Prime Minister Mark Carney is promising to double Canada's electricity grid, which is already under strain as demand for power soars across the country. Mackenzie Gray explains the plan's timeline, how much it will cost, Carney's promise to lower energy bills, and the potential impact on the environment. Jillian Piper explains why Honda is indefinitely parking its plan to build an electric vehicle plant in New Tecumseth, Ont., how it's a big economic blow for the town, and how Carney is reacting. Candice Cole reports on Chinese President Xi Jinping's stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump about Taiwan. Heidi Petracek reports on the renewed scrutiny on cruise ships after two vessels were locked down because of two different viruses this month. Plus, a Canadian woman is a leading voice among hundreds in the United Kingdom accusing billionaire Mohamed Al-Fayed of sexually assaulting or trafficking them. Al-Fayed, who once owned the luxury department store Harrods, died in 2023 before any charges were laid against him. Redmond Shannon speaks with Shanta Sundarason about her push for a public inquiry into Al-Fayed's alleged crimes, and how the case is about more than just the businessman.

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