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Extremist attack on Jewish community ‘realistic possibility,’ intelligence report says – National | Globalnews.ca An extremist attack targeting Canada’s Jewish community is a “realistic possibility,” according to intelligence documents obtained by Global News that warn of “escalating antisemitic activity.” Released almost a year after the Oct. 7 Hamas attack that triggered an Israeli military response … Read more

Russian jet zips ‘a few feet’ past U.S. plane in ‘escalating aggression,’ senator says – National | Globalnews.ca The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) released video of the moment when a Russian jet came dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force F-16 in the airspace off Alaska’s coast last week. A U.S. senator from … Read more

Julian Assange says he ‘pleaded guilty to journalism’ in 1st remarks since being freed – National | Globalnews.ca Julian Assange, the founder of whistleblower media group WikiLeaks, told European lawmakers on Tuesday his guilty plea to U.S. espionage accusations was necessary because legal and political efforts to protect his freedom were not sufficient. “I eventually … Read more

UN chief urges end to ‘tit for tat’ Middle East violence after Iran attack on Israel – National | Globalnews.ca By Michelle Nichols Reuters Posted October 2, 2024 11:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday condemned Iran’s missile attack on Israel, telling … Read more

Does Iran want war? After latest Israel attack, here’s what may come next – National | Globalnews.ca Iran’s direct attack on Israel this week has once again raised fears of a wider war in the Middle East — one that could now directly involve two of the region’s most well-armed nations. Israel and the United … Read more

‘Hearts in our throats’: Conflict in the Middle East impacts Manitoba communities – Winnipeg | Globalnews.ca While conflict continues to widen in the Middle East, Manitoba communities with close ties to the region say they are holding their breath. “This is very concerning to us for obvious reasons. First of all, there is the potential … Read more

As Middle East tensions flare, Canadian police brace for potential unrest | Globalnews.ca Canada’s police forces are stepping up security as tensions flare across the Middle East and as the anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel approaches. Toronto police Chief Myron Demkiw said emotions were “running high” in Toronto ahead … Read more

‘One in a million’: Woman pregnant in 2 uteruses gives birth to twins – National | Globalnews.ca In what medical professionals have called a “one in a million” occurrence, a Chinese woman with two uteruses successfully gave birth to twins after becoming pregnant in both wombs. Officials from a hospital in northwestern China announced the … Read more

Ford considering Hwy. 407 buyback and tunnel dream: ‘Let’s look at both options’ | Globalnews.ca By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2024 12:36 pm Updated October 2, 2024 12:38 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario Premier Doug Ford says his government is considering buying back Highway 407, … Read more

WWII-era U.S. bomb explodes at Japanese airport, leaving crater in runway – National | Globalnews.ca Descrease article font size Increase article font size Flights at a regional Japanese airport were grounded on Wednesday after an unexploded American bombshell, believed to be from the Second World War, detonated near the runway. The bomb exploded at Miyazaki … Read more