Global National: June 20, 2026 | Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChLtXXpo4Ge1ReTEboVvTDg https://ift.tt/iyTdqol After what appeared to be a breakthrough agreement to end the conflict in the Middle East, Iran said it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, citing continued fighting in Lebanon. However, the United States insists the waterway remains open. As Candice Cole reports, the conflicting reports come as U.S. Vice-President JD Vance travels to Switzerland for negotiations with Iranian officials. Toronto saw a sea of fans dressed in colours representing Germany and the Ivory Coast as they two teams face off for its third World Cup match. Lexy Benedict has more on the fanfare and competition flooding Toronto’s streets. Tens of millions of Colombians head to the polls Sunday to choose a new president. The vote is happening as violence and cocaine production surge in parts of the country and follows the U.S. capture of former president Nicolas Maduro in neighbouring Venezuela. Redmon Shannond reports. Plus, for the first time, as a method to adapt to rising temperatures, FIFA has mandated what it calls hydration breaks, claiming they’re necessary to help athletes cope with intense heat and humidity. As Touria Izri reports, some say the hydration breaks are just glorified commercial breaks. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on X HERE: http://bit.ly/1Toz8mt Follow Global News on TikTok HERE: https://ift.tt/vXD7MFU #GlobalNews