White House's ominous warnings; Iranians flee; Vancouver's big bang

White House's ominous warnings; Iranians flee; Vancouver's big bang

Author: Global News March 5, 2026 Duration: 26:20
There are ominous warnings the U.S. attacks against Iran are only going to escalate. Jeff Semple is at the Turkish side of Iran's northern border speaking with Iranians trying to escape before the situation gets worse. Jackson Proskow looks at the debate over the legality and justification for the war. Heidi Petracek reports on the three methods Ottawa is using to get Canadians out of the Middle East. Meanwhile in the land down under, Prime Minister Mark Carney has addressed Australia's parliament. Mackenzie Gray reports from Canberra on Carney's message. In the U.S., Texas State Rep. James Talarico is emerging as a rising political star after winning the senate Democratic primary for Texas. Eric Sorensen explains Talarico's soaring popularity, why his win is a watershed moment for the deeply conservative state, and why he could be a problem for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Back home in Canada, a new poll reveals what the public thinks of politicians who switch parties. David Akin explains what these voters think should happen to floor-crossers. Melissa Ridgen speaks with a heartbroken Winnipeg family hoping to raise awareness to the devastating effects bullying can have. And in metro Vancouver, many people were startled by a big flash and a loud boom that shook homes across the region last night. So what was it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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