Man sets himself on fire outside Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C.
The Secret Service says it is investigating after emergency crews in Washington, D.C. said they responded after reports a man set himself on fire in front of the Embassy of Israel on Sunday. The fire was put out and the man was taken to a local hospital.
U.S. News
Feb 26
Body of missing kayaker found in U.S. waters
A body has been found in the search for two missing kayakers from Vancouver Island. RCMP say authorities in the United States out searching for the pair found the body in the San Juan islands of Washington State.
Global News at Noon BC
Apr 23
Ex-cop accused of murdering 2 and kidnapping baby kills self after police chase
The manhunt for an ex-police officer accused of killing two women and abducting a one-year-old boy in Washington state has come to an end after he died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, Oregon State Police confirmed on Wednesday.
Crime
Apr 24
Blinken: No ‘double standard’ in examining alleged Israeli human rights abuses in Gaza
On Monday, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken denied that Washington has a “double standard” when applying U.S. law to allegations of abuses by the Israeli military in Gaza and said that examinations of such charges are ongoing. “In general, as we’re looking at human rights and the condition of human rights around the world,...
U.S. News
Apr 22
Brown bear devours ducklings at zoo, shocks kid’s birthday party
WARNING: Video contains graphic images that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. A brown bear shocked children and adult visitors alike when she dived into a pool to devour several ducklings in her habitat at Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle, Washington, on April 23. Video posted to social media shows the bear, Juniper,...
Trending
Apr 29
Biden calls Qatar, Egypt leaders in push for Gaza deal: White House
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken urged Hamas to swiftly accept Israel’s latest and “extraordinarily generous” proposal for a Gaza truce to secure a release of hostages, at a special meeting of the World Economic Forum (WEF) held in the Saudi capital Riyadh on Monday. In Washington, D.C., White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre told...
World
Apr 29
U.S. distances itself from Israeli airstrike on Iran
Israel fended off an attack from Iran last week and in the wake of that barrage, U.S. President Joe Biden urged Israel’s prime minister to take the win. Today, there were no angry statements or vows of further retaliation following a reported Israeli strike on Iran—and that, observers say, is a relief. Jackson Proskow has...
U.S. News
Apr 19
Will U.S. aid package for Ukraine, Israel inspire others to follow?
U.S. Congress has finally passed a $95-billion aid package to replenish military aid to Ukraine and other countries, as Russia continues to gain ground in its invasion of Ukraine. In a bid to address a slew of other global security concerns, the bill also includes money for Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. The bill...
U.S. News
Apr 20
‘Civil War’ trailer for dystopian-action film
The movie trailer for ‘Civil War,’ an action movie set in a dystopian future America that follows a team of military-embedded journalists as they race against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.
Entertainment
Apr 12
Global National: April 20
In tonight’s top story: U.S. Congress has finally passed a $95-billion aid package to replenish military aid to Ukraine and address a slew of other global security concerns. The much-needed help was only approved after months of stalling, driven by political divides in Washington, D.C. Some of that money has been earmarked for Israel, where...
Global National
Apr 20
Blinken, Cameron comment on Gaza talks
U.K. Foreign Minister David Cameron spoke in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday alongside U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Cameron said the U.K.’s position on arms sales to Israel was “unchanged” but reaffirmed his concerns around “the humanitarian access issue in Gaza.” Meanwhile, Blinken said the U.S. was having “an ongoing conversation with Israel about any...
U.S. News
Apr 9
Iran condemns U.S. air strikes in region, says Washington needs to act ‘wisely’
On Saturday, Iran’s interior minister condemned overnight U.S. air strikes in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs. Interior Minister Ahmad Vahidi said that the strikes would, “lead to the flames of the resistance,” and that Washington should, “act wisely.” The strikes were...
Feb 3
Baseball is Back: Blue Jays kicks off season against Rays
After an off-season full of ups and downs, baseball season is finally upon us once again. Chelsea Janes, national baseball reporter from the Washington Post joins Ross Hull to discuss what we can expect from the Toronto Blue Jays, and the predictions for the American League East this year.
Global News Morning Toronto
Mar 28
Israel-Hamas: Airstrikes in Rafah raise fears of imminent ground assault
Israel bombed at least four homes in Rafah on Wednesday, raising new fear among the more than a million Palestinians sheltering in the last refuge on the southern edge of the Gaza Strip that a long-threatened ground assault could be coming. In Jerusalem, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his cancellation of a planned visit...
World
Mar 27
Pressure mounts on Israel as UN calls for ‘flood of aid’ into Gaza
Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is reportedly en route to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. pushes Israel to abandon its planned offensive in the southern Gazan city of Rafah. The trip also comes as pressure grows for more aid to be let into Gaza, with the United Nations saying the only effective and efficient way...
World
Mar 24
Blinken warns risks of disinformation, falsehoods over U.S. election
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at a democracy summit in Seoul, Korea, on Monday that 2024 is an “extraordinary election year” to highlight risks of disinformation and falsehoods in cyberspace. Blinken repeated Washington’s accusations that Russia and China are behind global campaigns aimed at manipulating information, while some European officials have also accused...
Politics
Mar 18
Global National: March 24
Russians united on Sunday for a national day of mourning following Friday’s terror attack at a packed concert hall outside Moscow. Redmond Shannon reports on the aftermath of the attack. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is reportedly en route to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. pushes Israel to abandon its planned offensive in the southern...
Global National
Mar 24
Israel-Hamas: Blinken set to meet Arab leaders in Cairo for ceasefire talks
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made another trip overseas, in a bid to bolster Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and reduce the devastation that a potential Israeli operation in Rafah could bring. Ahead of a diplomatic envoy that is set to meet in Washington, D.C., next week, the death toll in Gaza mounts as military...
World
Mar 20
Woman who survived cougar attack credits friends for saving her life
A Washington State woman who survived a cougar attack shared her story for the first time. She said thanks to her friends, she made it out alive.
Environment
Mar 18
U.S. House passes bill that could ban TikTok
TikTok has once again found itself in a precarious position. On Wednesday lawmakers in Washington moved forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban. Social media expert, Jesse Miller from Mediated Reality, explains what could happen next.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 14