Eurovision director says door is open for Canada to join song contest
Martin Green told the BBC on Wednesday that 'nothing's particularly come over my desk' from Canada but acknowledged 'we are an open place' for new participants outside of Europe.
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Hansen credits Canadian Space Agency for Artemis II success in crew’s visit
Jeremy Hansen told a cheering crowd in Longueuil, Que., that many of the people in the Canadian Space Agency helped make the mission a success.
Police in France alert drivers to ‘unpredictable’ hazard of drunken deer
Police said that drunk animals can be dangerous to drivers if they are not vigilant and shared a viral video of an intoxicated deer in France's Burgundy region running in circles.
Trump warned by Xi that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.
China’s Xi warns Trump that differences over Taiwan could lead to conflict
China’s Xi Jinping warned President Donald Trump on Thursday that their two countries could clash over Taiwan if the issue was not handled properly.
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Ottawa working to get Canadian companies selling goods on Chinese platforms
The federal government is pushing to get Canadian companies on major Chinese e-commerce platforms as the two countries deepen their ties.
‘Canada has so much to offer’: Artemis crew on Canadian space exploration
The crew first met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney Wednesday morning in his office, followed by a sold-out public discussion in Ottawa.
Céline Dion’s Paris Olympic gown on display in Montreal
Iconic Dior gown worn by Céline Dion at Paris Olympics opening ceremony goes on display at McCord Stewart Museum until Sept. 7.
Gunshots fired at Philippine Senate where Duterte ally resists ICC arrest
Senator Ronald dela Rosa, a former police chief who was the main enforcer of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody 'war on drugs,' faces charges of crimes against humanity.
1,700 confined on cruise ship amid suspected norovirus outbreak in France
The rise in cases seems to have occurred on May 9 following embarkation in Liverpool on England's northwest coast, the company told Global News.
Iran war ‘depleting’ global oil reserves at ‘record rate,’ IEA report warns
In April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.
French hantavirus patient critically ill, on ‘final stage of supportive care’
The French passenger hospitalized in Paris has a severe form of the disease that has caused life-threatening lung and heart problems, said Dr. Xavier Lescure.
Trump lands in Beijing to talk trade, Iran and Taiwan with Xi
The meat of the summit won't happen until Thursday, when U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping hold bilateral talks and a formal banquet.
Italian court orders new extradition hearing for Dave Turmel of Blood Family Mafia
Roy says Turmel will remain detained inside Rome’s Regina Coeli prison while extradition proceedings continue.
Zelenskyy says Ukraine working on military ‘drone deal’ with Canada
Ukraine has talked about signing export deals with other countries to supply them with the advanced drone technology it has refined since Russia launched its full-scale invasion.
Anand to pitch Canada defence, economic ties during Persian Gulf trip
Defence Minister David McGuinty is also visiting Qatar as well as the United Arab Emirates this week, to talk about how Canada fits into regional security.
Popular Japanese snack brand turns to monochrome packaging over Iran war
Calbee, which has the largest share of Japan's domestic snack market, said the move was aimed at maintaining stable shipments amid supply disruptions.
No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, WHO says as cases continue to rise
'But of course, the situation could change. Given the long incubation period of the virus, it's possible we might see more cases in the coming weeks,' the director of the WHO said.
Painting looted by Nazis discovered in home of Dutch SS commander’s family
The renowned painting belonged to the Nazi-looted Goudstikker collection and is believed to have remained for years in the home of descendants of a notorious SS collaborator.
Brian Hooker’s boat seized by coast guard in wife’s disappearance: report
Brian Hooker previously told authorities in Bahamas that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard the night of April 4 as they were travelling in a 2.4-metre motorboat.
U.S. consumer prices spiked in April as Iran war drove up energy costs
U.S. consumer prices climbed sharply again last month as the 10-week war with Iran pushed energy prices higher.
U.K.’s Starmer defiant as resignation calls grow and minister quits
Starmer is trying to shore up support within his Cabinet following a febrile few days in the wake of hefty losses for the Labour Party in local elections last week.
Canadian intelligence officers visit Quebec company after sniper rifles turn up in Russia
The briefing took place after Global News reported in October that social media posts showed Cadex rifles for sale in Moscow and in the hands of Russian snipers.
Geopolitical tension now seen as top economic risk in Bank of Canada survey
Geopolitical tensions are now considered a bigger risk risk to Canada's economic productivity than trade conflict with countries like the U.S, according to the latest survey data.
4 Canadians from hantavirus ship will be monitored for 42 days, B.C. doctor says
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after passengers from the cruise ship disembarked and prepare to quarantine.
Hantavirus cases grow as ship’s captain calls experience ‘very painful’
A French woman and an American have tested positive for the hantavirus after passengers from the cruise ship disembarked and prepare to quarantine.
More than 100 sick in norovirus outbreak on Caribbean Princess cruise ship
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that 102 passengers and 13 crew members reported being ill during the voyage, which took place from April 28 to May 11.
Trump rejects Iran’s latest proposal as ceasefire grows uncertain
The Middle East could tip back into open warfare and prolong the worldwide energy crisis, with Iran’s hold on the Strait of Hormuz and the U.S.’s blockade of Iranian ports.
Canada gave citizenship to a terrorist. Revoking it has been ‘ridiculously’ slow
Why does the it take the government so long to take back citizenship from those who should never have received it?
Iran responds to U.S. ceasefire proposal, Trump calls it ‘unacceptable’
Washington’s latest proposal addressed a deal to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and roll back Iran’s nuclear program, an issue that Tehran would rather discuss later.