#GLOBALNEWS Global National: Aug. 21, 2025 | Russia bombards Ukraine, brushes off Western efforts for peace

Despite a growing chorus of international and domestic criticism, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he’s given the Israeli military the green light to fully take over Gaza City. Mike Armstrong reports on the fears this offensive will only deepen Gaza’s humanitarian catastrophe, as well as how Netanyahu now claims he’s ready to negotiate the release of the hostages.

As crews fight wildfires in Atlantic Canada, questions are mounting about whether provincial governments were properly prepared to tackle the threat. Heidi Petracek speaks with affected residents about what they say officials should have done beforehand – and the changes firefighters are calling for.

Plus, Frank Caprio, who became known as the ‘nicest judge in the world’ because of the compassion and kindness he gave defendants in his courtroom, has died at age 88. Eric Sorensen looks at how Caprio’s approach to justice left a meaningful mark on so many people.