Global National with Dawna Friesen

Iranian Foreign Affairs Abbas Araghchi Minister says his country is prepared for war but also ready for dialogue with the U.S., which is keeping a close eye on the growing deadly unrest. Vincent McAviney reports on how the Iranian regime is trying to navigate widespread opposition protests; and Eric Sorensen looks at why the odds of a regime change in Iran appear to be growing. In Washington, Candice Cole explains why Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell is a facing a criminal investigation, how he's pushing back, and how the situation threatens the U.S. central bank's independency. Back in Canada, the federal Liberals' gun buyback plan is being criticized after a pilot of the program resulted in far fewer firearms being handed in than expected. Heidi Petracek explains how Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree is responding to the criticism, the changes he's making, and what some critics say should happen instead. David Akin explains what Prime Minister Mark Carney is trying to achieve on his trip to China, and why two Liberal MPs cut short their working trip to Taiwan ahead of Carney's trip. Touria Izri explains the backlash to Grok, Elon Musk's AI chatbot, why two countries have temporarily blocked it, and the pressure on Canada to take action. Plus, life in the fast lane: Calgary runner Rory Linkletter has become the first Canadian to run a half-marathon in less than one hour. Heather Yourex-West speaks with Linkletter about his achievement, and the goals he's setting ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reports of hundreds dead in Iran, as the regime cracks down on anti-government protests while threatening to retaliate should the U.S. intervene. Plus, how the Trump administration is defending an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And why a single robin is stirring a birdwatching frenzy in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we're learning from the deepening anti-government unrest in Iran, as an information blackout drags on. Plus, the growing demonstrations in the U.S. fueled by shootings involving ICE. And how scientists are using sound to track and protect fish off of the B.C. coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unrest in Iran is intensifying. Redmond Shannon reports on what the regime is now doing to suppress protesters, and the pleas for U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene; and Heidi Petracek speaks with Iranian-Canadians about what they hope will happen. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is now under fire for two shootings this week. Jackson Proskow reports on the skepticism over what the White House is claiming happened, as newly released video surfaces of Wednesday's deadly confrontation in Minneapolis. Jeff Semple explains why Venezuela's interim government has released some political prisoners. Candice Cole reports on Russia firing a hypersonic missile on Ukraine, despite all the efforts to reach a peace deal. Also: the good news from public health authorities about Canada's flu fight. Plus, goal squad: Eric Sorensen looks at who's scored a role on Canada's Olympic women's hockey team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions are rising in Minneapolis in the aftermath of Renee Nicole Good's death. The 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer yesterday. Jackson Proskow reports from Minneapolis on the competing narratives from federal and Minnesota officials putting the community on edge, and Dawna Friesen looks at what we're learning about the victim. Venezuela's interim government says it will release a "significant number" of foreigners and political prisoners, including opponents of captured leader Nicolás Maduro's regime. Jeff Semple reports from neighbouring Colombia on the reaction to the pending releases, and what it might mean for Venezuela's shifting political situation. Redmond Shannon reports on the White House's increasingly aggressive rhetoric on Greenland, and what reasons the U.S. could have for pursuing the territory besides security. Hundreds of homes are uninhabitable on Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Man., after a five-day power outage caused pipes to freeze and burst. Melissa Ridgen visits one of the houses needing repairs; explains why another First Nation is about to be evacuated; and how these situations are highlighting the need for better infrastructure in Indigenous communities. Touria Izri looks at what could happen to people once they stop taking weight loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Heidi Petracek explains how the federal government is trying to boost Canada's sovereign space launch capabilities. Plus, what the flock? Supermarket sheep?? Dawna tells you about the dozens of sheep that invaded a grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices