Global National with Dawna Friesen

The British Columbia Interior is reeling after several wildfires intensified over the weekend, forcing a number of communities to be evacuated. Heather Yourex-West reports from Cranbrook, B.C. on the race to escape the flames, and how some people were left stranded.

Jackson Proskow reports on the fierce wildfires surrounding Spokane, Wash., destroying more than 600 homes, making it the worst disaster in the city's history.

New research from McMaster University is highlighting where most of the country's wildfire emissions are coming from. As Jeff Semple explains, the source still smoulders long after the flames are out.

Seán O'Shea reports on what's known about the tentative deal between WestJet and its flight attendants, and how frustrated travellers are trying to get to their destinations.

The U.S. and Iran are again giving contradicting claims about whether they are in talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Redmond Shannon looks at where negotiations stand, and how U.S. President Donald Trump claims it's Iran's "last chance before decapitation."

Touria Izri explains how FIFA president Gianni Infantino is fighting to keep his job, and whom he's reportedly turning to for help.

Plus: thank you, next. Felicia Parrillo explains why pop superstar Ariana Grande is taking a pause from public life.
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Jordan Armstrong reports on the growing wildfires prompting evacuations in British Columbia.

Seán O'Shea reports on the frustration among passengers as WestJet flight attendants begin their strike.

Candice Cole explains why U.S. President Donald Trump says he called off plans to attack Iran.

Vincent McAviney looks at how the U.S. is steadfast on renewing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Mike Armstrong reports on the warning for people in Quebec about a growing rabies risk.

Katherine Ward reports on the startling rise in injuries among young Canadians from electric scooters.

Plus, "pawsitive" performance review: Payton Zillich looks at the study on the welfare of working dogs.
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The bumpy ride for travelers as WestJet braces for its flight attendants to potentially strike if they don't reach a deal.

Plus, American water facilities targeted by sweeping cyberattacks potentially linked to the war with Iran.

And the long journey of rebuilding begins for Syrian refugees who have returned home.
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WestJet passengers are racing to rebook their trips as the flight attendants' strike deadline looms. Touria Izri explains what the airline is offering passengers who want to cancel their trips.

Redmond Shannon explains why tens of thousands of migrants tried to enter Europe through a tiny Spanish territory.

Jackson Proskow looks at the skepticism surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's deal to disarm Hamas.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial World Cup equity plan following a huge backlash. The investment proposal had links to Joshua Kushner – the brother of Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law. Sarah MacDonald tells you what Infantino said late today, and Mike Armstrong looks at the revolt Infantino faced.

Arizona police have now released the ransom notes Nancy Guthrie's family received months ago. You'll hear what was in those chilling messages. Guthrie, the mother of NBC 'Today' co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her Tucson home in the early hours of Feb. 1.

Melissa Ridgen looks at the struggle to contain stray dog populations on First Nations.

Katherine Dornian reports on the plea for blood donations.

Plus, Sarah looks back on the life of Grinder, a beloved orphaned grizzly bear who lived on Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver, B.C. for the past 25 years.
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Uncertainty is in the air after WestJet's flight attendants served strike notice. Jacqueline Hansen looks at when the workers could walk off the job, and what this might mean for passengers.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Sarah MacDonald looks at the backlash, and how the proposal is linked to the extended family of U.S. President Donald Trump.

With the U.S. and Iran having reignited their war, Jackson Proskow looks at what both sides could do next as other Middle Eastern countries continue to be dragged deeper into the conflict, and where Trump's approval rating now sits.

Heather Yourex-West shares the emotional message from the heartbroken parents of Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy found dead yesterday after he vanished on July 16.

Redmond Shannon reports on Russia's bombardment of Ukraine overnight, and how the attack killed an entire family.

Mike Armstrong explains what's making the growing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo even worse.

Plus, Nadia Comăneci changed gymnastics when she just 14. Dawna explains why the history-making athlete is back in Montreal, 50 years after her Olympic triumph.
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