How Israel’s Iron Dome works as officials say it blocked 99% of Iran strikes
Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel on Saturday, according to an Israeli official, and 99 per cent were intercepted.
World
Apr 15
Air Transat flight dispatchers vote to strike. Will it affect flights?
All Air Transat flight dispatchers have voted in favour of a strike mandate. While the airline says salary demands remain "unreasonable," both sides say they're committed to talks.
Canada
5 hours
As Canada’s tax deadline nears, what happens if you don’t file your return?
If you don't file your taxes and owe money you may have to pay penalties and interest, an accountant said. The tax deadline is April 30.
Canada
Apr 27
Dating apps ‘worse than ever’ for your privacy, report warns
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble and Hinge may collect users' information and share or sell it without people's permission for advertising, a report found.
Canada
Apr 25
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
Apr 24
Canada has a productivity problem. Will Budget 2024 help?
Canada’s 2024 federal budget promises about $7 billion to boost productivity. But experts question whether the moves in this budget will actually work.
Canada
Apr 17
Russia will attack NATO if Ukraine falls, Mike Pence warns
A Russian victory over Ukraine would embolden other authoritarian regimes, former U.S. Vice President Mike Pence said. He said China is waiting to see the West "falter."
World
Apr 19
Did cloud seeding cause Dubai flooding? What to know about the science
The United Arab Emirates saw its heaviest rainfall recorded and parts of Dubai remain flooded. The UAE uses cloud seeding to create more rain. Could it have caused the flood?
Weather
Apr 18
Annual home prices predicted to rise nearly 10% by end of year: Royal LePage
Royal LePage is predicting that annual home prices will rise nine per cent by the end of the year in an updated housing market forecast.
Canada
Apr 12
China’s Xi Jinping says ‘no force’ can stop ‘reunion’ with Taiwan
China's Xi Jinping spoke of a ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan when he met with a former Taiwanese president. Beijing has threatened to use force to reabsorb the democracy.
World
Apr 10
Didn’t get eclipse glasses? Here’s a DIY option to safely see the rare event
Forget to get your special glasses for Monday's solar eclipse? Here's how to make a pinhole projector using common household items so you can still observe it.
Canada
Apr 8
China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: Microsoft
A report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.
Canada
Apr 5
AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them
Experts and police say car thieves are using GPS tracking devices like Apple AirTags to track and then steal Canadians’ cars. Here’s what you can do to stop them.
Crime
Apr 3
‘Virtually zero chance’ of seeing gas cost $1 per litre in Canada again: report
A price-monitoring company says Canadians aren't likely to see gas cost less than $1 per litre again amid a carbon price hike, along with geopolitical strife.
Money
Apr 2
Canadian consumers and businesses pin hopes on lower interest rates: BoC
Canadian consumers and businesses are slightly more optimistic about the future, Bank of Canada surveys show, though both groups are dealing with high interest rates and inflation.
Canada
Apr 1
Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun to step down at end of 2024
Boeing's CEO and president Dave Calhoun announced he will step down at the end of the year. It follows months of safety issues, plane malfunctions and some passenger issues.
U.S. News
Mar 25
The science and controversy behind Netflix’s ‘3 Body Problem’
What is a three-body problem? Why are some in China angry at the Netflix series? Global News spoke to experts to find out what is fact and what is science fiction.
Entertainment
Mar 29
Health Canada issues recall for some Disney character toys
Health Canada issued recalls for toys of two popular Disney characters, warning the heads of the characters can come off and pose choking hazards.
Canada
Mar 22
Measles vaccine makers report shortages in Canada as cases rise
Two companies that make measles vaccines are reporting shortages, saying remaining doses are reserved for public health programs. The shortage comes as global cases rise.
Health
Mar 21
Italy’s PM is suing over deepfake porn. Could it happen in Canada?
Italy's prime minister is suing after a man allegedly created a pornographic deepfake of her. An expert weighs in on how Canada's proposed Online Harms Act could protect Canadians.
Canada
Mar 20