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As the death toll keeps climbing, time is running out to rescue people trapped under the rubble of collapsed buildings in earthquake-ravaged Turkey and Syria. We'll look at the deepening despair and frustration among people, the fear Syrians will be forgotten, the influx of aid workers arriving to lend a helping hand in the earthquake zone, and how the international community's response is helping to restore faith in humanity. Could Canada provide more aid to Syria and Turkey? How Kerim Uras, Turkey's ambassador to Canada, couldn't hide the fact he expected more. It's being called a "true miracle": see the moment an entire family in Syria was pulled from the wreckage of their home. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is offering the provinces and territories $196 billion in health-care funding over 10 years. Why premiers are not thrilled about the proposal, and how the money would be allocated. Plus, the punishment for a former police officer in the United Kingdom who sexually assaulted a dozen women over 17 years. And the U.S. Navy has released new images of that suspected Chinese spy balloon that was shot down.

Devastating earthquakes have killed at least 3,700 people and flattened hundreds of buildings in Turkey and Syria. The frantic search for people trapped under the rubble, the difficulty crews will face in accessing Syria, and what residents who have become homeless will now endure in the middle of winter. Plus, the aid the Turkish government is requesting from Canada and other countries, and whether Ottawa can grant it. And while Turkey has dealt with earthquakes before, these latest tremors to rattle that nation have caused an overwhelming amount of destruction. We'll look at the science behind the severity.

MPs of all stripes are being hit with a torrent of “violent rhetoric and intimidation tactics,” which has only surged since the pandemic began, according to documents obtained by Global News. David Akin explains what's in those threat assessments, and what the federal government is planning to do about it. Amira Elghawaby, Canada's first special representative on combatting Islamophobia, is facing calls, including from Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-Francois Blanchet, to either resign or be fired. What's fuelling the backlash against Elghawaby, who only got the job last week. In Prince George, British Columbia, five RCMP officers have been charged in the July 2017 death of an Indigenous man. How Dale Culver's family is demanding answers into why it took so long to lay charges. Plus: the hurdles in health care that women, transgender men, and non-binary people face. Why many of their medical issues are still taboo, how these barriers lead to misunderstandings and misdiagnoses, and what it will take to overcome these challenges. And they sure didn't see that coming: how Groundhog Day celebrations in Val-d'Espoir, Quebec took an unexpected and unfortunate turn.

Kherson, Ukraine was liberated from Russian forces in November 2022, but has remained in the crosshairs of relentless attacks. Global News senior correspondent Jeff Semple and videographer Darren Twiss report from the war-ravaged city, visiting homes and a hospital, to provide an inside look at life near the front lines of war. Women's symptoms of heart disease and stroke are often overlooked, according to a new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. What's behind this, and why there's been so little progress in making any meaningful change. Dominic Barton, Canada's former ambassador to China and a former managing director with international consulting firm McKinsey, was grilled by a House of Commons committee over his involvement in $100 million worth of federal government contracts awarded to the company since 2015. What Barton had to say when asked about how well he knows Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Family and friends were joined by public figures for the funeral of Tyre Nichols, who died on January 10 after being brutally beaten by police officers in Memphis, Tennessee. The emotional tributes for Nichols, and the calls for action following another publicized episode of police brutality. Without police body cam video, the officers who beat Nichols may not have been charged with murder. How more police departments are using body cams, the calls for legislation on their usage, and why some criminologists say the technology has limitations. Plus, five RCMP officers in British Columbia have now been charged in the July 2017 death of Dale Culver, an Indigenous man. And mission impossible accomplished: how a pea-sized radioactive capsule was tracked down in the Australian outback.

The federal government has released new national standards for long-term care homes after COVID-19 ravaged these facilities. What the new guidelines are, and why they're not mandatory. Toxic drugs are to blame for the deaths of at least 2,272 people in British Columbia in 2022, according to the province's coroners service. The demographics of the findings, and what some people are saying the province needs to do as it begins its illicit drug decriminalization pilot project. Nationwide protests are unfolding in France over President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64. Why he's defending the plan, the battle he faces in pushing the changes through, and how France's current policy compares to other European countries. Also, punished for having fun: the young couple in Iran sentenced to prison for dancing. Plus, kids, teenagers, and concussions: the new study suggesting a different and faster way to recover. And how Sweden's road to reconciliation is getting help from an Indigenous elder in Winnipeg.

B.C. is launching a three-year pilot program to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of some illicit drugs, with the goal of reducing the fear and shame associated with drug use that prevents addicts from reaching out for help. Why advocates are split on whether this will help fight the toxic drug crisis. Canada's MPs returned to work at the House of Commons for the first time in 2023, as all parties look to position themselves to voters ahead of the next federal election. What political leaders are saying about key issues such as health care and the cost of living, and what it would take for Canadians to head back to the polls in 2023. A suicide bombing at a mosque inside a police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan has killed at least 59 people. Who initially claimed responsibility and the questions about how the bomber gained access to what's supposed to be a high-security zone. Plus, is ChatGPT a revolutionary new writing tool, or an app for cheaters? Also, revered and reviled: the game-changing impact hockey Hall of Famer Bobby Hull had on the sport, and how his off-ice behaviour is eclipsing his achievements. And 'Laverne and Shirley' actor Cindy Williams has died. How her family is honouring her.

Tributes continue to pour in for Hazel McCallion, the former mayor of Mississauga, Ont., who died Sunday at the age of 101. A look back on her decades-long leadership and her legacy. There are widespread calls in the U.S. for Congress to reform policing after the death of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols, who was severely beaten by police in Tennessee. Why Republicans are already pushing back on the calls for national change. Meanwhile, there is renewed concern over aging Canadian naval vessels after a parts failure caused flooding on board HMCS Summerside. Why military analysts say taxpayers should expect more such problems as Navy ships are stretched beyond their life expectancy. And the risk of deadly avalanches in Alberta and B.C is at a 20-year high. Five people have died in the last few weeks. And dozens of scholars join the chorus of calls for an independent inquiry into abuse suffered by Canadian athletes. And finally, artists from across the Maritimes took part in an ice sculpting festival in Nova Scotia.

Canada has confirmed it will send four Leopard 2 tanks to help Ukraine defend itself against Russia, which launched a fresh round of deadly missile strikes hours after the announcement. The devastating attacks, whether Canada could have committed more heavy armoury, and whether there could be retaliation for supplying aid to Ukraine. People in Kingston, Ont. were surprised to experience the rare phenomenon of 'thundersnow.' What it is, and what Atlantic Canadians should expect as another storm system moves in. The Council of Canadian Academies is trying to quantify the damage caused by misinformation and conspiracy theories about COVID-19. The organization's estimate of the far-reaching and fatal consequences; how the false information about the coronavirus has divided families and society; and what the potential solutions are. Plus: attention, Home Depot shoppers. What the big box retailer has been doing with some of your receipts, according to Canada's privacy commissioner. Also, after an asteroid brushed past Earth, we'll look at the importance of keeping an eye on what's happening in outer space. And what the world's oldest woman says is the key to enjoying the journey of life.

Germany and the U.S. have agreed to send battle tanks to Ukraine, which could be used to drive out occupying Russian forces. How this could change the direction of the war, how Russia is reacting, and the limited options Canada has for sending its own tanks to Ukraine. The Bank of Canada has hiked its benchmark interest rate to 4.5 per cent, the highest it's been since 2007. This is the eighth increase since March 2022. How the rising cost of living has affected the social cohesion of Canadians, and how the central bank is hinting at pausing rate hikes. Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen is on the defensive over hiring food marketing firm Munch More Media. Why he's doubling down on those contracts, and who else is defending the decision. Also: an interview with Pope Francis. His views on homosexuality and anti-LGBTQ2 laws. Also, what he had to say about his health. And a blast from the past: how Quebec videographer Jason Bolanis is on a quest to chronicle historic tales from the Montreal suburb of Pointe-Claire for the next generation.

Toronto's public safety is becoming increasingly shaky following a series of random violent attacks across the city, with multiple incidents involving transit riders or employees. In the most recent indicent, one woman was stabbed multiple times inside a streetcar. A look at the troublesome trend, and what Mayor John Tory says is behind it. Police in California are investigating the state's third mass shooting in three days, after a man allegedly shot and killed seven of his former co-workers at two mushroom farms in the city of Half Moon Bay. The details on the accused gunman, and the victims. After initially refusing, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is reportedly now agreeing to send Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. What's behind the change of heart, what other countries are expected to follow suit, and what it could mean for Russia's war in Ukraine. The planet's core may have stopped spinning and might even have reversed its rotation, according to new research published in Nature Geoscience. What it means, and why you don't have to be alarmed. Plus, triumphant solo trek: Quebec cross-country skier Caroline Côté's record-breaking feat to the South Pole, and why the only part she wasn't prepared for was the hardest.