Global National with Dawna Friesen

What's behind a surprising boost in job numbers across Canada, and which sectors are still struggling despite that.

Plus, the communities under threat in British Columbia as wildfires rage in the province's interior.

And the teams fighting to advance into the FIFA World Cup's final stages, and the soccer stars stealing the spotlight.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney has visited Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman as part of continued efforts to diversify Canada's relationships. Mackenzie Gray reports on the deals Carney signed, why he avoided talking about Saudi Arabia's poor human rights record, and how he reacted to questions about trade negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump.

Jackson Proskow looks at the growing uncertainty about where the war between the U.S. and Iran is headed.

Three of the 37 men charged with being part of India-based transnational gangs have appeared in B.C. Supreme Court seeking bail. Sarah MacDonald explains what Jaskarn Baghri, Ravinder Dhanda, and Gurtej Singh Smagh are accused of as part of Operation Hard Ball, and what the British Columbia government is looking to do.

There have been more wildfires so far in Canada this year compared to the same time in 2025, but less area has been burned, according to the federal government. But as Jillian Piper reports, the fire situation in parts of the territories and western provinces suggest the worst of the season may be yet to come.

Vincent McAviney reports on the sweltering temperatures in the U.K., France, and Spain, as well as how adapting to the extreme weather is proving to be a challenge.

And the Alberta and federal governments both support Meta's plans to build an artificial intelligence (AI) data centre near Edmonton, but an increasing number of American jurisdictions are pushing back against similar plans. Heather Yourex-West explains why there's growing backlash against the facilities, and the lessons Canada can learn from the U.S.
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The U.S. launches new strikes against Iran. Jackson Proskow explains why U.S. President Donald Trump says Iran broke their truce, where this could be headed, and Jacqueline Hansen looks at what this might mean for gas prices.

Mackenzie Gray explains why Trump is complaining about NATO again, and how Prime Minister Mark Carney is telling allies Canada is serious about defence.

Sarah MacDonald has Canadian reaction to the charges laid in connection with theJune 2023 murder of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.

Heather Yourex-West explains how hundreds of thousands of dollars is being spent by separatists and federalists ahead of Alberta's October referendum.

You could call it "Extreme Makeover: Manhattan Mayhem Edition." Mike Armstrong looks at how the work to renovate Pfizer's old global headquarters into a 1,500-unit luxury rental complex has become dangerous, spawning fears the building could collapse.

Plus, a team of explorers, including Canadians, has released the first images of the wreck of Quest, the last ship of Antarctic explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton. Heidi Petracek looks at the boat's history, what footage of the shipwreck reveals, and what's next.
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The FBI and the RCMP have joined forces to bust violent gangs based in India. Jackson Proskow reports on how the accused are linked to the June 2023 murder of Sikh separatist Hardeep Singh Nijjar in Surrey, B.C.

Mackenzie Gray reports from the NATO summit in Turkey, where Prime Minister Mark Carney is talking up his plan to buy 12 new submarines for the Royal Canadian Navy. And Heidi Petracek looks at the potential economic benefits and challenges of that deal with Germany company TKMS.

Dawna tells you about Rogers Communications suddenly shuttering six of its radio stations, one day after the company's $4.35-billion deal to become the sole owner of ⁠Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Jillian Piper explains how Carney is taking a new approach to appointing senators.

Mike Armstrong explains why the International Olympic Committee is lifting its ban on Team Russia.

Vincent McAviney reports on Prince Harry's tough week after losing a high-profile court case, and how any hopes for a reconciliation with his family may have been dashed.

And Sarah MacDonald looks at how Canada playing host to the World Cup might have been a bit of a game-changer for some businesses and even soccer skeptics.
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Canada dives into a multibillion-dollar deal to obtain new submarines for its navy. How a German shipbuilder won the bid, and they can be expected to deliver.

Plus, the outrage at the FIFA World Cup after a U.S. player's suspension is revoked, prompting accusations of the U.S. president running interference.
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