United Nations Video: Ukraine's Humanitarian Situation & Nuclear Safety Risks | Security Council | United Nations

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A top UN official said that in Ukraine, “intensifying Russian attacks on the country’s energy facilities, amidst heavy snow and freezing temperatures, are worsening the dire humanitarian conditions across the country.” Miroslav Jenča, Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia and Americas today (06 Dec) briefed the Security Council on the situation in Ukraine. According to him, “Since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine – in violation of the UN Charter and international law - the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights has verified 10,065 civilians killed and 18,679 injured.” He added, “the actual figures are likely considerably higher.” Jenča said, “as long as the war continues, all four Ukraine’s nuclear power plants remain at risk.” He continued, “On Saturday, the International Atomic Energy Agency reported that the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant – Europe’s largest nuclear power plant, located dangerously close to the front line - suffered a complete off-site power outage. This was the eighth time since the start of the invasion.” Jenča added, “Last Wednesday, the IAEA team at the Khmelnitsky Nuclear Power Plant in western Ukraine reported hearing several explosions close to the plant. The plant was not directly affected. Yet, the incident reminded of the risks faced by Ukrainian nuclear sites – even those away from active combat.”

Published: 6th Dec 2023 07:11:22   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Venezuelan Refugees, Gaza, Ukraine & other topics - Daily Briefing (6 Dec 2023) | United Nations

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Noon briefing by Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesperson for the Secretary-General. Highlights: - SG/Gaza - Gaza - Senior Personnel Appointments - High-level Pledging Event for the Central Emergency Response Fund - Venezuela/Guyana - Venezuelan Refugees - Security Council - Ukraine - UN Peacekeeping Ministerial Meeting - COP28 - Human Rights - Children - AI Advisory Body VENEZUELA/GUYANA In response to questions on the situation between Venezuala and Guyana. The Spokesman said the Secretary-General strongly supports the use of solely peaceful means to settle international disputes.  He further recalls that, pursuant to the Charter and to the Statute of the International Court of Justice, decisions of the Court are binding and he trusts that both States will duly comply with the Order from the Court. The Secretary-General recalls the Order of the International Court of Justice, issued on 1 December 2023, indicating provisional measures in the case of Guyana against Venezuela concerning Arbitral Award of 3 October 1899. The Secretary-General notes the Court’s unanimous decision to order Venezuela to “refrain from taking any action that would modify the situation that currently prevails in the territory in dispute”. The Secretary-General also notes the Court’s order to both Parties to refrain from any action, which might aggravate or extend the dispute or make it more difficult to resolve. In accordance with the Statute of the Court, the Secretary-General transmitted the notice of the provisional measures ordered by the Court to the Security Council. VENEZUELAN REFUGEES Also related to Venezuela, this morning, the International Organization for Migration and the UN Refugee Agency launched a $1.59 billion regional plan to support the needs of refugees and migrants from Venezuela as well as their host communities across 17 countries in Latin America and the Caribbean countries. The number of refugees and migrants from Venezuela worldwide has now topped 7.7 million people, with the vast majority hosted by countries in Latin America and the Caribbean. The 2024 response plan aims to respond to 3 million refugees and migrants from Venezuela and host communities with emergency needs, while supporting socio-economic integration that will allow them to resume their lives. GAZA The World Food Programme (WFP), in a statement issued earlier today, said that the renewed fighting in Gaza makes the distribution of aid almost impossible and endangers the lives of humanitarian workers. Only a lasting peace can end the suffering and avert a looming humanitarian crisis, they say. The ability of the United Nations to receive incoming loads of aid has been significantly impaired over the past three days by several factors. This includes a shortage of trucks within Gaza; the telecommunications blackout on 4 December; and the increasing number of staff who were unable to report to the Rafah crossing due to the ongoing hostilities. Yesterday, for the third consecutive day, Rafah was the only governorate in Gaza where limited aid distributions took place. In the adjacent Khan Younis governorate, aid distribution has largely stopped due to the intensity of the fighting. UKRAINE OCHA tells us there was an attack yesterday in the city of Kherson, in the south of the country, which destroyed a local NGO’s humanitarian warehouse. The humanitarian centre had been providing vital assistance to tens of thousands of residents of Kherson city and the region - whose needs have increased in the winter weather and the warehouse was completely burnt down. Full Highlights: https://www.un.org/sg/en/content/noon-briefing-highlight?date%5Bvalue%5D%5Bdate%5D=06%20December%202023

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:47:12   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: #COP28 Dialogues – Women Rise for All | Amina J. Mohammed | United Nations

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With women’s leadership networks continuing to gain visibility and leverage, the “Women Rise for All at #COP28” Dialogue features a discussion with influential women climate leaders, acknowledging their transformational leadership in climate action, taking action to keep 1.5C target of the Paris Agreement alive, saving lives, and protecting livelihoods. Convened by the UN Office for Partnerships, the COP28 Dialogues feature a series of conversations with UN leaders, experts, advocates and influencers on the nexus between the Sustainable Development Goals and the key areas of climate action and solutions being advanced at the UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. Connect with the Women Rise for All Initiative on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/women-rise-for-all

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:28:05   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Qatar on Gender-Based Violence in Israel-Palestine Crisis | Security Council | United Nations

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Informal comments to the media by Ambassador Sheikha Alya Bint Ahmed Bin Saif Al Thani, Permanent Representative of Qatar to the United Nations.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:17:35   By: United Nations

United Nations Video: Palestine & Arab Group on the Situation in Gaza - Media Stakeout | Security Council | United Nations

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Joint stakeout by members of the Arab council of ambassadors on the situation in the Middle East, including the Palestinian question.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:10:17   By: United Nations

CNN Video: Putin makes rare visit to the Middle East

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said relations with the United Arab Emirates were at an all-time high during his first visit to the Middle East since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine nearly two years ago. #CNN #News

Published: 6th Dec 2023 07:35:21   By: CNN

CNN Video: Kevin McCarthy to leave Congress at the end of this year

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is resigning from Congress and will leave at the end of this year, he announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed — a highly anticipated decision that comes two months after his unprecedented ouster from the speakership. CNN's Kasie Hunt reports. #CNN #news

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:10:45   By: CNN

CNN Video: Freed hostages confront Netanyahu

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A new audio tape obtained by Israeli news outlet Ynet captured a meeting between freed hostages, their families, and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where they expressed their frustration at the government, alleging a lack of efforts to free the rest of the hostages.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 05:49:03   By: CNN

CNN Video: Kevin McCarthy announces he will leave Congress

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Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) is resigning from Congress and will leave at the end of this year, he announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed. The decision comes two months after he was ousted as speaker. #cnn #news

Published: 6th Dec 2023 05:25:45   By: CNN

CNN Video: US charges Russian soldiers with war crimes in Ukraine

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Attorney General Merrick Garland announced charges of war crimes against four Russian soldiers in connection with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. CNN's Paula Reid reports. #news #cnn

Published: 6th Dec 2023 05:21:10   By: CNN

BBC News Video: Twitch will leave South Korea in February 2024. #Shorts #Twitch #SouthKorea #BBCNews

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Published: 6th Dec 2023 04:48:14   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine's person of the year. #Shorts #TaylorSwift #BBCNews

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Published: 6th Dec 2023 03:55:52   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: US election 2024: Joe Biden says stopping Donald Trump is motivation to run | BBC News

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US President Joe Biden has said part of his motivation to run for a second term next year is to prevent the return of Donald Trump. "We cannot let him win," Mr Biden told reporters. At a Fox News event, Mr Trump said that he thought Mr Biden was too old for such a political rematch. Mr Trump is the runaway front-runner in the Republican race even as he faces four criminal cases. Mr Biden, as the incumbent president, is the presumptive Democratic nominee. But neither candidate is yet the official nominee of their respective party. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #2024PresidentialElections #DonaldTrump #JoeBiden #BBCNews

Published: 6th Dec 2023 02:00:43   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: How first people to escape North Korea in 2023 journeyed to South - BBC News

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Earlier this year, a man pulled off a seemingly impossible escape from North Korea. He fled by sea with his entire family - his pregnant wife, his mother, his brother's family, and an urn containing his father's ashes. They are the first people to have fled the country this year and make it to the South. Mr Kim told the BBC how he masterminded his escape, in the first interview with a defector to have got out since the pandemic. The BBC cannot independently verify all of Mr Kim's account, but much of the detail tallies with what we have been told by other sources.  Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/1rbfUog For more news, analysis and features visit: www.bbc.com/news #NorthKorea #BBCNews

Published: 6th Dec 2023 01:00:33   By: BBC News

BBC News Video: Jamie Foxx became emotional during an appearance after suffering a life-threatening illness. #Shorts

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Published: 6th Dec 2023 12:24:26   By: BBC News

ODN Video: North Korean Leader Tearfully Begs for Women To Have More Babies

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North Korean Leader Tearfully Begs for Women To Have More Babies North Korean leader Kim Jong Un cried at The 5th National Conference of Mothers. In his tearful speech Mr Kim urged mothers to have more children due to the fall in the country’s birthrate. State Media said on Monday that Mr Kim called for women to help strengthen the power of the nation. "Stopping the decline in birth rates and providing good childcare and education are all our family affairs that we should solve together with our mothers” Mr Kim said. North Korean state media reports the country has introduced benefits for families with three or more children. Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:45:16   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Water Reaches Chest Height in Town Hit By Somalia Floods

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'Water Reaches Chest Height in Town Hit By Somalia Floods'. Catastrophic flooding in Somalia has wreaked havoc on towns and communities. It’s left more than 1.7 million people in desperate need of help. One of the worst affected towns is Beledweyne, which is situated near the Shabella River. Flash flooding and heavy rains began in October during Somalia’s rainy season. It was exacerbated by the El Niño weather phenomenon. Somalia’s flood death toll has now surpassed 110 people. The crisis comes just six months after the country emerged from a historic drought… …which brought the nation to the brink of widespread famine. The country continues to be battered by heavy rains and floods, leaving thousands cut off from vital supplies. Humanitarian groups say they are struggling to reach all those in need. #Somalia #floods #somaliafloods #news Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:00:25   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Officer Repeatedly Punches Suspect in Shocking Bodycam Footage

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This is the bodycam footage of a sheriff’s deputy in North Carolina who was fired and faces assault charges, after allegedly using excessive force on a suspect. Charleston County deputy James ‘Hank’ Carter III, 39, recorded himself punching the man in the head multiple times after a car chase. It appears the man is briefly rendered unconscious by the blows. Later in the footage Carter says “you enjoy that little nap?” In a statement, Carter’s lawyer claimed “when the man’s hands were at his waistband, Carter had to make a split-second decision to protect himself and others”. His lawyer also said that “The deputy had arrested the man before and knew he was out on bond for being a felon in possession of a weapon”. 'Sheriff's Deputy Sacked After Beating Man Unconscious on Bodycam' #northcarolina #usnews #police Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Dec 2023 05:04:53   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Gaza's Second Largest City 'Surrounded' as Israeli Tanks Close In

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'Gaza's Second Largest City 'Surrounded' as Israeli Tanks Close In'. The IDF say they are now encircling Khan Younis - Gaza’s second largest city. Israeli troops can be seen in combat with Palestinian militants as they push further into southern Gaza. Intense bombardment of the region has now displaced tens of thousands of Palestinians. New evacuation orders have left many with nowhere to go. It’s worsened the already dire humanitarian conditions in the besieged territory. Humanitarian groups say they are struggling to provide food, water and medicine to those in need. On Tuesday, Israel’s Prime Minister declared that the strip must be demilitarised. Netanyahu also delivered a scathing attack on human rights groups. He criticised their inaction over the alleged sexual violence committed against Jewish women since October 7th. Evidence of alleged sexual violence is meanwhile still being collected by authorities. It comes as Gaza’s Health Ministry says more than 16,200 Palestinians have been killed since the start of the war. #Israel #gaza #netanyahu #news Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 6th Dec 2023 11:53:49   By: On Demand News

ODN Video: Is Israel About To Flood Hamas’ Gaza Tunnel Network?

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It has been reported that Israel has set up large saltwater pumps, and may be planning to flood Hamas’ tunnel network in Gaza. The Wall Street Journal reported the plan on Monday, citing unnamed US government officials as the source of the information. There are thought to be hundreds of miles of tunnels underneath Gaza. Hamas commanders and fighters are believed to be using the tunnels to shelter from Israeli attacks. Militants also launch attacks against Israeli forces from tunnel entrances hidden all over Gaza. Israel vowed not to send its soldiers into the tunnels unless they are already clear of Hamas fighters, fearing taking heavy casualties. It has also previously alluded to using novel techniques to ‘smoke’ Hamas out of the tunnels, turning them into ‘death traps’. But Hamas and Israel have both acknowledged that some Israeli hostages are currently being kept in the tunnels. This would make flooding the tunnels incredibly risky, and there may not be political or public support for such a move in Israel. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has so far declined to comment on whether or not they are planning to flood the tunnels. #israel #gaza #palestine Subscribe here: http://bit.ly/ODNsubs TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ondemandnews Twitter: https://twitter.com/ODN Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ODN/ If you wish to purchase any of our clips for commercial use, please visit: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/news/

Published: 5th Dec 2023 05:30:02   By: On Demand News

CBC Video: She might sell her home because of Canada's high interest rates

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The Bank of Canada decided to hold its trend-setting interest rate at five per cent on Wednesday, but that's high enough that holders of variable rate mortgages, such as Brianna Bell, have trouble making their payments. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 07:27:28   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Decision to move Ontario Science Centre based on 'incomplete' info, AG finds

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The Ford government made its decision to move the Ontario Science Centre to Toronto's waterfront with 'preliminary and incomplete cost information' and failed to consult key stakeholders, the province's acting auditor general says. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:55:12   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Purdue Pharma’s legal immunity deal, explained | About That

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The U.S. Supreme Court will rule on whether the Sackler family can proceed with a bankruptcy deal for Purdue Pharma, granting them full civil immunity from future opioid-related lawsuits in exchange for a 10-figure settlement. Andrew Chang breaks down the arguments for and against this deal and why almost all creditors are in favour. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:49:30   By: CBC News

CBC Video: International Space Station marks 25 years in orbit

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Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield, former commander of the International Space Station, says that, at 25 years old and with more than 3,300 investigations conducted, the ISS is 'one of the grand legacy programs' of human spaceflight. »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 06:07:42   By: CBC News

CBC Video: Can the U.S. Supreme Court seal a 'billionaire escape hatch'? | Front Burner

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A multibillion-dollar settlement with the maker of OxyContin could be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court. Why are victims of the opioid crisis split on whether the deal should stand? »»» Subscribe to CBC News to watch more videos: http://bit.ly/1RreYWS Connect with CBC News Online: For breaking news, video, audio and in-depth coverage: http://bit.ly/1Z0m6iX Find CBC News on Facebook: http://bit.ly/1WjG36m Follow CBC News on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1sA5P9H For breaking news on Twitter: http://bit.ly/1WjDyks Follow CBC News on Instagram: http://bit.ly/1Z0iE7O Subscribe to CBC News on Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3leaWsr Download the CBC News app for iOS: http://apple.co/25mpsUz Download the CBC News app for Android: http://bit.ly/1XxuozZ »»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»»» For more than 80 years, CBC News has been the source Canadians turn to, to keep them informed about their communities, their country and their world. Through regional and national programming on multiple platforms, including CBC Television, CBC News Network, CBC Radio, CBCNews.ca, mobile and on-demand, CBC News and its internationally recognized team of award-winning journalists deliver the breaking stories, the issues, the analyses and the personalities that matter to Canadians.

Published: 6th Dec 2023 04:47:33   By: CBC News

Global Video: Future of wildfires: What will happen to Canada's scorched forests as fires worsen?

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After a record-breaking wildfire season in 2023, land double the size of Portugal has been burnt in Canada throughout the year, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). At 18.5 million hectares (46 million acres), that’s about five per cent of the country’s entire forests. As the wildfire season slowly winds down with cooling temperatures, what happens to all the land and forests after the fires have been extinguished and nearby evacuated communities returned, especially with such a large swath of area affected? In the past, fires didn’t come around an area more often than every 30 years, with the lack of trees from recent burns helping regulate the frequency of the fires and resetting the local ecosystem. But now, experts warn that climate change may be breaking that natural cycle. “Unfortunately, what we're seeing now when we have these extremely intense fires is that, in some places, things burn so hot that they actually incinerate the seeds that are released,” warns ‘Dark Days at Noon: The Future of Fire’ author Edward Struzik. “The southern end of our boreal forest is going to disappear.” For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Canada #Wildfires

Published: 8th Oct 2023 01:22:16   By: Global News

Global Video: How rocks from an asteroid could teach us about our planet

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On Sunday, rocks plucked from the asteroid 101955 Bennu will land on our planet, ready to be studied by scientists who hope this sample can shine a light on our planet – and how it came to be. The sample comes to us seven years after NASA’s OSIRIS-REx spacecraft launched from Cape Canaveral, Fla. on a mission to study a near-Earth asteroid and three years after it successfully touched down on Bennu to collect a sample of an asteroid for the first time in the space agency’s history. Bennu is described as a celestial “rubbish pile” that is made up of material dating back billions of years to when the solar system was forming. And as Alyssa Julie reports, scientists believe its rocks could hold a record of that time period. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #Bennu #space #nasa #csa

Published: 23rd Sep 2023 02:00:19   By: Global News

Global Video: Maui wildfires: Wind, drought and invasive grass created perfect storm for devastating fires

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Punishing winds, a severe drought and invasive grass created the perfect conditions for the devastating fires on Maui that have so far killed at least 67 people, experts say. The exact cause of the fires is yet to be determined but the National Weather Service had issued warnings for high winds and dry weather as Hurricane Dora brushed south of Hawaii. Craig Clements, a meteorology professor at San Jose State University, said Maui had already been in a severe drought, putting it at risk for fires. He said the steep mountains overlooking the hard-hit town of Lahain also exacerbated the high wind conditions, sending them into populated areas at high speed. Alyssa Julie has more on how conditions fanned the flames of the fires. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/9890277/maui-wildfires-update-aug-11/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #maui #mauiwildfires

Published: 11th Aug 2023 10:37:06   By: Global News

Global Video: CO2: How an essential greenhouse gas is heating up the planet

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Carbon dioxide (CO2) is a naturally occurring greenhouse gas and is essential for life on Earth to function normally. However, humans are emitting it on an industrial scale, like through the burning of fossil fuels, which is contributing to global warming. Kamyar Razavi explains how the exponential increase of CO2 release is causing the planet to heat up. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #ClimateChange #globalwarming #co2

Published: 28th Jun 2023 06:30:21   By: Global News

Global Video: King Charles coronation: Crown jewels, centuries-old traditions and what it all means

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The coronation of King Charles III will be the first time a King of England has his coronation televised and only the second-ever British monarch to do so after Queen Elizabeth II in 1953. It’s a ceremony full of pomp and circumstance, cloaked in mystery and steeped in centuries-old traditions…that comes from a healthy dose of historical pettiness and happenstance. During the ceremony, the monarch will be presented with the crown jewels, almost all of which were destroyed, altered, or lost to time over the often-tumultuous centuries of British history. While the crown is the centrepiece of the regalia – what do sceptres, swords and a Scottish stone have to do with being anointed to the British throne? Global News explains. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/9658725/justin-trudeau-coronation-king-charles-may-6/ Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Like Global News on Facebook HERE: http://bit.ly/255GMJQ Follow Global News on Twitter HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on Instagram HERE: https://bit.ly/2QZaZIB #GlobalNews #kingcharlescoronation #kingcharles #monarchy

Published: 2nd May 2023 03:00:10   By: Global News