoppage will affect what you watch. Aspartame, one of the most popular artificial sweeteners used in sugar-free foods and drinks, has been declared as "possibly carcinogenic to humans" by the World Health Organization. It sounds scary, so what does it really mean? A reality check on the WHO's stance, and how critics call this warning misleading and unnecessary. Plus, hooped: an Ottawa family is feuding with an unknown neighbour, who's complained to the city multiple times about the family's basketball net, claiming it's out of bounds. The bureaucratic battle, the reaction from other residents, and how the mother is stuck jumping through hope just so her kids can play.