Global National with Dawna Friesen

U.S. President Donald Trump offers mixed messages on the trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada, on top of some surprising takes on Irish reunification.

Plus, the federal government suddenly cuts ties with a group in Labrador trying to be recognized as Indigenous rights holders.

And after six years off the stage due to a neurological disorder, Canadian superstar Celine Dion is back in the spotlight.
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The world remembers the thousands of people killed during the 9/11 terrorist attacks, 25 years after the tragedy changed everything. A look at the commemorations across Canada and the U.S., including in the town of Gander, N.L. -- a community that welcomed thousands of stranded travelers with open arms. And remembering the hero who died saving countless lives during the attack at the World Trade Center in New York.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a surprise visit to Canada. He and Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Calgary, and Heather Yourex-West reports on the strategic and defence partnership the pair struck.

Carney is also holding a cabinet retreat in Banff. That's where Jeff Semple is, and he'll tell you how Carney is facing persistent questions about U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat of tariffs and import bans.

Trump, in the meantime, is at the Republican National Convention, where he's being accused of bribery. Jackson Proskow reports from Dallas about the cash Trump is promising every American adult -- if his party wins the midterm elections.

Meanwhile, American comedians are on Team Canada. Touria Izri explains how they're mocking Trump over the trade war.

The Newfoundland and Labrador town of Gander became a safe haven as it welcomed thousands of travellers who became stranded after their flights were diverted on Sept. 11, 2001. Heidi Petracek met up with some people in Gander who were there that day.

Plus, our Mike Armstrong connected with the family of another Mike Armstrong, a man killed in the World Trade Center on 9/11. Our Mike looks at how the family, for the past 25 yeras, has honoured their loved one with a foundation to help others.
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A former top Anthropic research is sounding new alarm bells about artificial intelligence. Redmond Shannon reports on Jacob Coxon's warning that AI could "kill us all by the end of the decade," and what needs to happen before it's too late.

Mackenzie Gray reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat of more tariffs and bans on Canadian goods. And Jillian Piper looks at how many Canadian businesses are already looking to other markets to fill the gap.

Trump is trying to sell a message of economic strength at the Republican midterm convention in Texas. As Jackson Proskow reports, many of Trump's supporters aren't feeling an uplift from his policies.

The price of oil has again spiked over $100 USD a barrel after more intense attacks in the U.S. and Israel's war on Iran. As Heather Yourex-West reports, consumers in Canada and around the world are feeling the pain at the gas pumps.

And on Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists hijacked United Airlines Flight 93, trying to crash it into the U.S. Capitol. But 40 passengers and crew thwarted the attack by making the ultimate sacrifice. The plane ended up crashing into a field in the Pennsylvania city of Shackleton. Mike Armstrong visited the memorial built on that spot, and looks at how that place of tragedy ended a place of remembrance.
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Hours after Canada imposed retaliatory tariffs on the U.S., Washington struck back, escalating the trade war the White House started. Mackenzie Gray looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney's counter-tariffs are officially in effect, and the response from U.S. President Donald Trump.

Jillian Piper looks at how Canadian businesses are trying to navigate the trade war, which doesn't appear to be letting up anytime soon.

How do Canadians feel about Carney's response to Trump's tariffs? David Akin explains what polls are saying.

Trump and his Republican party are holding an unprecedented convention ahead of November's pivotal midterm elections. As Jackson Proskow reports from Dallas, Trump is under increasing pressure to find a political win amid his lowest-ever polling numbers.

Redmond Shannon reports on how Canada has joined the growing chorus of condemnation against Israeli settler violence, and how Israel's government is retaliating.

Plus, turning grief into goodwill: Mike Armstrong sits down with the Montreal family of Frank Doyle, who died in the 9/11 attacks, and hears how they're honouring his legacy by helping people on the other side of the world.
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