Global National: May 2, 2026 | US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany

The Pentagon announced Friday it would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany following a spat between U.S. President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the ongoing Iran war. Mackenzie Gray has more. Canadians who cross the border to catch cheap flights have one less option after the collapse of Spirit Airlines in the United States. As Candace Cole reports, the carrier announced Saturday it is shutting down operations effective immediately, cancelling all flights and warning passengers not to head to the airport. A Nova Scotia community gathered Saturday to mark the one-year anniversary of the disappearance of two young siblings in an effort to show that Lilly and Jack Sullivan are never far from their minds. Mitchell Bailey reports. Plus, Canadian athletes say for too long increasing costs and chronic underfunding have forced many to make a choice between taking on the financial burdens of following their dreams and walking away. As Heidi Petracek reports, the federal government is trying to change that with $755 million over five years to support athletes and national sports organizations. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11826930/us-germany-troop-withdrawal-trump-merz-iran/ 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://www.tiktok.com/@globalnews.ca?lang=en GlobalNews