Global National with Dawna Friesen

There are fears an all-out war in the Middle East will return after new attacks, the first since early April. Candice Cole reports on Iran launching missiles at Israel, after Israel bombed a suburb of Beirut.

Felicia Parrillo speaks with Luca Ciampini, the grieving father of 3-year-old Ava Ciampini. The little girl was killed in a bouncy castle accident in Montreal a week ago.

Jeff Semple tells you why U.S. President Donald Trump stormed out of an interview with Kristen Welker, the moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press."

Erik Bay reports on what a new poll reveals about support for Alberta Premier Danielle Smith after her independence referendum call.

Melissa Ridgen reports on the pressure on the Public Health Agency of Canada to improve the Vaccine Impact Assistance Program (VIAP).

Heidi Petracek explores the controversy surrounding a project dubbed "Canada's gateway to space."

Before the World Cup kicks off, Paul Johnson explains why Vancouver's plans for a pedestrian zone are sparking safety concerns.

And Jeff tells you about an Air Canada flight attendant's encounter with Rihanna, and how the superstar received a gift and an Indigenous language lesson.
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Nathaniel Dove reports on how Canada is temporarily banning livestock imports from Texas after the discovery of New World screwworm, a rare flesh-eating parasite.

Sarah MacDonald explains how FIFA is being criticized of overreaching.

Reggie Cecchini reports on the latest round of attacks launched by the U.S. and Iran despite a ceasefire.

Jeff Semple tells you about U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's warning that Europe faces an "invasion" of "dangerous ideologies."

Redmond Shannon reports on the anger in Albania over a luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner, the son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Heidi Petracek reports on how Canadian climate researchers are sounding the alarm after the U.S. dismantled a network of deep sea monitoring tools.

Dan Spector explains how former Montreal Canadien player Claude Lemieux's suicide is renewing focus on chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease linked to repeated head injuries.

And Lexy Benedict reports on the inspiring partnership between tennis superstar Serena Williams and rising Canadian athlete Vicky Mboko.
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Canada went on an unexpected hiring spree last month. Jillian Piper looks at what drove the creation of tens of thousands of jobs, and David Akin reports on how Ottawa plans to protect the workforce from artificial intelligence.

Heidi Petracek explains who's eligible to receive Ottawa's cash injection aimed at tackling food inflation.

Mackenzie Gray looks at the debate over whether Canada is now in a recession.

Mike Armstrong reports on the emergency at the International Space Station that prompted an evacuation alert for astronauts.

Heather Yourex-West explains support for Alberta separatism is dwindling.

Plus, Extreme Makeover: Washington, D.C. edition. Jackson Proskow gets reaction to U.S. President Donald Trump's renovation projects revamping America's capital city.
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Canada has uploaded its artificial intelligence strategy. David Akin reports on Prime Minister Mark Carney's pitch for new legislation, regulations, and standards to protect the data and privacy of Canadians; the plan for sovereign AI in Canada, and the ambitious timeline to create hundreds of thousands of jobs. Dawna speaks with Richard St-Pierre, Levio's senior adviser on quantum and AI sovereignty for his analysis: is Carney overpromising? Can policy makers keep up with the evolving technology? Could AI be used against us if Canada doesn't get this right?

Mackenzie Gray reports on the projection from Canada's Parliamentary Budget Office about the deepening deficit, and how it conflicts with the forecast from Finance and Revenue Minister François-Philippe Champagne.

Heather Yourex-West reports on the concerns that recent changes to the industrial carbon price is putting the clean energy sector at risk.

Sarah MacDonald reports on how child killer Allan Schoenborn has been granted a conditional discharge after spending years in a forensic psychiatric hospital.

Also, a penchant for flying private: Ontario Premier Doug Ford is defending his use of charter flights. Colin D'Mello explains how much money it's costing Ontario taxpayers.

Plus, no food, no oxygen, and defying death: Touria Izri tells you about the sherpa who vanished for six days on Mount Everest before being found alive.
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The U.S. announces a new tariff threat against Canada. Mackenzie Gray explains why, and what the White House claims dozens of countries, including Canada, are failing to do.

Touria Izri explains why the federal government wants the CRTC to review a decision to force American streaming giants to pay more for Canadian content.

Ben O'Hara-Byrne reports on Ottawa's new support for the forest industry.

Jackson Proskow reports on the intensifying attacks in the Middle East, while negotiations to stop the war go nowhere.

Dawna Friesen tells you about a U.S. Congressional committee hearing where Secretary of State Marco Rubio was grilled about President Donald Trump dozing off during important meetings.

Eric Sorensen looks at the growing turmoil at CBS News. It just fired veteran journalist Scott Pelley after he had some scathing words for his bosses, as fears grow about corporate and government influence infiltrating the network's highly respected newsmagazine "60 Minutes."

Redmond Shannon reports on the outrage, and accusations of racism and two-tier policing after a British teenager was arrested while he was dying.

Plus, high-tech help: Sarah MacDonald visits the Vancouver hospital using robots to prepare chemotherapy for cancer patients.
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