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The Bank of Canada has raised its benchmark borrowing rate to five per cent. It hasn't been this high since April 2001, despite Canada's economy performing better than most forecasters predicted. Why some economists don't believe this hike was necessary, the potential long-term effect for Canadians, and why banks follow suit when the central bank raises its key rate. Labour Minister Seamus O"Regan has appointed a federal mediator to recommend a settlement to end the British Columbia port strike. The likelihood of a deal being reached between the two sides, and the increasing economic consequences of the bitter labour battle. While Ukraine still hasn't become a part of NATO, members and G7 countries, including Canada, are offering long-term security guarantees to the war-torn nation. How Ukraine can benefit from its strong relationship with Canada, and what Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is pledging for help. One of Britain's biggest journalists is at the centre of a sex scandal, first reported by the United Kingdom's Sun tabloid newspaper. The allegations against BBC News anchor Huw Edwards, what police have concluded, and how the Sun is now distancing itself from its initial report. Plus, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will recall Prime, the wildly popular energy drink developed by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI. And a road map to 37 trillion cells: how Canadian scientists are part of a mission to create the world's largest reference book of the human body.

Many people in Toronto are on edge after a series of violent attacks in public places, including a stray bullet that killed a mother of two, and the stabbing of a man inside a subway car. The reaction from people concerned about the city's safety, including an anti-violence advocate who used to be a gang leader. Canada will double its contribution to NATO's military mission in Latvia, which shares a border with Russia. How the announcement comes ahead of the pivotal NATO summit in Lithuania, where Canada's track record on defence spending is likely to come under sharp scrutiny. Multiple countries are fighting ferocious floodwaters. How torrential rain has caused destruction in the northeastern U.S., as well as landslides in Japan and India. U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer is calling on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to investigate Prime, the wildly popular energy drink created by YouTube stars Logan Paul and KSI. Why the beverage's contents and marketing are under scrutiny; and what people are being urged to do if they spot the drink being sold in Canada. Plus, Michael Woods has captured a decisive win on one of the Tour de France's most mountainous stages, becoming the first Canadian in 35 years to win a stage at the world's most famous cycling race. Woods' long climb to the biggest victory of his career, and how he's a late bloomer to the sport.

Millions of people are being urged to be careful as temperatures soar across Canada. How the heat and wildfires can be a dangerous combination, what people in one city are being advised to do to avoid straining hospitals, and the heat's potential long-term consequences on the health-care system. With Canada fighting a record-high number of wildfires, the federal government is being urged to remove obstacles so Indigenous communities can help. How cultural burning practices could help mitigate Canada's future fire risk. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko says Wagner leader Yevgeny Prigozhin, who led a brief mutiny against the Kremlin, is back on Russian soil. The skepticism over Prigozhin's safety. The tight-knit community of Lac-Mégantic, Que. is reflecting on 10 years since the rail disaster that killed 47 people and devastated the heart of the town. How residents marked the day, and how the tragedy still haunts some people. Plus: Mother Nature and motherhood. The new research exploring how summertime could affect fertility.

As temperatures rise across Canada, experts warn more weather records will be shattered this summer. How concerns are growing for the most fragile people who can't escape the scorching conditions; and how the hot, dry weather has Canadian farmers fearing for their financial future. About 11 million Canadians will receive the federal government's long-promised "grocery rebate," intended to compensate low- and modest-income individuals and families for rising grocery prices. What some shoppers and advocates want the government to do instead. It has been 10 years since a runaway train carrying crude oil derailed and burst into flames in Lac-Mégantic, Que., killing 47 people. How the community says little progress has been made in improving rail safety. Plus: developments in a murder mystery. Ontario Provincial Police have now identified a woman found dead in 1975. How new technology helped crack the cold case of the "Nation River Lady. And it's the wrong kind of hit single. More videos are surfacing showing audience members hurling objects at singers on stage. Adele's warning to anyone who tries to throw something at her, and how Bebe Rexha recently landed in the hospital after an incident.

Millions of Canadians and Americans are under multi-day heat wave alerts, as the World Meteorological Organization, the United Nations' weather agency, sounds the alarm about the return of the El Niño weather phenomenon. The group's predictions for record-breaking warmth, the climbing financial costs of climate change going beyond property losses, and what insurance companies want governments to do. Negotiations between the B.C. Maritime Employers Association (BCMEA) and the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada have stalled. What's keeping the two sides apart, how the British Columbia port strike is affecting the Canadian economy, and the potential consequences for workers in other parts of the supply chain. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is about to debut Threads, its new social media platform. Why some experts are calling it a "Twitter killer." And, first there was Brexit, could Orxit be next? Why some people in Scotland's Orkney Islands want to divorce the United Kingdom for Norway.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will soon join other world leaders in Lithuania for the high-stakes NATO summit. How Arctic security will be high on the agenda for not only Canada; why Sweden won't be at the summit; and Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu's ominous message to NATO members. Israeli forces have raided a refugee camp inside the occupied West Bank, with deadly consequences. While Israel says it's targeting militants, a spokesman for Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh calls the raid a "war crime against our defenceless people." The U.S. Centers for Disease Control has issued a public health warning about the spread of malaria for the first time in two decades, with locally transmitted cases reported in Florida and Texas. Why experts are blaming scorching temperatures for the outbreaks, and what doctors are being urged to do. More Canadians are choosing to enjoy a vacation closer to home by exploring the rich history, heritage and diversity of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples. How the industry has seen a surge in recent years, and how more people are seeing the economic benefits of Indigenous businesses. And the man in motion's bittersweet homecoming. Rick Hansen returns to his hometown of Williams Lake, B.C., 50 years after the devastating crash that paralyzed him.

Hundreds of people in France have been arrested in protests and riots, as nationwide anger boils over the fatal police shooting of a 17-year-old. A look at the growing rage of protesters, and the desperate attempts to de-escalate the violence. The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favour of a Christian web designer in Colorado who wanted to refuse serving same-sex couples on religious and free speech grounds. Why legal experts worry the court's decision could open a gateway to more widespread discrimination. Google and Meta say they will remove access to news links in Canada once the federal government implements its Online News Act that aims to help the Canadian media industry. What the controversial move means for Canadian news organizations, and what it could take to resolve the dispute over the incoming regulations. Lytton, B.C. is marking two years since an out-of-control wildfire destroyed almost every building in town, but the road to rebuild has been difficult. Neetu Garcha and videographer Darren Twiss return to the community to see how some of the few remaining residents are coping. Plus, how exclusive polling conducted by Ipsos for Global News shows Canadians' views on national pride have significantly shifted ahead of Canada Day celebrations. And, as many rural Prairie towns struggle to accept LGBTQ2+ community members, how one group in Lacombe, Alberta is trying push back against prejudice and promote acceptance.

A 24-year-old man has been charged in relation to the stabbing of three people at the University of Waterloo. Police believe the suspect was motivated by hate, and say the international student "targeted" a gender studies class. What's known about the suspect, and the alleged motive of the incident on campus. In 2021, the small town of Lytton, B.C. was reduced to ash by one of the worst wildfire disasters in Canadian history. Two years later, not a single structure has been rebuilt. We speak with residents who remain in Lytton about their frustrations, and give an update on the investigation into what caused the tragedy. Google says it will remove access to news links in Canada once the controversial Online News Act is implemented by the end of the year, following a similar announcement from Meta. What the Liberal legislation is, and the consequences for Canadian media outlets if those tech platforms stay firm on their plans. Plus, Sue Johanson, Canada's beloved broadcaster and educator who spoke about sex with uncommon frankness and honesty, has died at age 93. A look back on Johanson's impact, and why her message is even more relevant in the modern world.

Millions of people in Canada and the U.S. are again breathing hazardous air due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. How people in some cities are coping with the haze, the concerns about both physical and mental health, and how long the smog could last. A Russian missile strike on a crowded restaurant has killed 11 people, including three children, in Kramatorsk, Ukraine. The Kremlin's response to the attack, and the increasing pressure on NATO to admit Ukraine as a member. Interpol, the international police agency, has been used for sharing information between countries about alleged criminals since the organization's inception in 1923. Now the Kremlin is being accused of abusing that system to track down political opponents, including those who speak out against Russia's war in Ukraine. In a Global News exclusive, Jeff Semple speaks with one man living in constant fear of being hunted down. It's a reptile revelation: the Canadian connection between a venemous lizard and the popular diabetes drug Ozempic. Also, the medical reasons Madonna has postponed her world tour. Plus, see the dog that just secured the Guinness World Record for the longest tongue on a living canine. And Ontario's $70 million question: will a lottery ticket winner step forward before time runs out?

The U.S. Coast Guard announced it has found the debris of the missing Titan submersible, saying it's consistent with a "catastrophic implosion of the vessel," killing all five people on board. We look at the grim findings, the reaction to the tragedy, and what industry experts say could have gone wrong. There is also criticism toward the company behind the vessel -- Dawna Friesen speaks with chair of the MTS Manned Underwater Vehicles Commitee Will Khonen about his 2018 warning to OceanGate CEO Stockton Rush over the Titan's sub-standard safety conditions, and his reaction to the search's tragic outcome. Manitoba RCMP have released the names and details of the 16 people killed in the horrific Trans-Canada Highway bus crash near Carberry, with many of the victims from the community of Dauphin. The emotional press conference involving friends, family and first responders. Plus, Global News revisits a destroyed Ukrainian village that bore the brunt of destruction early into Russia's full-scale invasion. We return to the town of Novoselivka more than a year later to see what's changed, and how people are coping since Russian forces retreated.