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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    World Cup knockout win; Iran ceasefire crumbling; Indigenous artifact repatriation

    2026-06-29 | 25 mins.
    Canada defeats South Africa in their first ever World Cup knockout, advancing to the final 16. How Canadian pride was on display in L.A.

    Plus, more strikes in the Strait of Hormuz threaten the already-fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire.

    And the push to repatriate Indigenous artifacts from a Swiss museum.

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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Venezuela's race against time; Migrants look to Canada; Edmonton man's double life

    2026-06-28 | 25 mins.
    The window to find survivors after Venezuela's double earthquake this week is now closing, as foreign aid faces challenges.

    Plus, why a wave of asylum seekers may be headed to Canada after a U.S. court ruling.

    And bus driver by day, prime minister-in-exile by night. An Edmonton man's remarkable double life.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Venezuela's earthquake aftermath; Saving 24 Sussex; Pride at the World Cup

    2026-06-27 | 26 mins.
    Desperation and destruction in Venezuela, as crews race to rescue survivors after two devastating earthquakes. How Canadians are also trying to help.

    Plus, the ambitious new plan to restore 24 Sussex Drive. Who will be footing the multimillion dollar bill to repair the decaying official residence for Canada's prime ministers?

    And the celebrations and the controversy, as a World Cup match in Seattle puts LGBTQ2+ communities in the spotlight for Pride Month.
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    Earthquakes hit Venezuela; Canadian ER wait times worsen

    2026-06-26 | 25 mins.
    Disaster has struck Venezuela after two back-to-back earthquakes. Jackson Proskow reports on the destruction and the race to find survivors, while Kevin Gallagher looks at the fears Venezuela's government cannot cope.

    Redmond Shannon reports on Europe's historic heat wave, and how the political debate is heating up over air conditioning.

    David Akin looks at what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying about October's Alberta separatism referendum, a surprise phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the future of 24 Sussex Drive.

    Katherine Ward explains why wait times in Canadian emergency rooms are getting worse, and the possible ways to fix the problem.

    Eric Sorensen explains what soccer fans can expect for what should be a fast-paced Round of 32 match at the World Cup.

    Plus, a Halifax man recently ran into trouble when he tried to board his flight to Winnipeg with the cremated remains of his pet dog. Heidi Petracek reports on Vincent Masse's cautionary tale, what the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is saying about carrying ashes onto a plane, and how the situation still ultimately had a happy ending.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Team Canada's loss; Inspiration behind jerseys and hidden good luck gem

    2026-06-25 | 26 mins.
    Canada could not find a way to win its group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the team is still going to the knockout rounds for the first time in its history. Sarah MacDonald looks at how World Cup host city Vancouver is celebrating despite Canada's loss to Switzerland. And Eric Sorensen recaps Canada's loss in the final group stage game, and what it means for the Round of 32.

    Touria Izri looks at how Montreal Police Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and Michel Mizrahi - the two men killed in Monday's shooting spree - were honoured today.

    Jillian Piper explains how the federal government is taking its first steps to designate three new projects that are of national interest, making them eligible for fast-tracked approvals.

    Heidi Petracek reports on how one Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to survive amid U.S. President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on Canadian steel.

    A 41-year-old man from Iran who was given a scholarship to study at Ottawa's Carleton University has been flagged by national security agencies as a threat. As Jeff Semple explains, there are fears the man's studies could be helping Iran's weapons program.

    Plus, a Calgary woman is behind Team Canada's crisp kits. Heather Yourex-West speaks with Holly Gallacher about the pressure of creating the jerseys, the inspiration behind her designs, and how each shirt is hiding a good luck charm.
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About Global National with Dawna Friesen
Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories. Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day. Global National has news bureaus and correspondents in every major Canadian city, as well as Washington and London. The multiple award-winning Global National has been voted Best Newscast by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) of Canada and by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Screen Awards).
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