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Alzeheimer’s breakthrough reveals specific gene causes 15-20% of cases
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- Alzeheimer’s breakthrough reveals specific gene causes 15-20% of cases
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- 11 days ago
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- For the first time, researchers have found that people who inherit a specific gene from both their parents are virtually guaranteed to develop Alzheimer's disease as older adults.
Before this discovery, researchers could only identify the cause of Alzheimer's in less than one per cent of cases. Now, that number is between 15 and 20 per cent.
Global’s Nivrita Ganguly spoke to the doctor who led this Barcelona study to find out what this means for early detection and prevention of the mind-robbing disease.
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- Opioid crisis: Are Canada's “safe supply” drugs being used in organized crime?
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- 11 days ago
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- The debate on the opioid crisis in Canada continued in the House of Commons on Tuesday with Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether Toronto would be next to decriminalize possession of hard drugs after the city of Vancouver took the measure.
“The city of Toronto submitted a 153-page application and I quote, ‘seeking an exemption under section 56.1, under the controlled and substance act that would decriminalize personal possession of illicit substances within Toronto’s boundaries',” Poilievre said.
“We will continue to be there with a thoughtful, compassionate-based, public health approach on the toxic drug supply,” Trudeau replied, adding, “We will only work with the provinces.”
Conservative MP Kerry Findlay followed up the questioning by asking, “Addiction workers confirmed that most users of so-called safe supply are diverting these drugs into the hands of organized cri...
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- "You can hear the gun click": Pastor thanks God after gunman fails to shoot during livestream sermon
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- 11 days ago
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- WARNING: This video contains disturbing content not suitable for all viewers. Viewer discretion is advised.
A pastor in the small Pennsylvania borough of North Braddock is speaking out after narrowly avoiding death on Monday, after he was held at gunpoint during a livestreamed sermon.
Glenn Germany was finishing his closing message when 26-year-old Bernard Polite got up from his seat, walked closer to the pastor and raised a gun to his head. Germany jumped out of the way, while a member of the church, deacon Clarence McCallister, rushed to the altar to tackle the assailant.
“He got up, when I started to speak the message, and he smiled at me,” Germany told reporters after the incident, adding that he has never encountered the suspect before.
Polite was arrested at the church after being disarmed. Allegheny County police said he lives near the Jesus' Dwelling Place Church, in a home where authorities discovered the body of 56-year-...
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- Netanyahu says Hamas ceasefire proposal falls short as Israeli forces take control of Rafah crossing
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- 11 days ago
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- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Tuesday the latest truce proposal with Hamas falls far short of Israel's essential demands, adding military pressure remains necessary to return hostages held in Gaza.
Israeli forces earlier took control of the Palestinian side of the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza on Monday, a move Netanyahu said was "a very significant step towards destruction of remaining military capabilities of Hamas."
In Tel Aviv, dozens of protesters blocked a road to demonstrate against the army's recent operation in Rafah, which they feared could affect any deals to release the hostages.
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- Feds approve BC's request to recriminalize drug use in public spaces
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- 11 days ago
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- The Canadian government has granted British Columbia's request for an amendment to their proposal for decriminalization of drug possession. Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya'ara Saks gave the announcement on Tuesday, stating that the amendment is effective immediately.
"That means that the proposal that was put forward to us by the government of B.C. to amend the public consumption, public use consumption under the Section 56, the amendment has been granted," Saks said.
The decision is seen as a move towards addressing the opioid crisis and overdose deaths as a public health issue rather than a criminal one.
Sask expressed her frustration with the opposition saying "I really am frustrated that the opposition has made this a dehumanizing debate for those who actually need our help and that they don't recognize. We need a full suite of tools to actually save lives."
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- India-Canada relationship strained by Nijjar murder, High Commissioner implies
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- 11 days ago
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- India's envoy to Canada spoke about the future of the two countries' relationship publicly on Tuesday for the first time since the RCMP made arrests related to a homicide that has roiled tensions between the two countries.
These remarks came as Canada and India have developed tensions following the killing of Sikh separatist activist, Hardeep Singh Nijjar, in B.C., on June 18, 2023.
High Commissioner Sanjay Kumar Verma addressed the Montreal Council on Foreign Relations, where he said there are positives and negatives to Canada and India's relationship – though the good outweighs the bad.
While not directly naming Nijjar, he said a major strain on the relationship is what he called "the story" in the "media," implying Nijjar is a Canadian national who has nothing to do with India.
"So the foreigners having, if I can call it, [an] evil eye on the territorial integrity of India, that is a big red line for us. Indians will decid...
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- University protests: Pro-Palestinian demonstrations continue for 2nd week across US campuses
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- 11 days ago
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- Pro-Palestinian protests on university campuses across the United States continued into a second week, decrying Israel’s role in the conflict in Gaza.
On Tuesday, University of Chicago police pushed back a line of protesters who gathered after their encampment was torn down early in the morning.
Plus, on Monday, officers donning riot gear clashes with protesters at the University of California in San Diego, Calif.
At University of California, Davis (UC Davis) on Monday, a new pro-Palestinian encampment was established at the school’s south quad.
Meanwhile, as pro-Palestinian demonstrations are ongoing across the U.S., pro-Israel protests are taking place, too, including one near Columbia University in New York City.
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- Drake’s security guard shot outside of rapper’s Toronto home 🚨 #crime
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- 11 days ago
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- A security guard employed by Drake was shot outside of the world-renowned rapper's Toronto home early Tuesday morning. The security guard was taken to hospital in serious, life-threatening, condition, according to Toronto Police — who were unable to confirm if the "Hotline Bling" hitmaker was at his residence at the time of the incident. An investigation is ongoing.
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- Met Gala 2024: Best looks from the red carpet as Zendaya, J Lo chair event
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- 11 days ago
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- The stars were out in full force at this year's Met Gala, themed "The Garden of Time," held in New York on Monday.
Zendaya stunned in two different outfits, including a dark blue gown adorned with grape clusters and a black Givenchy gown with a large floral Alexander McQueen hat.
Jennifer Lopez wore a beaded, see-through Schiaparelli gown and a butterfly-shaped necklace, while Cardi B, Bad Bunny, Lana Del Rey, Chris Hemsworth, Gigi Hadid. the Kardashians and many more celebrities hit the red carpet.
The theme of the annual fundraiser, which raises money for the Costume Institute, is inspired by a short story from 1962, and this year's exhibit is called "Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion".
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- Putin sworn in as president of Russia for 5th term
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- 11 days ago
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- Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a new six-year term on Tuesday at a Kremlin ceremony that was boycotted by the United States and several other Western countries due to Russia's war in Ukraine.
After the official inauguration ceremony, Putin reviewed the troops outside in the Kremlin's Cathedral Square.
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- Drake house shooting: Toronto Police confirm security guard shot, has "life-threatening injuries"
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- 11 days ago
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- Insp. Paul Krawczyk of the Toronto Police Service's Integrated Gun and Gang Task Force provided an update on Tuesday morning, related to a reported drive-by shooting outside the home of world-renowned rapper, Drake.
A security guard employed by Drake suffering a gunshot wound was taken to hospital in serious condition, with "life-threatening" injuries, according to a release from Toronto Police — which did not confirm if the 'Hotline Bling' hitmaker was home at the time of the incident.
"I can tell you that we are in contact with his team and they are co-operating," Krawczyk said.
Despite having "collected video evidence which captures the incident," Krawczyk refrained from describing the suspect or vehicle, adding that the footage could not be shared at the time due to "video quality issues."
The shooting comes days after Drake and acclaimed rapper Kendrick Lamar have exchanged various malicious "diss tracks" aimed at one another a...
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- Nijjar murder: How were the alleged hitmen linked to notorious Indian gang able to enter Canada?
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- 11 days ago
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- Three Indian nationals accused of killing Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in B.C. last june are appearing in court on Tuesday to consult their legal counsel.
Kamalpreet Singh, 22, Karan Brar, 22, and Karanpreet Singh, 28, charged with first-degree murder, were arrested in Edmonton on Friday morning. It is believed all three entered the country on student visas.
Sources say the alleged hitmen are linked to India's notorious Bishnoi gang.
“How come were they given clearance and given passports to travel to Canada, given their possible criminality back home?” Gurpreet Singh asked.
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- "I’m gonna push": 1st-time BC mother delivers her own baby on way to hospital
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- 11 days ago
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- A woman from Steveston, B.C. delivered her baby in her car, with help from her husband while on the phone with 911.
The two then pulled into Sea Island fire hall #4, where firefighters assisted until an ambulance arrived.
“I gave birth to Kobi on the road,” mother Vanessa Dang Kumamoto said.
Global's Janet Brown has all the exciting details.
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- Met Gala 2024: The most daring and dazzling red carpet looks
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- 11 days ago
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- It’s fashion’s biggest night, as Hollywood’s most sartorially savvy stars descend on the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City for this year’s Met Gala.
The theme of this year’s annual fundraiser, “The Garden of Time,” is inspired by a short story of the same name, written by J.G. Ballard in 1962. Fashion’s elite applauded the theme, saying it’s wide open to interpretation and onlookers were treated to plenty of florals, pastel and vintage pieces.
The Met Gala, held annually on the first Monday in May, is a soirée to raise money for the Costume Institute, the museum’s collection of fashion objects. Each year a different theme honours a designer, style or look.
This year’s museum exhibit, which the stars will tour Monday evening, is called Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion. But we’re not talking fairy tales or Disney princesses.
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- Israel-Gaza: Could Marwan Barghouti bring peace to Middle East?
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- 11 days ago
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- Amid the ongoing ceasefire negotiations in the Israel-Hamas war, there's a lot of uncertainty around the post-conflict political future of the Middle East.
Many people believe only Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is capable of unifying Palestinian factions.
Daniele Hamamdjian explains who Barghouti is, how he's been locked in an Israeli prison for years, and why he could be the key player for peace.
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- Canada tables bill to counter foreign election interference
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- 11 days ago
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- Following the conclusions reached at the foreign interference inquiry, the federal government has introduced legislation aimed at curbing the problem.
It includes a foreign agent registry and changes to legislation around Canada’s spy agency.
David Akin breaks down the bill, why it will be difficult to make all the proposed changes in time for the next federal election, and the measure MPs want immediately.
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- Global National: May 6, 2024 | Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 Indigenous women
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- 11 days ago
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- Jeremy Skibicki, who's charged with murdering four Indigenous women in Winnipeg in 2022, has now admitted to killing them, but says he is not criminally responsible. Melissa Ridgen explains what this means for Skibicki's trial and the reaction from victims' families.
While Hamas has accepted a ceasefire proposal that would lead to a hostage-prisoner exchange and a pause in the fighting in the Gaza Strip, Israel is still weighing the offer. Crystal Goomansingh explains how Israel is now ordering people to get out of Rafah and the growing fears about what Israeli military action could cause.
Incidents of antisemitism in Canada more than doubled in 2023 compared to 2022, according to a new report from B'nai Brith Canada. Mackenzie Gray reports on the hate crimes Canadians are dealing with and how Jewish leaders are warning of a national crisis.
Following the conclusions reached at the foreign interference inquiry, the federal government has introdu...
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- What impact will Boeing Starliner's test flight to ISS have on commercial space industry?
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- 11 days ago
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- Boeing is putting in final preparations as it looks to complete its next steps for its Starliner spacecraft.
Two astronauts are attempting to complete a test flight to the International Space Station which has been heavily delayed and more than a billion dollars over budget.
Kyle Benning has more on the significance of this flight for the company and the commercial space industry.
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- Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon over alleged "greenwashing"
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- 11 days ago
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- Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon over concerns the company is misleading consumers about its environmental impacts, after an advocacy group filed a complaint with the federal watchdog alleging “greenwashing.”
In a statement to Global News, a Competition Bureau spokesperson confirmed the Bureau “has commenced an investigation under the Competition Act into the alleged deceptive marketing practices.”
Marianne Blondin noted “There is no conclusion of wrongdoing at this time.”
Nathaniel Dove reports.
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- French bakers make the world's longest baguette 🥖 #Bread
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- 12 days ago
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- Bakers in France created the world's longest baguette over the weekend. Starting in the early hours of the morning, the team used a special oven on wheels to bake the record-setting 461-foot baguette, beating the previous world record set in Italy by 26 feet.
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- Celebrations erupt in Rafah as Hamas accepts ceasefire proposal for Gaza
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- 12 days ago
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- Crowds could be seen celebrating in Rafah, Gaza on Monday evening after Hamas said it had accepted a ceasefire proposal from mediators.
However, Israel's response so far was that all proposals that would release hostages held in Gaza would be considered, but its military operations in Gaza would continue.
Hamas' announcement came as Israeli forces struck Rafah on Gaza's southern edge and ordered residents out of parts of the city, which has served as the last refuge for more than a million displaced Gazans.
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- Poilievre trying to “score political points” off the “tragedy of opioids”: Freeland
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- 12 days ago
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- Canada’s Deputy Prime Minister, Chrystia Freeland, has accused Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre of trying to “score political points” off the “tragedy of opioids.”
Though Poilievre refrained from calling Prime Minister Justin Trudeau a “wacko” and getting himself kicked out of the House of Commons again, he continued to press the federal government on Monday during question period, to end a three-year pilot project in British Columbia.
The three-year pilot project began in January 2023 and decriminalizes possession of small amounts of certain illegal drugs — including heroin, fentanyl, and methamphetamine — however, a recent spike in overdose deaths and public disorder has resulted in public outcry to reverse the policy.
“It has now been ten days and 60 dead British Columbians since the government of that province has asked the Prime Minister to reverse his deadly and radical legalization of crack, heroin and other h...
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- China's Xi Jinping calls for a "global truce" during Paris Olympic games
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- 12 days ago
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- Chinese President Xi Jinping announced his support for a global Olympic truce during the Paris Games on Monday.
On the first day of his state visit to France, Xi stated that "As a permanent member of the Security Council (of the United Nations) and as a responsible country, China is ready to work with France to take the Paris Olympics as an opportunity to call for a global truce during the Paris Olympic Games."
The discussions between Xi and French President Emmanuel Macron focused on trade and international relations, marking the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries.
However, Xi's visit was not without controversy, as students for a Free Tibet displayed a "Free Tibet" banner over his motorcade from a bridge in Paris, while Reporters Without Borders activists protested at the Arc de Triomphe.
"It must be recognized that the Chinese President is not like any other president, he is a press freedom pre...
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- Marathon season: The best ways to train for a long run🏃
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- 12 days ago
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- From 5k runs to full marathons, if you're planning to kick your training into high gear, here's what experts think you should keep in mind. #Running #Fitness #Health #Marathon
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- Brazil floods: At least 78 dead, more than 115,000 displaced
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- 12 days ago
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- The death toll rose to at least 78 on Monday in Brazil, amid catastrophic flooding in the Rio Grande do Sul state.
More than 115,000 people have been displaced and left without food or water amid flash flooding from storms over the last few days.
Torrential downpours have also triggered landslides across the region and even resulted in the partial collapse of a dam at a small hydroelectric plant.
Along with members of his federal cabinet, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva visited Rio Grande do Sul on Sunday to discuss rescue and reconstruction works with local authorities.
Plus, during his weekly Sunday address at St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, the Pope prayed for the victims, living and dead, impacted by the floods. “May the Lord welcome the dead and comfort their families and those who had to leave their homes,” Pope Francis said.
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- "Zionism is not a dirty word": Trudeau remarks at Holocaust remembrance event
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- 12 days ago
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- Speaking at a Holocaust remembrance event in Ottawa on May 6, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke about how in Canada, it should be "safe to declare oneself a Zionist," adding "Zionism is not a dirty word." Trudeau also said he believes in the Jewish people's "right to self-determination in their ancestral homeland" – Israel. #Zionism #Israel #Antisemetism #Trudeau
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- "Attack on press freedom": Israel orders shutdown of Al Jazeera in Israel
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- 12 days ago
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- On Sunday, the Israeli government decided to shut down Al Jazeera's operations in Israel for as long as the conflict in Gaza continues, citing national security concerns.
Al Jazeera's Arabic managing editor has stated that the channel's coverage of Israel and the conflict in Gaza will not be affected by the shutdown order.
"For us, we believe this was this is an attack on press freedom. It is a way of trying to deter Al Jazeera, trying to block our coverage from inside Israel," Al Jazeera's Arabic managing editor Mohamed Moawad said, adding, "I think in the coming days, we will try to pursue all legal paths to counter this. But for now, the coverage will continue."
Meanwhile, the bureau chief of Al Jazeera in Israel criticized the move, calling it "dangerous" and politically motivated.
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- Israel warns civilians in Rafah to evacuate as IDF assault into South Gaza appears imminent
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- 12 days ago
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- On Monday, the Israeli military on called on Palestinians in eastern parts of Rafah to move to a nearby "humanitarian area" in what appeared to be the beginning of a civilian evacuation ahead of a ground assault on the southern Gazan city.
This followed overnight strikes in Rafah by the Israel Defence Forces (IDF).
"Where will the people go? Where will all these crowds go? One-point-five million, or 2 million civilians, where will they go?" displaced Palestinian Abu Ahmed said.
More than 34,600 Palestinians have been killed, and more than 77,000 have been wounded in Israel's assault in Gaza since Oct. 7, according to Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry.
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- Missing Australian, American surfers found dead in well after "attempted carjacking" in Mexico
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- 12 days ago
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- Three surfers who went missing in Baja California, Mexico over a week ago were confirmed dead after their bodies were identified by relatives, Mexican officials announced Sunday.
Authorities said the evidence showed that the tourists, one American and two Australians, were likely victims of a violent carjacking attempt.
Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson and their American friend Jack Carter Rhoad were found dead at the bottom of a 15-metre well about six kilometres away from their camping site. They had each been shot in the head, the State Attorney General’s Office of Baja California said.
At least three people have been arrested in connection to the incident.
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- ‘Nanalan’ stars Mona and Nana share their best tips to manage mental health
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- 12 days ago
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- Social media stars Mona and Nana from ‘Nanalan’ visit downtown Toronto to talk about the importance of compassion with Global's Liem Vu.
It’s all part of Mental Health Week (May 6 to 12) in partnership with the Canadian Mental Health Association.
Though ‘Nanalan’, the Canadian children’s television series, aired for just five seasons between 2000 and 2006, the beloved characters have seen a resurgence in popularity after joining the ranks of millions of TikTok users worldwide.
Speaking on this comeback, Nana and Mona share their best tips for managing their own mental well-being.
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- Parents in Canada struggling with rising baby formula costs
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- 12 days ago
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- Prices have risen all over the grocery store for a while now and its left some people struggling to pay for baby formula.
Heidi Petracek looks at how high prices have soared and potential solutions.
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- Growing security concerns for politicians in Canada
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- 12 days ago
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- On Parliament Hill, there is worry about the safety of federal politicians. Increasingly intense political rhetoric, division on the streets and online is causing some politicians to step away altogether.
Mackenize Gray reports.
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- Trudeau underscores importance of free speech
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- 12 days ago
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- On campuses across Canada and the U.S. it’s been a tough balancing act between protecting free speech and countering hateful speech.
While many anti-war demonstrations have been peaceful, many Jewish students say they feel unsafe on university grounds as the protests have gone beyond criticizing Israeli policies.
David Akin on what the prime minister thinks is key to stopping hate speech.
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- Global National: May 5, 2024 | Hopes of Gaza ceasefire now at an impasse
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- 12 days ago
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- WARNING: Video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised.
Going into the weekend there were high hopes for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas as negotiations showed some sign of progress in Cairo, Egypt. Now, both sides are at an impasse. The Hamas delegation left Cairo Sunday after accusing Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of sabotaging peace talks one that Netanyahu says is the reverse and any permanent ceasefire deal for hostages would allow Hamas to regroup and reoffend. Redmond Shannon reports.
On campuses across Canada and the U.S. it’s been a tough balancing act between protecting free speech and countering hateful speech. While many anti-war demonstrations have been peaceful, many Jewish students say they feel unsafe on university grounds as the protests have gone beyond criticizing Israeli policies. David Akin on what the prime minister thinks is key to stopping hate speech.
On Parliament Hill, there is worry ab...
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- Australia stabbing: Police shoot boy dead in incident with "hallmarks" of terrorism
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- 13 days ago
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- Australian police said on Sunday they shot dead a boy after he stabbed a man in Western Australia's capital Perth, in an attack authorities said indicated terrorism.
There were signs the 16-year-old, armed with a kitchen knife, had been radicalized online, state authorities said, adding they received calls from concerned members of the local Muslim community before the attack, which occurred late on Saturday night.
The attack, in the suburb of Willetton, had "hallmarks" of terrorism but was yet to be declared a terrorist act, police said. The victim, stabbed in the back, was stable in hospital, authorities said.
The incident comes after New South Wales police last month charged several boys with terrorism-related offences in investigations following the stabbing of an Assyrian Christian bishop while he was giving a live-streamed sermon in Sydney, on April 15.
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- Israel PM: Ending war "would leave Hamas in power," serve as victory for “entire axis of evil”
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- 13 days ago
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- In a video address on Sunday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu doubled down on his rejection of demands from Hamas militants for Israel to end its war in Gaza and with an exchange of hostages.
Netanyahu claimed that “capitulating to Hamas’s demands” — which are to remove all Israeli troops from the Gaza Strip and end the war — would “leave Hamas in power.” An idea, he said, “the State of Israel cannot accept.”
Hamas leaders held truce talks with Egyptian and Qatari mediators in Cairo earlier this week, with no apparent progress, as the militant group maintained its demand that any agreement must end the war in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials.
Despite his statement, Netanyahu said Israel is “working in every possible way to free [its] hostages” and rather than ending the war, is “ready for a pause in the fighting,” to do so.
“Israel will not agree to Hamas' demands, which would mean surrend...
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- UK bans simple passwords in cyber-attack crackdown, should other countries do the same?
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The United Kingdom has banned generic passwords to protect consumers from cyber-attacks, making it the first country in the world to do so.
This initiative is forcing U.K. manufacturers to protect their customers, and experts say it’s time for Canada to follow the example that is being set.
With growing global cybersecurity threats, should other nations follow the U.K.’s lead, too? Global’s Naomi Barghiel reports.
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- The West Block: May 5, 2024 | Foreign interference inquiry releases report
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The issue of foreign interference returns to the spotlight as the public inquiry into election meddling releases its first report and the RCMP make an arrest of suspected foreign hitmen.
‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc to discuss the new arrests in the 2023 killing of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. LeBlanc also addresses the findings of the foreign interference inquiry, which found that instances of foreign meddling did occur but did not alter the outcomes of Canada’s 2019 and 2021 federal elections. Commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue also concluded that foreign interference did undermine public confidence in the electoral process.
Plus, Stephenson speaks with former CSIS executive manager Dan Stanton and Global News’ national security journalist Stewart Bell about the arrest of three suspected hitmen and their alleged ties to the Indian government.
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- Loblaw boycott: Small grocers, co-ops seeing boost in customers
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- With the Loblaw boycott underway in protest of rising grocery prices, some Canadians are looking for alternatives to shop.
Small grocers and co-op stores are among those people are turning to, either due to lower costs because of their business model or the closer connection between the store and the suppliers, meaning customers know exactly where the food is coming from.
As Sean Previl explains, the stores say they're seeing a "lot of anger" against the "big box" stores like Loblaw, but it's leading to them getting a boost and new customers to welcome.
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- Israel-Hamas: Gaza ceasefire talks intensify in Cairo
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- In the Middle East, there are reports that talks have intensified toward a ceasefire deal in Gaza and a release of Israeli hostages.
A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for talks led by mediators of the United States and Qatar who have reported signs of compromise in recent days.
Questions remain, such as how a planned operation for the southern city of Rafah may factor into all of this.
Reggie Cecchini reports.
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- Is the government of India behind a global campaign against Sikh separatism?
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- The U.S. isn’t the only country concerned about Indian intimidation and threats on home soil.
Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood up in the House of Commons this fall accusing agents of the Indian state of orchestrating the murder of Nijjar, several other countries have come forward.
David Akin has more on India’s growing assertiveness under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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- Global National: May 4, 2024 | Is there a connection between India and a notorious gang?
- Date posted
- 13 days ago
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- A Global News investigation is looking into a connection between the Indian government and a notorious Indian gang police believe is operating in Canada. We’re learning more about the alleged contract killers behind the assassination of Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Jeff Semple has more on what he’s uncovered.
The U.S. isn’t the only country concerned about Indian intimidation and threats on home soil. Since Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stood up in the House of Commons this fall accusing agents of the Indian state of orchestrating the murder of Nijjar, several other countries have come forward. David Akin has more on India’s growing assertiveness under Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
In the Middle East, there are reports that talks have intensified toward a ceasefire deal in Gaza and a release of Israeli hostages. A Hamas delegation is in Cairo for talks led by mediators of the United States and Qatar who have reported signs of compromise in recent days. Ques...
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- Texas tornado: Family miraculously survives after massive funnel destroys home
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Drone video captured the aftermath of a tornado in Hawley, Texas that destroyed at least six homes and injured a family of four Thursday night.
At least one family in this area — a father, mother and two children — were injured when the tornado touched down and had to be rushed to the hospital by a storm chaser.
"It got massive quick and I could tell it was moving our way and that's when I decided to get in the closet, wife and kids were already in the closet," tornado survivor Wes Lambert said.
Aerial footage shows 18-wheelers and trailers overturned in fields near the site of impact, and structures, including homes, completely leveled.
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- Endangered parrots in Brazil find new home in Sao Paulo conservation centre
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- A new conservation centre at the São Paulo Zoo has become the home for critically endangered Spix’s macaws on May 3. Twenty-seven macaws are currently being looked after. The Spix's macaw, also known as the little blue macaw, is listed as a critically endangered species in Brazil. According to biologist Fernanda Guinda, who's also the head of the zoo's bird section, there are about 330 birds left in the world, with 27 currently in São Paulo. #Spixsmacaw #parrots #Brazil #Endangeredspecies #Animals
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- At least 14 dead, dozens rescued after floods, landslides sweep Indonesia’s south
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- At least 14 people are dead in Indonesia’s South Sulawesi province after a wave of floods and landslides battered the region.
The floods, triggered by torrential rains, have impacted more than 2,000 families and damaged nearly 1,900 homes, according to local officials.
Footage shared by Basarnas on Friday — Indonesia’s national search and rescue agency — showcased the severity of the flooding as search and rescue teams evacuated survivors in dinghies.
Aside from the bodies recovered, 18 survivors from the Wajo area have been rescued, as well as 17 in Sidrap and 60 in Luwu, said Mexianus Bekabel, the head of the Makassar search and rescue office on Friday.
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- Bodies found in search for 3 missing surfers in Mexico
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Three bodies were discovered on Friday in Mexico’s Baja California state — the same place an American and two Australian tourists were reported missing earlier in the week.
Australian brothers Callum and Jake Robinson, aged 33 and 30, and American Carter Rhoad, 30, were last seen on April 27, according to the Baja California prosecutor's office. The trio was in Ensenada to surf — it's a hot spot for the sport.
Though authorities have not yet confirmed whether the located bodies were those of the three travelers, the remains were discovered by searchers looking specifically for them.
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- What is the "sandwich generation"? New data sheds light on hidden toll of caregiving
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- New federal data provides insight into who provides unpaid care for our elderly and young children, including the so-called "sandwich generation," who juggle the demands of both family and career.
As Anne Gaviola explains, this data sheds light on the hidden toll of free labour that keeps our economy running and households afloat.
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- Hardeep Singh Nijjar: India’s “incompetent" campaign against the slain BC Sikh leader
- Date posted
- 14 days ago
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- Three suspected hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar have been arrested.
The RCMP took the three Indian nationals into custody on Friday, more than a year after Nijjar was gunned down at the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Surrey, B.C.
Nijjar’s murder was the culmination of a years-long campaign by the Indian government that sources have described to Global News at “coercive” and “incompetent.”
Jeff Semple has more on a Global News investigation into the Indian government’s campaign against the B.C. Sikh leader.
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- Princess Anne christens Canadian navy vessel as part of BC tour
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- 14 days ago
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- Princess Anne began a three-day tour in British Columbia on Friday with the christening of a new Canadian navy vessel in North Vancouver.
The HMCS Max Bernays arrived in Esquimalt last month, and is the first Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel for Canada’s Pacific fleet.
The Princess Royal will sail overnight in the vessle to Esquimalt where she will tour the Military Family Resource Centre, the God's Acre Veteran's Cemetery and the Maritime Museum of B.C.
In Victoria, the Princess Royal will visit the FED Urban Agriculture project, the B.C. Legislature, the Royal Victoria Yacht Club and the Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association.
She will also meet with Lt.-Gov. Janet Austin.
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- University protests: McGill, U of T pro-Palestinian protesters vow to stay until demands met
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- 14 days ago
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- Protests against the war in Gaza are spreading across university campuses in Canada, as demonstrators in both Canada and the U.S. demand their schools to divest from Israel.
Demonstrators at the University of Toronto (UofT) were told to leave by 10 p.m. on Thursday night, but the school says the encampment won’t be removed as long as the protest remains peaceful.
Meanwhile, the encampment at McGill University has stretched into its seventh day and protesters have vowed they won’t leave until their demands are met.
Neetu Garcha reports on the protests as universities grapple with how to handle them.
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