Global National with Dawna Friesen

Northern Ontario's raging wildfires have some residents fired up. Vasilios Bellos reports from Thunder Bay and hears from angry people who fled the flames and say they had no help. And Eric Sorensen looks at the complaints Ontario failed to plan for the forest fire season.

Mackenzie Gray looks at the concessions Canada is making to get the Gordie Howe International Bridge open.

Redmond Shannon explains why Ukraine turfed its defence minister, and why that's ignited protests.

Plus, it's the soccer master versus the prodigy. Mike Armstrong reports on a matchup for the ages between Argentina soccer legend Lionel Messi and Spain's Lamine Yamal, and how the pair met 19 years ago, when Yamal was just a baby.
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Wildfires raging in northwestern Ontario have forced people in at least six communities near Thunder Bay to flee their homes on short notice. Melissa Ridgen looks at how some residents raced to escape. Nicole Di Donato explains how the smoke is choking the air for millions of people. And Global News chief meteorologist Anthony Farnell looks at whether any reprieve is on the way.

Touria Izri reports on the international police investigation that led to an Ontario man facing 136 charges related to the sexual abuse of children in the Philippines.

Jackson Proskow explains why U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the resumption of Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) traffic stops, and the increasing fallout from his mass deportation campaign.

Redmond Shannon looks at what Trump is threatening to do if Iran doesn't return to peace negotiations.

David Akin reports on the calls for Canada to act now as artificial intelligence transforms the workforce.

Plus, who will take on Spain? Eric Sorensen looks at the countdown to the clash of two titans at the World Cup final.
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Alerts about heat, air quality, or both are affecting millions of Canadians. Jeff Semple looks at how Canadians are trying to stay cool. Dawna tells you about the devastating wildfires that burned down one northern Ontario community. And Global News meteorologist Anthony Farnell is tracking where the heat and smoke are moving.

Katherine Ward reports on cyclospora, the tiny parasite that's sent thousands of Americans running to the bathroom; and why Canadian officials say the risk for people in Canada is low.

David Akin explains how the federal government's new First Nations Clean Water Act is different from an earlier bill, and why Indigenous leaders are criticizing the revised version.

A judge has ordered a temporary freeze on the millions of dollars of assets belonging to Jeffrey Rath, one of the most prominent voices in Alberta's separatist movement. Adam MacVicar explains why.

Jackson Proskow explains why U.S. President Donald Trump has backed down on his threat to take control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mackenzie Gray reports on the concessions Canada had to make to the U.S. in order to get the new Gordie Howe International Bridge open.

Plus, Mike Armstrong reports on the 67-million-year-old tyrannosaurus rex skeleton auctioned for a record price, how it was discovered, and why some scientists say ancient finds like this should not be privately owned.
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The U.S. and Iran are once again in a standoff over the Strait of Hormuz, increasing uncertainty about the future of negotiations towards lasting peace. Jackson Proskow reports on how leaders of both countries are trying to assert that they have sole control over the critical oil shipping route.

As police investigate Saturday night's shooting at Toronto’s Salsa on St. Clair festival, Jeff Semple reports on the troubling trend of gun violence in the city becoming more brazen.

Melissa Ridgen reports on the heat wave burning up temperatures on the Prairies.

Katherine Ward looks at Canada seeing a rise in cases of anaplasmosis, a new tick-borne illness; and how it's potentially more dangerous than Lyme disease.

Mike Armstrong reports on the Bangkok nightclub that became a death trap after a devastating fire.

Redmond Shannon explains how the U.K.'s counterterrorism police are now investigating the death of former British MP Ann Widdecombe.

Plus, Sam Neill was beloved and had a brilliant career. Eric Sorensen looks back at the veteran actor's life and legacy beyond the big screen.
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Thousands run for their lives in Toronto, after Canada's largest Latin festival is interrupted by a deadly gunfight.

Plus, the sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsay Graham. How it has sent shockwaves through Washington and beyond.

And a wild World Cup weekend as the soccer tournament moves to the semifinals.
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