Canadian school threats thwarted; Gabbard grilled; Venezuela's historic victory

Canadian school threats thwarted; Gabbard grilled; Venezuela's historic victory

Author: Global News March 19, 2026 Duration: 26:51
Two teenagers are accused of plotting attacks on schools in Manitoba and Nova Scotia. Marney Blunt reports on how Canadian police were tipped off by the FBI and Interpol. Redmond Shannon reports on the airstrikes targeting infrastructure in the Middle East, as Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmail Khatib. Heidi Petracek reports on the people caught in the war's crossfire. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has been a longtime skeptic of war with Iran, but Jackson Proskow explains how she's now facing uncomfortable questions about President Donald Trump's decision to start the war with Iran. In Montreal, Touria Izri explains why police have now charged the owner of a building where seven people died in a March 2023 fire. Heather Yourex-West looks at who will no longer be eligible for medical assistance in dying (MAID) in Alberta, as the government tables new legislation. Plus, shine bright like a diamond: Venezuela has captured its first ever World Baseball Classic title by beating the U.S. in a thrilling championship game. Eric Sorensen explains how the tournament has boosted the sport's global popularity, and how Venezuelans are celebrating during a period of political uncertainty in their country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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