Global National

Global National

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  • Global National: September 5
    Saskatchewan RCMP are still hunting for one man accused of murdering 10 people in a stabbing rampage. The condition the suspect may be in; where his brother, the co-accused, was found dead; how the victims of this tragedy are being remembered; and the tactics police will use to ensure all bases are covered. Plus, why the Saskatchewan RCMP's response is a stark contrast to what happened in the 2020 Nova Scotia massacre. And Britain's former foreign secretary is about to become its prime minister. How Liz Truss will have to navigate through some political baggage and her connections to Canada.
    23 min
  • Global National: September 1
    With autumn approaching, anxiety is rising about another COVID-19 wave on the way. What's fuelling the fears of health experts. Plus, how Health Canada just approved a new vaccine from Moderna, and what makes this shot different from others. In a Global News exclusive, concerns are growing some of the equipment donated to Ukrainian troops doesn't meet battlefield requirements. How some Canadian companies may be to blame. China may have committed "crimes against humanity" against Uyghur Muslims, according to a long-awaited report from the United Nations. Why both Beijing and Uyghur rights advocates are blasting the report. A Newfoundland and Labrador couple is fighting a school board to get their deaf child the same quality education as children with hearing. Now the province's human rights commission is looking into the case. And Montreal marks the 50th anniversary of one of its worst tragedies. How survivors and witnesses of the Blue Bird Café fire are still haunted by memories of that fateful night.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 31
    A new book is levelling damning allegations against a Canadian spy. Mohammed Al Rasheed is accused of smuggling people into Syria for the so-called Islamic State. What Canadians should make of the claims and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's response. The U.S. Department of Justice has released bombshell images from the FBI's search of former president Donald Trump's Florida home. The revealing new evidence and the accusations he and his team tried to obstruct justice. Also, revered and reviled: reaction is pouring in after the death of Mikhail Gorbachev. How the influential former Soviet Union leader is being hailed in the West while being vilified in Russia. Plus, employers strike back: how 'quiet firing' is gaining momentum. And 25 years since Princess Diana's death: a look back at her lasting legacy, and how she helped change the monarchy forever.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 30
    Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the former Soviet Union who ended the Cold War, has died at the age of 91. The polarizing legacy of one of the most influential political leaders of the 20th century, how he helped defuse tensions with the West, and what he stood for. Calls are growing for more emergency aid for flood-ravaged Pakistan, which United Nations Secretary General António Guterres says is "facing a monsoon on steroids." How the disaster is highlighting wealthier nations falling short on their climate commitments, while rapidly melting glaciers in Greeland are set to affect some Canadian communities. People in Jackson, Mississippi are being warned not to use their tap water indefinitely. What caused the city's treatment pumps to fail, and how this isn't the first time the system has failed. Plus, why medical school graduates don't want to become family doctors. And the dangers of drinking: the new study looking at the effects of consuming alcohol, even in small amounts; the illnesses linked to it; and what doctors are calling for.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 29
    Pakistan's catastrophic floods have now killed more than 1,000 people since the middle of June. How climate change is being blamed for the disaster, and the mission to save lives. Many Canadians have been left frustrated this summer, waiting in long lineups at airports and passport offices. Now Ottawa has an update on clearing that backlog. Politicians across the spectrum are condemning the man who unleashed a verbal attack against Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland in Grande Prairie, Alta. The concerns such incidents are becoming more common against politicians of all parties and even their families. Also, why NASA couldn't launch its unmanned Artemis I rocket to the moon. Plus, the Survivors' Flag: Ottawa's new tribute to residential school students and their families. And not your garden variety discovery: what was just unearthed in someone's backyard in Portugal.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 25
    NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg makes his historic trip to Canada's Arctic with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The region's importance, what the visit signals from Ottawa, and what it proves to Russia. The mental health of Canada's doctors and nurses is deteriorating, according to a new survey from the Canadian Medical Association. What's frustrating them, and the solutions they're calling for. The number of global monkeypox cases is declining, according to the World Health Organization. Where infections are still rising, and how people are being warned not to let their guard down. It's been a brutal summer for air travellers. What Canadian flyers can expect this fall when it comes to delays and deals. And flipping the script for Indigenous people: how the filmed-in-Alberta blockbuster hit "Prey," the prequel to "Predator", is rewriting representation.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 24
    Ukraine sees subdued celebrations on a grim milestone, as the country marks its 31st independence day on the six-month anniversary of Russia's brutal invasion. How Ukrainians continue to stand strong, the deadly new attack on a train station, and the ripple effects of Russian President Vladimir Putin's miscalculations. Michelle O'Bonsawin is set to become the Supreme Court of Canada's first Indigenous justice. How her experience and expertise could help bring change to the top court. RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki is vowing change to the police force following the Nova Scotia 2020 massacre. Why there are doubts reforms are on the way. Plus, how the Horniman Museum and Gardens in London is righting a wrong with plans to return stolen treasures to the Nigerian government. And hotel heist: the mysterious theft of Sir Winston Churchill's priceless portrait from Ottawa's Fairmont Château Laurier hotel, and why nobody noticed for months.
    22 min
  • Global National: August 23
    The long awaited testimony from RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki has been heard at the Nova Scotia massacre inquiry. What she had to say about claims of political interference in the investigation, and how her officers responded to the tragedy, and the response from victims' families. Global News begins 'Code Blue,' a series of special reports about Canada's health-care crisis. The staffing crunch across the country, and how the costs of bringing in temporary workers have soared to a staggering level. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz have signed a deal for Canada to supply Germany with hydrogen, to help reduce the reliance on Russian gas. How there are different ways to extract hydrogen, and the effects on the environment.
    0 min
  • Global National: August 22
    There are renewed fears for the safety of Afghans who helped Canadian soldiers and organizations, after the stabbing death of aid worker Hafez Akhlaqi, who was waiting to start a new life in Canada. How he's being remembered, and how Ottawa is lagging behind on its promise to help Afghan refugees trying to escape Taliban rule. Concerns are also rising in Ukraine as Russia blames Kyiv for a car bombing that killed political commentator Darya Dugina, the daughter of prominent Russian ultra-nationalst Alexander Dugin. Ukraine's denials to the claim it was involved, and the fears of revenge ahead of the country's independence day. Four of Canada's premiers have met in New Brunswick to find solutions to the country's health-care crisis. What they're calling for, and how front-line workers are reacting. Plus, caught on camera: the consequences for a trio of Arkansas police officers beating a man during an arrest. And a small step to make another giant leap: how NASA's latest mission is setting the stage for astronauts to return to the moon's surface.
    23 min
  • Global National: August 17
    Canadian veterans and politicians are outraged after a former soldier seeking treatment for post-traumatic stress was offered medical assistance in dying by a Veterans Affairs worker. The amplifying demands for an investigation. In Hawkesbury, Ontario, Dr. Brian Nadler, already accused in the death of an 89-year-old patient, is hit with three new murder charges. The latest accusations against him, and how he's responding. Extreme drought conditions are leaving parts of the U.S. parched. What could happen if states can't reduce water usage. Also, the new data on the languages Canadians are mainly speaking, and how this provides insight into the changing face of the country. Plus, why former Canadian newspaper editor Victor Ho has ended up on Hong Kong's most wanted list. And retail resurrection: how the Hudson's Bay Company is set to revive its discount department store Zellers.
    23 min

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