Global National with Dawna Friesen

Canada's inflation rate jumps again, as the Iran war and the resulting energy crisis drives up living costs. Plus, why the Ontario premier is reversing course over the purchase of a private jet. And the robot racers in China leaving human records in the dust.
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High-stakes talks on ending the war on Iran will get underway tomorrow in Islamabad. Candice Cole reports on what U.S. President Donald Trump says he's prepared to do if Iran doesn't accept his deal; and what Iran's chief negotiator says the U.S. must do. Heather Yourex-West reports on the looming jet fuel shortage in Europe that could upend Canadians' travel plans. Lexy Benedict explains why the Ontario government is now selling the ⁠second-hand private jet⁠ purchased for Premier Doug Ford's use to travel provincewide. Grace Ke reports from the gathering held in Vancouver today, exactly one year after the deadly attack at the Lapu Lapu festival. Katherine Ward speaks with the Canadian surgeon on a mission to transform how medical teams manage liver injuries. Eric Sorensen explains why the future of LIV Golf is in doubt. Plus, monkey love: Heidi Petracek tells you about Yuji, the baby monkey in Mexico capturing worldwide attention for its adorable attachment to a special stuffed animal friend; and how these tiny primates find a spot in the hearts of humans.
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Iran shutters the Strait of Hormuz again amid new violence and the U.S. blockade in the war in the Middle East. Plus, how China is benefiting from the global disorder, including the lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. And the program to inspire more young women to become the doctors and surgeons of tomorrow.

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Iran reopens the Strait of Hormuz for now, in light of the Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. Why the U.S. blockade of the vital oil supply route is complicating the arrangement. Plus, the bipartisan push in Parliament to bolster Canada's arctic security. And AI resurrects late Hollywood star Val Kilmer for one more role, sparking industry backlash.
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A 10-day ceasefire has been reached between Israel and Lebanon. Redmond Shannon reports on what both sides are agreeing to do, what Israel is refusing to do, and why it's tenuous. Dawna tells you what Pope Leo is now saying, as U.S. President Donald Trump continues to clash with him. Touria Izri reports on the warning Europe is about to run out of aviation fuel; and what this means for flights, airfares, and summer vacation plans. Caryn Lieberman reports on the floodwaters that have swept through an Ontario town, and what's expected in the next few days. The Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) is warning hospitalizations are rising for vaccine-preventable respiratory diseases. Heather Yourex-West looks at the various reasons why vaccination rates are dropping across Canada. Plus, after being back on Earth for almost a week, the Artemis II crew is sharing more of its thoughts and experiences from its record-breaking trip around the moon. Eric Sorensen reports on what astronauts Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Reid Wiseman are saying about their remarkable journey; and Jackson Proskow sits down for an interview with Canada's Jeremy Hansen, who says the magnitude of the mission still hasn't sunk in.
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