Global National with Dawna Friesen

Reports of hundreds dead in Iran, as the regime cracks down on anti-government protests while threatening to retaliate should the U.S. intervene. Plus, how the Trump administration is defending an ICE agent's fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis. And why a single robin is stirring a birdwatching frenzy in Montreal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What we're learning from the deepening anti-government unrest in Iran, as an information blackout drags on. Plus, the growing demonstrations in the U.S. fueled by shootings involving ICE. And how scientists are using sound to track and protect fish off of the B.C. coast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The unrest in Iran is intensifying. Redmond Shannon reports on what the regime is now doing to suppress protesters, and the pleas for U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene; and Heidi Petracek speaks with Iranian-Canadians about what they hope will happen. The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency is now under fire for two shootings this week. Jackson Proskow reports on the skepticism over what the White House is claiming happened, as newly released video surfaces of Wednesday's deadly confrontation in Minneapolis. Jeff Semple explains why Venezuela's interim government has released some political prisoners. Candice Cole reports on Russia firing a hypersonic missile on Ukraine, despite all the efforts to reach a peace deal. Also: the good news from public health authorities about Canada's flu fight. Plus, goal squad: Eric Sorensen looks at who's scored a role on Canada's Olympic women's hockey team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tensions are rising in Minneapolis in the aftermath of Renee Nicole Good's death. The 37-year-old woman was shot and killed by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer yesterday. Jackson Proskow reports from Minneapolis on the competing narratives from federal and Minnesota officials putting the community on edge, and Dawna Friesen looks at what we're learning about the victim. Venezuela's interim government says it will release a "significant number" of foreigners and political prisoners, including opponents of captured leader Nicolás Maduro's regime. Jeff Semple reports from neighbouring Colombia on the reaction to the pending releases, and what it might mean for Venezuela's shifting political situation. Redmond Shannon reports on the White House's increasingly aggressive rhetoric on Greenland, and what reasons the U.S. could have for pursuing the territory besides security. Hundreds of homes are uninhabitable on Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Man., after a five-day power outage caused pipes to freeze and burst. Melissa Ridgen visits one of the houses needing repairs; explains why another First Nation is about to be evacuated; and how these situations are highlighting the need for better infrastructure in Indigenous communities. Touria Izri looks at what could happen to people once they stop taking weight loss drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy. Heidi Petracek explains how the federal government is trying to boost Canada's sovereign space launch capabilities. Plus, what the flock? Supermarket sheep?? Dawna tells you about the dozens of sheep that invaded a grocery store. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is outrage after a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer shot and killed a 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis. Touria Izri reports on the deadly confrontation, how the White House is justifying the shooting, and how Minnesota officials are pushing back. Politicians and Indigenous leaders are assessing the damage on Pimicikamak Cree Nation, Man., where a power outage in December forced thousands of people from their homes. Melissa Ridgen explains why it could take a while for residents to return home, and what's being called for to assist recovery efforts. Heather Yourex-West reports on an independent review into Calgary's water main problems, and when the issues started. Jackson Proskow reports on the U.S. seizure of two Russian-flagged oil tankers, why Russia is condemning the interception, what could come next amid Venezuela's uncertain future, and how U.S. President Donald Trump's pressure tactics extend to Greenland. Jeff Semple reports from Cúcuta, Colombia on how Venezuela's humanitarian crisis has spilled over into neighbouring Colombia, and how uncertainty is growing after the U.S. captured deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Plus, Heidi Petracek reports on the small Nova Scotia town mourning the loss of a teenage boy attacked by dogs. Plus, a new way to play: Redmond Shannon reports on Lego's new "smart bricks," and why critics are worried it will limit imagination rather than spur innovation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices