April 2026

Majority Support for Carney Liberals in Byelections: New Poll Reveals Shifting Political Landscape A new seismic reading from the Canadian political landscape suggests the ground is moving. An exclusive Ipsos poll for Global News has delivered a striking finding: a majority of decided voters now back the Liberal Party, under the leadership of Mark Carney,

US-Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse as Diplomatic Efforts Fail In a significant setback for regional stability, high-stakes negotiations aimed at de-escalating tensions between the United States and Iran have broken down without an agreement. The talks, which were seen as a critical diplomatic channel, concluded with U.S. envoy Amos Vance departing the region empty-handed, underscoring the

Venezuela Protests: Police Confront Pension and Wage Demonstrations In a stark reminder of the enduring economic crisis gripping the nation, Venezuelan security forces recently moved to block a protest in Caracas where retirees and public sector workers demanded higher pensions and wages. The scene, captured in images circulating online, shows a line of police in

Melania Trump Breaks Silence, Denies Jeffrey Epstein Connection In a rare and pointed public statement, former First Lady Melania Trump has directly addressed and denied any personal or professional relationship with the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The statement, issued through her office, marks a definitive attempt to distance herself from the

The Fragile U.S.-Iran Truce Shatters: What’s Next for the Middle East? The tense, unwritten ceasefire between the United States and Iran has officially reached its breaking point. After months of simmering hostility and calibrated provocations, the delicate understanding that prevented all-out conflict has collapsed, plunging an already volatile region into a new phase of profound

Venezuela’s New Mining Law Aims to Attract Major Foreign Investment In a bold move to revitalize its crippled economy and tap into vast natural resources, Venezuela’s National Assembly has passed a sweeping new mining law. This landmark legislation represents a significant policy shift, aiming to create a more stable and attractive environment for international capital.

Trump’s EPA Loosens Coal Ash Rules, Raising Groundwater Contamination Fears For decades, the byproducts of burning coal for electricity have been a persistent environmental challenge. Coal ash, the fine powder left over after coal is burned, contains a cocktail of heavy metals like arsenic, lead, mercury, and chromium. When stored in unlined ponds or landfills,