Global National with Dawna Friesen

Canada's next governor general will be Louise Arbour. David Akin reports on Arbour's remarkable resume, and what she's promising to do in her new role. As the World Health Organization confirms the hantavirus outbreak on a luxury ⁠cruise ‌ship held off West Africa, Heidi Petracek looks at the safety measures being taken on the ship, and how the virus might have spread. PrescribeIT is intended to modernize how drugs are prescribed in Canada, but it's only accomplished a fraction of what it was tasked with, and now the beleaguered program is being shut down. Jillian Piper explains why, as calls grow for the auditor general to investigate. Jackson Proskow looks at how both the U.S. and Iran are claiming to be in control of the Strait of Hormuz. Touria Izri explains how artificial intelligence is being used to alter the accents of call centre workers, the Canadian companies accused of it, and why advocates say it's a problem that goes beyond labour practices. Melissa Ridgen reports on how a group of First Nations is fighting the Alberta separatist movement. And Travis Prasad reports on the concerns being raised after a jet skier struck a grey whale off Vancouver.
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Jillian Piper reports on the federal government's lifeline to Canadian steel, aluminum, and copper businesses drowning in U.S. tariffs, as calls grow pleading for help for other struggling industries. David Akin explains how Canada and the European Union are strengthening their trade ties, and Carney's new commitment to Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. The U.S. and Israel's ceasefire with Iran is being threatened by fresh attacks across the Strait of Hormuz and other parts of the Middle East. Jackson Proskow looks at what both the U.S. and Iran are being accused of as the ceasefire is threatened, and the growing pressure to end the war amid a weakening global economy. Katherine Ward reports on the suspected hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship carrying about 150 people, including four Canadians. The deaths of three passengers are being linked to the virus. Plus, in a Global News exclusive, Jeff Semple explains why the Chinese government is targeting Shen Yun and the performance dance group celebrating Chinese culture. And some A-listers are skipping this year's Met Gala because of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Touria Izri explains the backlash, and which high-profile names won't be at the New York show.
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Iran presents a proposal to end the war in 30 days -- why U.S. President Donald Trump is unlikely to accept it. Plus, a look back to the devastating fires in Fort McMurray, Alberta, a decade later. And the mysterious murder of a Montreal police officer that remains unsolved after 30 years.
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The U.S. president vows to pull thousands of troops out of Germany, after the country's chancellor slams the war with Iran. Plus, discount airline Spirit ceases operations, leaving customers on both sides of the border scrambling. And the dangerous ripple effects as B.C. loses more of its glaciers to climate change.
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A Calgary father is accused of murdering his two young children. As Coleen Christie explains, the victims' bodies were found in the man's vehicle yesterday morning. As blockades remain at the Strait of Hormuz, Heidi Petracek reports on gas prices soaring to near record levels, and Heather Yourex-West explains why U.S. President Donald Trump says he doesn't need congressional approval to continue his war on Iran. Jillian Piper reports on Ottawa's new move meant to protecting passengers while punishing airlines that keep breaking the rules. As the investigation into the online posting of the Alberta voter list continues, Jasmine King tells you what Elections Alberta says happened and when, and why one woman is disputing that timeline. Plus, World Cup woes: Eric Sorensen looks at who wins when international sport is mixed with international politics. And Banksy strikes again: Redmond Shannon tells you about the elusive street artist's newest masterpiece that has London buzzing.
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