Global National with Dawna Friesen

Four astronauts, including Canada's Jeremy Hansen, are now in orbit after the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on the Orion spacecraft. This is NASA's first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. Mike Armstrong reports from the Canadian Space Agency's headquarters on the excitement for the start of the 10-day journey around the moon, and Heidi Petracek looks at Canada's enthusiasm for a lunar mission reigniting passion for space exploration. Jackson Proskow reports on the latest threats and mixed messages from U.S. President Donald Trump about the war on Iran, ahead of Trump's address to the nation. Redmond Shannon looks at Israel's plan to take full control of southern Lebanon, and where it leaves hundreds of thousands of residents. Jillian Piper explains how violence and volatility in the Middle East is being linked to a rise in youth radicalization online, including in Canada. Heather Yourex-West looks at how some of Canada's minimum wage workers are getting a raise, and how critics say it's not enough. Touria Izri looks at the new White House report highlighting some Canadian trade policies that are irritating the U.S. Plus, a doggone good reunion: Dawna tells you about a lost pup, the animal's injured owner, and the delicate rescue operation in a remote location.
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U.S. President Donald Trump is telling allies who are not helping him in the war on Iran to "get your own oil" as they face oil shortages amid Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Jackson Proskow reports on what the Trump administration is signalling about the next phase of its war on Iran. Heidi Petracek explains how rising gas prices are affecting more than the price at the pumps, and Redmond Shannon looks at how the airline industry is trying to cope with a shortage of jet fuel. Heather Yourex-West explains the setback on the path for a new pipeline from Alberta to B.C. Melissa Ridgen explains why Canada's much criticized Vaccine Injury Separate Program (VISP) is ending, and what's replacing it. Also, what police say Tiger Woods was carrying in his pocket at the time of his March 27 vehicle crash in Florida. Plus, remembering a tireless champion of social justice: Eric Sorensen looks back on the life of Canadian politician, activist, and humanitarian Stephen Lewis.
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Air Canada president and CEO Michael Rousseau will retire in September amid heavy criticism for his English-only condolence video after two of the airline's pilots were killed in a plane crash at New York's LaGuardia Airport. Mike Armstrong looks at the fallout from the bilingual backlash toward Rousseau, and what happens next. The federal and Ontario
governments are pledging to inject billions of taxpayer dollars into
housing-related infrastructure in the province. Mackenzie Gray looks at how the money will be spent, and how it could lead to more homes being built. Jillian Piper reports on the lack of clarity over whether Liberal MP Michael Ma will face consequences for his comments that appear to question the existence of reported human rights abuses in China. Jackson Proskow explains U.S. President Donald Trump's ultimatum to Iran as the threat of a U.S. ground invasion looms. Plus, what people watch on TV in
Afghanistan is tightly controlled by the Taliban, but there's one channel
defying the country's rules. Jeff Semple looks at how Amu TV is reaching
millions of Afghans, and its Canadian connection.
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The NDP chooses Avi Lewis as its new leader, as the party seeks to rebuild following their decimation in the 2025 election. Plus, the online war of memes between Washington and Tehran over the Middle East conflict. And NASA astronauts make their final preparations before their mission to the moon.
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Houthi rebels in Yemen join the fight as the war in the Middle East enters its second month. Plus, golf superstar Tiger Woods is out on bail after being accused of impaired driving over his SUV rollover. And a whale of a discovery by a Canadian biologist.
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