Global National with Dawna Friesen

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly known as Prince Andrew, has been arrested and released by police in the United Kingdom. Vincent McAviney looks at why police spent hours questioning Andrew, and how King Charles is responding. Eric Sorensen looks at the growing calls for transparency, accountability, and renewed investigations in the Jeffrey Epstein case. In Washington, D.C., Candice Cole reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's first Board of Peace meeting, and the concerns he's trying to replace the United Nations and put himself in charge. Meanwhile, Reggie Cecchini looks at Trump's latest threat to Iran. Back in Canada, David Akin looks at the federal government's new strategy to combat extortion, and the politics behind the plan. Heather Yourex-West explains why Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is taking aim at immigration. And at the Olympics, Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on another hair-raising hockey match for Team Canada, and how the overtime thriller resulted in a crushing blow to the women's team. Mike also sits down with Canadian ski cross racer Reece Howden, also known as "Big Rig," who's gunning for Olympic gold.
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Another MP has ditched the Conservatives to join the Liberals. David Akin explains why Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux has jumped ship, and what this means for both parties. Another brutal blast of winter has hammered parts of Canada. Heidi Petracek looks at how people in Newfoundland and Labrador are coping; and Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell explains when southern Ontario might see some relief - before it gets worse again. And while there's plenty of snow across the Prairies, some areas haven't seen much this winter. Heather Yourex-West reports on how this is fuelling concerns about wildfires. She'll also look at what the dry weather might mean for beef prices. Jillian Piper reports on the changes the federal government is making in an attempt to woo certain skilled workers to Canada. Mike Armstrong is in Milan to recap today's nail-biting men's hockey game between Canada and Czechia. Plus, Stephen Colbert vs. CBS: Eric Sorensen explains why "The Late Show" host is feuding with the network over an interview.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney unveils his "Buy Canadian" defence plan. Jillian Piper reports on the multi-billion dollar proposal aimed at beefing up Canada's military muscle and relying less on the U.S. In Milan, Mike Armstrong reports on the Canadian speedskating trio striking Olympic gold again. He also previously sat down with one of those winners, Ivanie Blondin, to hear what else she set out to do - other than making the podium, that is. Jackson Proskow reports on where negotiations stand between the U.S. and Iran on curtailing the latter's nuclear program. Heidi Petracek has the emotional story of a New Brunswick father's dangerous mission to recover the remains of his son, who died while volunteering to fight for Ukraine. Vincent McAviney explains why former U.S. secretary of state Hillary Clinton is accusing the White House of a coverup over its handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Plus, Eric Sorensen looks back at Rev. Jesse Jackson's relentless life-long fight for "the desperate, the damned, the disinherited, the disrespected, and the despised.”
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Team Canada has made more major triumphs at the Olympics. Mike Armstrong reports on the medals two Canadian athletes won, and Anne Gaviola tells you about the goal-scoring record that was smashed. Mike also sits down with Canadian halfpipe skier Cassie Sharpe about her decision to return to the sport after stepping away for a while. As the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, you'll find out who's just been ruled out as possible suspects, and Jackson Proskow shares the latest heartbreaking plea from Savannah Guthrie to her mother's possible captors. In Toronto, Seán O'Shea tells you why complaints are piling up about snow removal. Five European countries are accusing Russia of using epibatidine, a rare deadly toxin found in poison dart frogs, to kill Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny in 2024. Vincent McAviney reports on what the toxin does, and the questions about how Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya, could carry forth her husband's fight against President Vladimir Putin. Also, blatant lies about ballooning costs: Dan Spector is in Montreal to tell you what a public inquiry is saying about the Quebec auto insurance board's (Société de l'assurance automobile du Québec, or SAAQ) botched rollout of its digital platform. Plus, Oscar-winning actor Robert Duvall, best known for his roles in 'The Godfather' and 'Apocolypse Now,' has died at age 95. Eric Sorensen looks at Duvall's legacy, and his fierce commitment to the craft.
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Canada gets its first golden moment at the Milano Cortina Olympics, after
moguls skier Mikaël Kingsbury comes out on top of the podium one last time. Plus, the rapid spread of a potentially deadly virus in the U.S. And the millions worth of new clothing saved from a landfill in Manitoba.

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