Global National with Dawna Friesen

Disaster has struck Venezuela after two back-to-back earthquakes. Jackson Proskow reports on the destruction and the race to find survivors, while Kevin Gallagher looks at the fears Venezuela's government cannot cope.

Redmond Shannon reports on Europe's historic heat wave, and how the political debate is heating up over air conditioning.

David Akin looks at what Prime Minister Mark Carney is saying about October's Alberta separatism referendum, a surprise phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump, and the future of 24 Sussex Drive.

Katherine Ward explains why wait times in Canadian emergency rooms are getting worse, and the possible ways to fix the problem.

Eric Sorensen explains what soccer fans can expect for what should be a fast-paced Round of 32 match at the World Cup.

Plus, a Halifax man recently ran into trouble when he tried to board his flight to Winnipeg with the cremated remains of his pet dog. Heidi Petracek reports on Vincent Masse's cautionary tale, what the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) is saying about carrying ashes onto a plane, and how the situation still ultimately had a happy ending.
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Canada could not find a way to win its group in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but the team is still going to the knockout rounds for the first time in its history. Sarah MacDonald looks at how World Cup host city Vancouver is celebrating despite Canada's loss to Switzerland. And Eric Sorensen recaps Canada's loss in the final group stage game, and what it means for the Round of 32.

Touria Izri looks at how Montreal Police Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and Michel Mizrahi - the two men killed in Monday's shooting spree - were honoured today.

Jillian Piper explains how the federal government is taking its first steps to designate three new projects that are of national interest, making them eligible for fast-tracked approvals.

Heidi Petracek reports on how one Nova Scotia bridge builder is trying to survive amid U.S. President Donald Trump's hefty tariffs on Canadian steel.

A 41-year-old man from Iran who was given a scholarship to study at Ottawa's Carleton University has been flagged by national security agencies as a threat. As Jeff Semple explains, there are fears the man's studies could be helping Iran's weapons program.

Plus, a Calgary woman is behind Team Canada's crisp kits. Heather Yourex-West speaks with Holly Gallacher about the pressure of creating the jerseys, the inspiration behind her designs, and how each shirt is hiding a good luck charm.
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Montreal police are revealing new details about Monday's shooting spree that left Const. Mohamed Lamine Benredouane and civilian Michel Mizrahi dead. Mike Armstrong looks at what we're learning, and Touria Izri reports on the gunman's possible motives.

Redmond Shannon looks at the tragic consequences of Europe's record-breaking heat wave.

Jackson Proskow reports on the air quality concerns in Los Angeles, where a fire at a frozen food warehouse has been burning since June 17, and why crews are having a tough time dousing the flames.

Heather Yourex-West reports on the rule changes aimed at dampening late night noise from next month's Calgary Stampede, and why some politicians consider it party-pooping.

Heidi Petracek explains why a New Brunswick art gallery is defending showing the 'Piss Christ (Immersions)' photo, which depicts a crucifix submerged in the artist's own urine, how Christians are calling it blasphemous, and why the artist says critics are missing the point.

Plus, goal-getters: Eric Sorensen explains how soccer's biggest names are meeting the moment at the 2026 World Cup.
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A gunbattle in Montreal leaves a police officer and civilian dead while another officer is wounded. What we know about the armed suspect who also died at the scene. Plus, how Keir Starmer became the latest British prime minister to call it quits. And remembering one of the most influential moguls in music, Clive Davis.
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Delegates from the U.S. and Iran meet in Switzerland for peace talks. Why they're being complicated by proxy wars and the U.S. president himself. Plus, how civilians in Crimea are feeling the squeeze of Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities. And how Canadians are paying more for insurance, in the face of the climate crisis.
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