Reaction is pouring in from around the world to the heartbreaking news out of Hollywood. Chadwick Boseman, the American actor who broke new ground with the blockbuster film Black Panther, has had his remarkable career cut short. Boseman’s family revealed last night that the 43-year-old actor died after a secret battle with colon cancer. The news shocked the film industry and the legions of young fans, now mourning a movie star who devoted his career to breaking down racial barriers.
Rallies were held in cities across Canada on Saturday, calling on local officials to defund police and invest in social services. Morganne Campbell has more on whether those calls are being answered.
Politicians across Canada are facing pressure to address systemic racism. That includes recently elected Conservative leader Erin O’Toole. He sat down with Global’s Ottawa Bureau Chief Mercedes Stephenson to discuss his views.
Protesters took to the streets of Ottawa and several European capitals Saturday, rallying against public health measures meant to stem the spread of COVID-19. As David Akin reports, these protests come as Canada and some European countries watch their COVID-19 cases climb.
U.S. President Donald Trump touched down in Louisiana and Texas Saturday to see first hand the destruction left behind by Hurricane Laura. At least 16 people are dead, thousands of homes and businesses have been destroyed, and as Jennifer Johnson reports, Trump is promising residents help to rebuild.
Farmers in Prince Edward Island are struggling to deal with more than just the pandemic. Severe drought conditions and record low rainfall are devastating potato growers. As Jesse Thomas reports, they’re now pleading with the province for help.
Despite the pandemic, Europeans have continued to travel all over the continent – whether it’s out of necessity or for a much-desired vacation. But as Redmond Shannon reports, they are also struggling to keep up with the confusion of constantly changing travel restrictions.
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