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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Japan earthquake; Doug Ford's Disney trip; Dad goes the distance

    2026-07-29 | 26 mins.
    The race is on to find survivors after a powerful earthquake rattled southern Japan. Redmond Shannon reports on the collapse at a shopping centre, and the warning of what could come next.

    Mike Armstrong looks at what could derail the progress in the fight against wildfires in both France and Spain.

    Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump's private meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went today at the White House.

    Jillian Piper looks at the signs Trump's latest tariff threat is stalling the Canadian economy.

    Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's never charged taxpayers for expenses, so how does he explain billing them for a trip to a Disney resort? Colin D'Mello reports.

    In a Global News exclusive, Jeff Semple sits down with a pro-democracy activist in Canada, who says she's been targeted by China's "ethnic unity" law. The legislation allows the Chinese government to pursue people abroad and criminally charge them if they "undermine ethnic unity and progress or create ethnic division."

    Plus, unwavering strength: Marney Blunt catches up with the Ontario father who swam about 110 kilometres in 12 days for a cause close to his heart — and his daughter's.
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    ER doctors burning out; Alberta medical test changes; 75-year curse ends

    2026-07-28 | 25 mins.
    Canadian ERs are sending out an SOS. Katherine Ward explains why so many emergency physicians are burning out, and the potential remedies.

    Heather Yourex-West explains why Albertans can now refer themselves for medical tests.

    Mike Armstrong reports on the unprecedented wildfires burning up parts of France and Spain, and Taya Fast looks at how merging wildfires in British Columbia are chasing hundreds of more people out of their homes.

    Seán O'Shea catches up with some drivers in Windsor, Ont. who were excited about finally being able to cross the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

    Pentagon officials have reportedly raised concerns that because of the war on Iran, the U.S. is running out of weapons needed for future conflicts. Jackson Proskow reports on how President Donald Trump is denying this, and what he claims is the reason he backed off from his threat of a "massive attack" on Iran.

    Plus, jubilation in Ireland: Redmond Shannon tells you about the Gaelic football curse that was finally punted away after 75 painful years.
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    Berlin Pride parade attack; Triple byelection races; U.S. tariffs sting

    2026-07-27 | 26 mins.
    German police kill the man suspected of attacking one of Europe's largest LGBTQ2+ celebrations in Berlin.

    Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney sets a date for three byelections to decide the balance of power in Ottawa.

    And how Canada's honey industry is feeling the sting from U.S. tariffs.
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    Wildfire fight in B.C.; Drought plagues Europe; Mosquito season explodes

    2026-07-26 | 26 mins.
    The growing number of evacuation orders throughout British Columbia, as wildfires run rampant.

    Plus, the hot and dry conditions plaguing Europe as the continent grapples with a wildfire crisis of its own.

    And why the Prairies are dealing with a population explosion of mosquitoes.
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    Gordie Howe Bridge ceremony; Forced labour tariffs reality check

    2026-07-25 | 26 mins.
    After disinviting American officials, Canada celebrates the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Mackenzie Gray reports from Windsor, Ont. on the event, and how U.S. President Donald Trump is reacting.

    Meanwhile, Trump's new forced labour tariffs are in effect. Sixty countries, including Canada, are facing the levy as Trump accuses them of importing products made with forced labour. Jillian Piper has a reality check on the allegations, and tells you how countries are reacting.

    Sarah MacDonald reports from Kamloops, B.C., where evacuees are taking shelter after escaping wildfires threatening their homes.

    Wildfires are also ravaging Spain. As Redmond Shannon explains, the country has now declared its first ever wildfire emergency.

    Touria Izri looks at how the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. keeps growing.

    Eric Sorensen tells you about Canadian math whiz Jacob Tsimerman, who was just bestowed with the discipline's highest honour.

    Plus, a self-described "tiny" Canadian's enormous impact on the big Hollywood blockbuster "The Odyssey." Heather Yourex-West introduces you to Devyn Dalton, who stands 4'6", and how she was selected to be the stunt double for superstar Matt Damon, who stands 5'10". And find out how Damon was so impressed by Dalton.
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About Global National with Dawna Friesen
Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories. Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day. Global National has news bureaus and correspondents in every major Canadian city, as well as Washington and London. The multiple award-winning Global National has been voted Best Newscast by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) of Canada and by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Screen Awards).
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