Trump terminates tariff talks; Raptors president fired
U.S. President Donald Trump has suddenly ended trade negotiations with Canada. David Akin reports on what Trump calls an attack on the U.S., what happens now, and why some experts are cautiously optimistic things will work out. Redmond Shannon reports on the new claims Israeli troops are being ordered to shoot at Palestinians near aid sites in Gaza. Masai Ujiri has been fired as the president of the Toronto Raptors. Jeff Semple explains why fans are crying foul. Plus, the entertainment world mourns the loss of "The Dukes of Hazzard" star Rick Hurst. And walk this way: Melissa Ridgen takes a stroll down a landmark Winnipeg intersection pedestrians are reclaiming.
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U.S. insists it destroyed Iran's nuclear capability; Canadian's 'licence to thrill' dream comes true
The U.S. and Iran are pushing competing narratives about the outcome of the American bombing of Iran's nuclear program. How the Trump administration is doubling down on its claims of the Iranian facilities being destroyed, how Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is downplaying the damage done, and the fears of what Iran is still capable of. As the Israel-Iran truce holds, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now under renewed pressure to reach a ceasefire with Hamas. How Netanyahu has reportedly agreed to end the Gaza war within two weeks, what's known about the apparent deal, and the questions about internal Israeli opposition thwarting negotiations. Senators have passed Prime Minister Mark Carney's sweeping "nation-building" legislation, giving the federal government sweeping powers to fast-track major infrastructure projects. How Bill C-5 passed despite pushback from some senators, and what happens next with the province's wish lists of big projects. Plus, Quebec filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, known for box office hits like "Dune" and "Blade Runner 2049," will direct and executive produce the next James Bond movie. How Villeneuve is the latest Canadian to play a key role in the 007 franchise.
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Canada commits to NATO pledge; Rutte calls Trump 'Daddy'; Rockslide survivor speaks
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) members, including Canada, have all agreed to invest five per cent of their respective GDPs on defence by 2035. Mackenzie Gray explains how Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to meet Canada's new $150 billion annual target, and how it could cost Canadians. There's a lack of clarity on how much of Iran's nuclear capability was destroyed by American bombs. Jackson Proskow reports on the disparity between U.S. President Donald Trump's claims of the program being "obliterated" and some intelligence assessments of the attack. Questions are being renewed about a ceasefire in Gaza now that the Israel-Iran truce appears to be holding. Neetu Garcha speaks with Iranian-Canadians about how they're coping with that fragile ceasefire and their home country's uncertain future. With help with journalists on the ground in Gaza, Mike Armstrong explains how Palestinians feel their crisis is being ignored, and the international calls for Israel and Hamas to reach a peace deal. A man injured in last week's rockslide at Banff National Park's Bow Glacier Falls is remembering his friend who died in the tragedy. Heather Yourex-West hears from Khaled Elgamal, who owes his life to Hamza Benhilal. Plus: Maine squeeze. Heidi Petracek reports on Maine's campaign to win back Canadian tourists. And Dawna Friesen looks at why NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referred to Trump as "Daddy."
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Trump's f-bomb about Israel and Iran; "No Space for Bezos"; Fanged fish fossil
The fragile Israel-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding after U.S. President Donald Trump angrily and bluntly slammed both countries for briefly violating the truce. Jackson Proskow looks at Trump's influence over the Middle East conflict, what Trump says he's no longer interested in, and the questions about whether Iran's nuclear program was fully demolished. Mike Armstrong reports from Tel Aviv on how people are feeling about the truce; how foreign nationals are trying to escape; how both Israel and Iran are claiming victory; and how Israel's government is trying to return life to normal. Mackenzie Gray reports from Brussels about the tens of billions Canada would have to shell out to meet NATO's new spending targets. Plus: a prime event delivered with protests. Redmond Shannon reports on the backlash in Venice, Italy over the wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos. And Heidi Petracek explains how a new species of ancient fish has been discovered from a fossil found in Nova Scotia.
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Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire; SGA's historic NBA feat
U.S. President Donald Trump claims Israel and Iran have agreed to a "complete and total" ceasefire. Jackson Proskow reports on what's known about it. Canada strikes a new security and defence deal with the European Union. Mackenzie Gray reports on what this is supposed to allow Canada to do faster. The heat is on dangerously in central Canada. Touria Izri looks at how people are coping under the blistering temperatures. And Canadian hotshot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has made NBA history by slam dunking his way into an elite club. Jeff Semple heads to where it all began: SGA's hometown of Hamilton, Ont.
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