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Despite international pressure for a ceasefire, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing to continue military operations in Lebanon and Gaza until Hamas and Hezbollah are defeated. Jeff Semple reports on Netanyahu’s message to the United Nations General Assembly; the pressure Netanyahu is facing in Israel; and speaks with a Canadian living in the shadow...

The Canadian International Air Show in Toronto marked its 75th anniversary by showcasing both iconic and state-of-the-art military aircraft, while also celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force. The event featured stunning aerobatic performances that captivated audiences. However, the opening of the air show was met with protests, as dozens of individuals...

WARNING: Video contains graphic images. Discretion is advised. Israeli police say a Canadian citizen was killed Monday after threatening Israeli security forces with a knife near the Gaza border. The Israeli military says the man drove to the entrance of an Israeli town close to the border, left his vehicle and approached the security forces...

While the NATO summit continues in Washington, D.C., the Trudeau government says it will buy up to 12 conventional submarines, as Russia and China’s presence in the Arctic has raised concerns about their military ambitions. Plus, in the wake of a disastrous U.S. presidential debate performance, there are growing calls for President Joe Biden to...

A human-caused wildfire is on the doorstep of Fort Good Hope in the Northwest Territories after exploding in size from an abandoned campfire. Officials say the fire has grown to 200 hectares and now threatens the isolated community. Overseas, representatives from dozens of countries gathered in Switzerland to draft a roadmap toward peace in Ukraine....

Canadian Space Division military officials announced in Ottawa on Thursday the establishment of a new Canadian Commercial Integration Centre at the Canadian Space Operations Centre (CANsPOC) in cooperation with Canadian businesses MDA Space and Telestat. Commander of 7 Wing Space Catherine Marchetti said that the security in the space domain has changed and “is more...

In New Caledonia, French forces have launched a major operation to restore order after violent clashes and civil unrest killed at least six people. New Caledonia is a French territory situated in the South Pacific, off Australia’s eastern coastline. The civil unrest erupted in the archipelago’s capital, and French forces are trying to regain control...

As Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vows to proceed with his military operation in Rafah, Gaza, U.S. President Joe Biden has issued his strongest warning yet. Biden’s ultimatum, how the Israeli government remains undeterred, what the U.S. is still supplying to Israel, and how ceasefire talks have broken down. Boeing is facing more trouble after...

Canada’s biggest province, Ontario, is cracking down on cell phones in class and making changes to the rules when it comes to vaping. The province says it’s plan includes some of the strongest measures in this country to “protect the “mental and physical health” of children and to curb distraction at school, but some advocates...

Israel is blaming serious errors and breaches of procedures for the attack that killed seven humanitarian workers, including a dual Canadian-American citizen, in Gaza on Monday. The Israeli military has disciplined at least three officers for their roles in the strikes. Accusations are growing that Israel isn’t doing enough to protect civilians. The deaths of...

After days of planning, measuring, and rounding up resources, crews in Baltimore begun the painstaking task of cutting and lifting thousands of tons worth of twisted steel from the city’s inner harbour on Friday. More than 370 workers from across the country are embarking on what’s expected to be a months-long cleanup effort following Tuesday’s...

The federal government introduced new legislation to reform the Canadian military justice system, which will transfer military sexual misconduct cases to the civilian justice system. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Defence Minister Bill Blair to discuss the court reforms. Blair also addresses his comments saying the Canadian Armed Forces is facing...

After Albertans were warned to conserve power because the electrical grid was under unprecedented pressure due to frigid weather, there are now concerns about what the grid can handle. How Saskatchewan stepped in to help while firing shots at the federal government; and the potential solutions to ease the strain. It’s been more than 100...

A non-profit called the Valour Park Association is hoping to open up a new museum in the Edmonton area, showcasing military vehicles from all kinds of world conflicts. As Sarah Ryan explains, the volunteers behind it say Canadians need to learn from the mistakes of history so we don’t repeat them.

In tonight’s top story: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is dismissing reports that the U.S. has convinced Israel to not expand its military offensive in Gaza. “Israel is a sovereign state,” Netanyahu told his cabinet on Sunday, adding that “Our decisions are not dictated by external pressures.” Also, in the Middle East, the Taliban marks...

On behalf of the Canada’s National Defence Minister, MP Kody Blois announced a $2.49 billion government investment that will equip the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) with 11 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) and other modern military equipment. The first will be delivered in 2028, with the full operational capability expected for 2033.

An agent of the Indian government directed one of its citizens to hire a hitman to assassinate a Sikh activist living in New York, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. That activist is believed to be Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who has both Canadian and American citizenship. How investigators say the suspected murder-for-hire plot was...

The third communications blackout in Gaza since Oct. 7, confirmed by Palestinian telecom company Paltel, has made it even more complicated to share details of the new stage of Israel’s military offensive. A day after meeting with foreign ministers from Arab states, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to the West...

Concerns increase for over 200 hostages taken by Hamas as Israel escalates attacks on Gaza. The son of a Canadian woman believed to be among them is advocating for diplomacy, arguing that it gives his mother and other captives the best chance of being released. The primary goal of the Israeli military is still to...

MCpl Mark Verrall (ret’d), a volunteer at The Military Museums joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about a new exhibition “Blood, Sweat and Tears: Canadian Military Medicine”, showcasing Canada’s military medical history from the 19th century to present day. It officially opens Friday, Oct. 20th.