Global National with Dawna Friesen

All the Canadian passengers from the MV Hondius cruise struck by hantavirus in the southern Atlantic Ocean are now back in the country and self-isolating. Heidi Petracek reports on what we're learning about some of them, how they're doing, and the cruise captain's message to the public. And it's understandable this outbreak is triggering unease and flashbacks to the COVID-19 pandemic, but as Mike Armstrong explains, doctors underscore there are big differences between the two diseases. Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump is blasting Iran's proposal to end the war, and how the world is bracing for energy shortages because of the Strait of Hormuz blockades. Heather Yourex-West looks at how the high cost of gas is driving Canadians to redraw their vacation plans, and how businesses which rely on tourism are bracing for impact. Jillian Piper looks at how more Canadians are starting to travel to the U.S. again. Also, a Global News exclusive: a man convicted in the U.S. and facing charges in India for allegedly helping to plan one of the world's largest terrorist attacks is fighting to keep his Canadian citizenship. Jeff Semple explains how Tahawwur Hussain Rana is accused of lying to obtain it, and why it can take so long to revoke citizenship in Canada. Plus, Eric Sorensen explains why five countries are boycotting Eurovision, the world's biggest song contest.
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Passengers of the hantavirus-hit ship disembark, including four Canadians who are now back on home soil. How health officials are trying to contain the spread. Plus, U.S. President Trump condemns Tehran's response to the latest American peace proposal. And the Mother's Day events held across Canada, including those struggling with loss.
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The Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship prepares to arrive in the Canary Islands, amid plans to evacuate passengers. Plus, the tragedy and the calls for change over selling energy drinks to kids. And a look at Colombia's 'cocaine hippos' descended from animals owned by notorious drug dealer Pablo Escobar.
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More Canadians have been caught up in the hantavirus outbreak on the
MV Hondius. Heidi Petracek reports on the latest precautions and reassurances, as health officials prepare for the ship's arrival. Jillian Piper looks at how Canada's youth unemployment rose in April. Mackenzie Gray reports from Brockville, Ont., where a teenager has been charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of a mother and her two daughters. Heather Yourex-West reports on Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's optimism about that pipeline memorandum of understanding (MOU) after her meeting today with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Jackson Proskow reports on the tense waiting game for an Iran peace deal. The truth is out there: Nathaniel Dove reports on what the U.S. government's newly released UFO files reveal. Plus, happy 100th birthday, Sir David Attenborough! Redmond Shannon looks at the celebrations honouring the natural historian and beloved broadcaster.
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At least 12 countries, including Canada, are working to trace passengers who disembarked from a luxury cruise ship before cases of the deadly hantavirus were confirmed onboard. Heidi Petracek reports on the Canadians being monitored, and how the World Health Organization is trying to alleviate fears of another pandemic. And Mike Armstrong has the fresh details about how two passengers could have caught the virus before embarking on the cruise, the rarity of human-to-human cases, and the seriousness of the disease. Katherine Dornian explains why Manitoba has declared a public health emergency after a spike in HIV cases. Touria Izri explains how much money some Canadians could be awarded from a class-action lawsuit filed after a data breach at the Canada Revenue Agency. Heather Yourex-West looks at the growing skepticism about the Alberta and federal government's memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy. Melissa Ridgen explains how the Métis National Council is facing financial collapse after being ordered to pay $11.8 million in a lawsuit against its former leaders, staff and consultants. Plus, Palestinian photojournalist Saher Alghorra has won a Pulitzer Prize for his haunting images of Israel's war on Hamas in Gaza. Redmond Shannon tells you about Alghorra's exceptional work, and what drives him to keep documenting his photos for the world to see.
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