Global National with Dawna Friesen

You could call it "con air." Seán O'Shea reports on the Air Canada pilot accused of flying hundreds of flights with a forged licence, and why the airline says passengers were never in harm's way.

Mackenzie Gray reports on the political headwinds the Gordie Howe International Bridge still faces, as Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Canadian-built bridge will open "this week."

Vasilios Bellos reports from Manitoba where there are multiple states of emergency after flooding.

Melissa Ridgen looks at the ineffectiveness of federal programs that are supposed to make food cheaper for northern Canadians; and what the proposed solutions are.

Mike Armstrong looks at the opposition to the planned Alto high-speed rail line, which would connect Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, and Quebec City.

Jackson Proskow introduces you to NASA's Artemis III crew.

Nick Reiner is accused of murdering his parents, famed actor and director Rob Reiner, and photographer and producer Michele Singer Reiner. Now Nick says he should have access to the trust fund the couple set up for him. Dawna explains why.

Plus, the itch to get on the pitch: Eric Sorensen looks at the mounting excitement for Team Canada's World Cup games on home soil.
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Canada could be banning social media for anyone under 16. Mackenzie Gray looks at what's known about the federal government's proposal, and the skepticism over how effective it will be.

Louise Arbour has been sworn in as Canada's new governor general. David Akin reports on the pomp and circumstance, and Arbour's message to Canadians.

Nathaniel Dove tells you about the powerful earthquake that rattled the Philippines.

Jackson Proskow reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's warning to both Israel and Iran, and how they're reacting.

Adam MacVicar looks at federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre's campaign to keep Alberta in Canada, and his message to Albertans.

Touria Izri tells you how Canadian doctors are using Botox to help dementia patients.

Plus, back to the future: Redmond Shannon explains how a decades-old tip about a racehorse led to a windfall for some Londoners.
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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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