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U.S. President Joe Biden gave his final speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday as tensions in the Middle East, and Russia’s war in Ukraine, cast a shadow over the global gathering. “My fellow leaders, I truly believe we’re at another inflection point for history with the choices we make today will...

U.S. President Joe Biden joined the families of freed prisoners on an emotional phone call after a historic swap, that saw American journalist Evan Gershkovich and ex-marine Paul Whelan released from Russian detention. “Every parent, child, spouse and loved one who joined me in the Oval Office today has been praying for this day for...

A Russian missile strike has caused grievous injuries to at least one person and has left over a dozen others wounded in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. Additionally, reports from Kyiv indicate that separate Russian attacks across eastern Ukraine have resulted in the death of at least 11 more people today. Meanwhile, Russian officials have...

Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili announced on Saturday that she has vetoed a draft law on foreign agents. “Today, I vetoed a Russian law. This law is Russian in its essence and spirit,” Zourabichvili said in a video statement. “It contradicts our constitution and all European standards, therefore it represents an obstacle to our European path…...

EDITORS NOTE: A portion of the newscast was removed from the online version due to technical difficulties. We regret the error. You can watch Adam MacVicar’s report here https://globalnews.ca/video/10312118/stakeholders-await-next-weeks-budget-after-address-from-alberta-premier/ More than 2 years after a man’s deadly attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont., a judge has ruled it as an act of terrorism,...

U.S. President Joe Biden appealed to world leaders at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Tuesday to stand with Ukraine against Russian invaders, a session which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy also attended in person. “We have to stand up to this naked aggression today and deter other would-be aggressors tomorrow,” Biden said.

Today’s top COVID-19 headlines: China rejects Australia’s questions on its handling of COVID-19 Russia’s president Vladimir Putin says peak of COVID-19 crisis in Russia is still ahead Up to 138 coronavirus cases in Lisbon hotel housing refugees South Koreans return to work as social distancing rules ease With just a canary for company, Russian artist...

In addition to 27 European Union members, today U.S. President Joe Biden declared severe sanctions against Russia. Now, Canada has taken a similar response, imposing a first round of economic sanctions. Brittany Rosen reports.

Lee Reaney, the editor of Lviv Today and a former Saskatoon resident, spoke with Global News about why language and the pronunciation of certain words involving Ukraine are important to Ukrainians. For example, he said, when someone says “the Ukraine” instead of “Ukraine,” it takes away the country’s autonomy. He also spoke about the spelling...

One day after Moscow said it would focus its efforts on Ukraine’s eastern Donbass region, rockets have hit the country’s major western hub of Lviv. Jeff Semple has more. As the war in Ukraine continues, U.S. President Joe Biden was in neighbouring Poland wrapping up his European trip. Today he pledged to bring in more...

A Black Ribbon Day event is being held in Vancouver today. Michael Dembek, President of the Canadian Polish Congress in BC, explains why the day is gaining more significance in light of the Russian invasion.

On today’s episode of The Morning Show: The latest on escalating tensions between Ukraine and Russia as sanctions are imposed. Plus, navigating your family’s finances ahead of a looming interest rate hike. Also, easy DIY staging tips to get your home ready to sell. And, Olympic champion Renata Fast chats about the huge win for...

It’s a recipe that was brought to the prairies from Russia 200 years ago and just as good today. People attending the Saskatoon Ex line up for Doukhobor bread. Rebekah Lesko reports.

President-elect Trump will receive a briefing Friday based on an intelligence report prepared for President Obama. Officials believe it leaves “no doubt” that Russia interfered with the presidential election. Jeff Pegues has details of what Mr. Trump is expected to hear today.

President-elect Donald Trump is looking to restructure the entire intelligence community. Mr. Trump is considering downsizing the office of the director of national intelligence and even leaving the top spy post in the U.S. vacant. The nation’s current national intelligence director James Clapper is set to appear on Capitol Hill today in a hearing on...

Russia says today was Syrian rebels’ final chance to surrender and leave eastern Aleppo alive. That truce expired at sunset, and Moscow is now preparing to launch its most devastating attack yet. As Jeff Semple reports, it could have significant consequences for the outcome of Syria’s five-year civil war.

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson will be in Moscow today, ahead of a much-anticipated sit-down with Russia’s top diplomat, though not with Vladimir Putin himself. Before the visit, Tillerson held numerous talks with G-7 leaders to discuss the situation in Syria. Roxana Saberi has the latest from New York.

Today FBI director James Comey defended sending congress a letter, just days before the election, announcing he was reopening an investigation into Hillary Clinton’s private emails. As Ines de la Cuetara reports, Comey insists he would do it all over again if he had to.

American Attorney General Jeff Sessions took a grilling about Russian meddling in the U.S. Election. He insisted he never perjured himself. But as today’s hearing progressed, his answers did in fact change. Ines de La Cuetera reports.

Mon, Dec 15: Denmark filed a claim today at the United Nations in New York, stating it’s the rightful owner of the North Pole — and all the oil and gas that lie beneath it. But Canada and Russia are making the same claim. Eric Sorensen has the details on the geography and what’s at...