Global National Headlines: Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026

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January 15, 2026
 
 
WORLD January 15, 2026 1:40 pm

Iceland the ’52nd state’? U.S. ambassador nominee’s comment sparks alarm

Billy Long’s reported comment came amid Trump’s rhetoric about a U.S. takeover of Iceland’s neighbour Greenland, as well as his past quips about making Canada the ’51st state.’

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CANADA January 14, 2026 7:46 pm

Couple seeks doctor’s note for flight as WestJet speeds up cramped seating review

In an internal message to staff, the airline said it is speeding up a review of its non-adjustable economy seats and could finalize a path forward as early as this week.

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CONSUMER January 15, 2026 8:53 am

Angry over cramped WestJet seats? How backlash shows a regulation gap

The airline has said its reconfigured cabins underwent ‘an extensive safety and certification process’ and were signed off by Transport Canada.

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WestJet artist rendering of the renovations to add more seating to its Boeing 737-8 MAX and 737-800 aircrafts.

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CANADA January 15, 2026 8:30 am

A Canadian citizen has 'died in Iran at the hands of the Iranian authorities'

As of Wednesday, there were 3,054 Canadian citizens and permanent residents registered in Iran, a government spokesperson told Global News.

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Women cross a street under a huge banner showing hands firmly holding Iranian flags as a sign of patriotism, as one of them flashes the victory sign, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.
HEALTH January 14, 2026 10:59 am

Why an Ontario couple is leading MAID lawsuit before B.C. Supreme Court

The O’Neills are at the centre of a Charter of Rights challenge, now before the B.C. Supreme Court, that seeks to end the practice of so-called “forced transfers.”

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ENTERTAINMENT January 14, 2026 4:26 pm

Timothy Busfield faces new sexual abuse claim by 16-year-old girl

Authorities are asking the judge to detain Timothy Busfield while trial is pending.

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Timothy Busfield seen in a mugshot photo.

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WORLD January 15, 2026 9:04 am

European troops arrive in Greenland after ‘disagreement’ with U.S.

Troops from several European countries are arriving in Greenland in a show of support for Denmark following an unsuccessful meeting with the United States.

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