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A U.S. cruise ship on an around-the-world voyage forced hundreds of passengers to disembark in Cambodia. The MV Odyssey set sail two years ago. Cabins were marketed as combining long-term living at sea with global travel. Its operator…

A horrifying scene today in Spain after a high-speed train slammed into another that had stopped on the track. The disaster has killed at least 68 people, and injured dozens more including at least 6 Canadians. Spain’s transport…

A high-speed train crashed into another train that had stopped on the tracks in Toledo, Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the country’s second deadly rail collision this year. Spain's Transport Minister Óscar Puente…

The US midterm elections are fast approaching with power in Washington very much up for grabs. But what exactly is at stake? And how could the results shape the second half of Donald Trump's presidency? 00:00 Intro 01:02…

One week before Americans head to the polls -- the U.S. Justice Department is at the centre of a series of high-stakes legal battles involving elected officials, voter eligibility and even certification. “This is another example of the…

Quebecers will turn back their clocks for the last time this weekend, according to the Parti Québécois. The party hopes to table a bill in the coming months to abolish the time change. »»» Subscribe to CBC News…

Residents of Arab capitals across the Middle East expressed doubt that Israel’s election results would create positive change for the region on Wednesday. As of Wednesday morning, 77.6 per cent of votes had been tallied in total, with…

In Ohio, the topic of data centres has sparked a huge debate in the US midterm elections. BBC News presenter Sumi Somaskanda has travelled to the state to look at a grassroots movement to prevent a data centre…

Last year, the RCMP raided an old school in Saskatchewan occupied by Romana Didulo, self-described as the 'Queen of Canada,' and her longtime cult following. The group is largely disbanded now but past members remain. They are subjects…

B.C. Premier-designate Lorne Doerkson says he remains committed to the promises in his election platform as he prepares to form a government. In an interview with Global News reporter Ben O’Hara-Byrne, Doerkson discusses tax relief, plans to examine…

Kylian Mbappe's joke about a Mao Zedong meme has sparked a major backlash in China. After the Real Madrid star referred to a 'Chinese dictator', Chinese sponsors dropped him, broadcasters pulled his matches and La Liga apologized. What…

America is heading into crucial midterm elections. Voters are frustrated, traditional party loyalties are shifting, and some are losing faith in politics altogether. We traveled to Pennsylvania to find out what will get Americans to the polls -…

Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot - the two men hoping to be Israel’s next prime minister - have very different views of the war in Iran. With no clear winner at this stage, Israel’s next steps in the…

At least 68 people are known to have died in Spain’s high-speed rail disaster, with many more injured. It took place when a train travelling from Madrid to Seville smashed into another train which had come to a…

RBC has banned third party AI agents from accessing its online banking services. The decision comes as AI agents are increasingly going rogue, causing harm to services. BMO CEO Darryl White said to never "give your banking username…

The chief economist with the B.C. Real Estate Association says the sluggish real estate market could continue as the Bank of Canada hiked interest rates by 0.25 per cent on Wednesday to 2.5 per cent, marking the first…

King Charles III visits a boxing academy in Nassau, the Bahamas, on the second day of his first Caribbean tour as monarch. Interested in licensing this video ? Get in touch 👉 http://u.afp.com/wvnD N.B.: AFP’s services and content…

A ceasefire has come into effect in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky, on the front line of the war with Russia. Thousands of residents have been trapped there, cut off from food, water and electricity. The ceasefire has…

Germany is looking for new partners in Asia. As Chancellor Friedrich Merz travels to Singapore, Japan and South Korea, Berlin is trying to reduce its economic dependence on China while adapting to a changing global order. But can…

Hundreds of Indonesian students and civil society groups on Wednesday staged a protest in some cities, including the capital, Jakarta, against the ongoing forest fires and President Prabowo Subianto's policies, a test of his nascent presidency. Worsened by…

A number of Chinese brands have cut ties with French soccer star Kylian Mbappé after he seemed to jokingly refer to late Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a 'dictator' in a video. Mbappé has since apologized, saying he…

Russian President Vladimir Putin called Elon Musk “a genius,” while praising his Starlink satellite network. Speaking in Moscow Wednesday, Putin acknowledged Russia is only beginning to develop its own rival system. He said Russia is proud to be…

As campaigning for the US midterms enters its final days, candidates from both parties are fighting for support from African Americans. The voting bloc has repeatedly tipped the balance in key elections, and a strong turnout in these…

Four million Americans are barred from voting because of felony convictions. In some states, people can vote from prison. In others, they may never regain that right. Now, voters in Virginia will decide on whether to change the…

Canada’s federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre aimed Prime Minister Mark Carney during Question Period Wednesday, criticizing the ruling Liberal government for not being self-sufficient in petroleum products. “More than half of Canada's biofuels are imported predominantly from the…

Chancellor John Healey has just announced the Budget: setting out the government’s tax and spending plans for the coming years. So what does and doesn’t the Budget include, how could it impact you and are you eligible for…

Arab parties have made a historic breakthrough in Israel’s election, achieving their strongest showing in years. Their success could give Arab lawmakers unprecedented influence over coalition negotiations. But it’s unclear whether those gains will translate into real political…

After losing the runoff in Brazil's presidential election, Flavio Bolsonaro has left his home country and arrived in Miami, Florida. The politician faces charges of corruption and money laundering back home. DW correspondent Benjamin Alvarez Gruber reports from…

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and his family arrived in Miami on Wednesday, where the United States government will grant them entry visas after he refused to comply with a Brazilian Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. Bolsonaro,…

New guidance from the WHO says physicians should consider GLP-1s for kids living with obesity. But what do families need to know before trying the medications, and will they work for every child? »»» Subscribe to CBC News…

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with his Egyptian counterpart Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit in Moscow. The summit, with nearly two dozen African leaders, opens with the Kremlin describing their countries as "natural…

Residents of the Villa Vie Odyssey cruise ship were left stranded and at a loss in the Cambodian port city of Sihanoukville after being told to leave the vessel, saying the operator had run out of money to…