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Leaked Pentagon documents with classified details on the war in Ukraine allege pro-Russian hackers successfully gained access to a Canadian natural gas company. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's reassurances, the embarrassment for the U.S. over the leak, what happened to Trudeau's website as Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyal visited Ottawa, and Canada's fresh pledge of military aid to Ukraine. A delegation of Canadian MPs from all major parties is in Taiwan, in a gesture of solidarity amid rising tensions with China. Taiwan sees itself as an independent state, while China views it as a breakaway province. The focus of the Canadians' visit, which is being paid for by Taiwan. A Calgary man named Richard Robert Mantha, 59, is facing a long list of charges related to the sexual assault, drugging, and kidnapping of multiple sex workers. How the charges result from an investigation at a rural Alberta property, the eerie parallels to the case of serial killer Robert “Willy” Pickton, and the continued calls for laws to better protect the rights of sex workers. With many people feeling the pinch of rising inflation, some have decided they can no longer care for their furry friends. Where some abandoned pets are ending up, and the advice to pet owners who've fallen on hard times. Plus, Tupperware turbulence. the major problems for a kitchen mainstay. And pain in the ash: how Russia's Shiveluch volcano is creating disruptions and even entertainment for neighbouring residents.

Police are investigating what they call a hate-motivated attack at a mosque in Markham, Ontario, after a South Asian man allegedly threatened to burn down the building, uttered Islamophobic slurs, and tried to run down worshippers with his vehicle. The investigation, the fears in the Muslim community, and the calls for government to beef up its fight against Islamophobia. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is being investigated by the province's ethics commissioner. What's prompted the review, and her reaction. Rep. Justin Jones, one of the two Black Democratic lawmakers expelled from the Tennessee state legislature after participating in gun control demonstrations, has now been reinstated. Justin Pearson is expected to be reappointed to his old job, too. Why there's speculation the dismissal has more to do with the men's skin colour than their role in the protests. About one in six adults around the world will struggle with infertility at some point in their life, according to a new report from the World Health Organization, which is calling for better access to treatment. The toll the disease is taking in Canada, and the expensive roadblocks couples trying to have children face. Plus, it's an incident triggering outrage, disgust, and shock around the world. What the Dalai Lama said to a young boy, and how His Holiness is now apologizing. And determined dad: the journey and transformation of a Nunavut man who shed 75 pounds to give his son a life-saving gift.

Tensions rise in downtown Vancouver as city crews remove an encampment, consisting of hundreds of tents and structures, in the neighbourhood known as the Downtown Eastside. Why the mayor is acting now, the reaction, and what this could mean for all the people there who have nowhere else to go. Some Canadian women and their children, who've been held for years in detention camps for family members of suspected ISIS militants, are leaving Syria and headed back to Canada. The repatriation of these detainees, and the murky legal situation they face upon their returns. Tensions are high in Israel after violence erupted again at Jerusalem's Al-Asqa Mosque during Ramadan prayers, as police stormed the building, beating and arresting hundreds of Palestinians. How Canada and other countries are criticizing Israeli forces. Plus: spring storms and weather warnings. The messy mix of weather affecting millions of Canadians. And the art of artificial intelligence: why an Alberta podcaster is using the technology to reimagine former and current Canadian politicians as glamourous rock stars.

Former U.S. president Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to his alleged role in hush money payments during his 2016 presidential campaign. The historic day, the security concerns, and the duelling demonstrations outside the courthouse. A gruesome find has been made at a landfill just outside of Winnipeg. What police are saying about their investigation into the discovery of the body of Linda Mary Beardy, a 33-year-old Indigenous woman. Chinese Canadians who dare to speak out against the Chinese Communist Party can face daily, distressing consequences. The victims often include oppressed minority and religious groups, such as Uyghurs or followers of the spiritual group Falun Gong. How the victims say their cries for help are finally being heard after reporting the abuse for years. As the push grows to invest in green energy, RBC is one of 25 banks helping fund coal mine operator RWE. How that company says the money is being spent. Plus: Virgin Orbit, billionaire Richard Branson's satellite launching company, has filed for bankruptcy protection. How the British entrepreneur's venture fell back to Earth.

Astronaut Jeremy Hansen will become the first Canadian to circle the moon, after being named as one of four crew members to join next year's Artemis II expedition. Global National dives into Hansen's background, what the 2024 lunar mission will entail, and Canada's future contributions to space exploration. Global News has uncovered evidence and examples that show Beijing has coerced Chinese Canadians into spying on others in their community. Victims say Chinese police treat their family members in China as hostages and threaten the safety of their loved ones. The Chinese Canadians who say they've been targeted by the Chinese government. Former U.S. president Donald Trump is in New York City, where he is expected to be arraigned on criminal charges. He is the first former American commander-in-chief to be charged with a crime, with the case stemming from a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels. Jackson Proskow reports from Manhattan on the anticipation ahead of Trump's arraignment, and what the next steps are in the historic case. A Canadian Armed Forces team is preparing for deployment, as part of a multinational effort to monitor and enforce sanctions on North Korea. The behind-the-scenes look at the training mission, as the Canadian Armed Forces prepares for potential intercepts in the sky. Plus, Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen speaks one-on-one with Dawna Friesen about his excitement for next year's lunar journey, the significance of the mission, and how teamwork and his childhood treehouse prepared him for this critical moment.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is being accused of interfering in legal cases after a recording was released of her phone conversation with Artur Pawlowski, a controversial Calgary street pastor facing criminal charges for his involvement in the 2022 Coutts border blockade. What was said on the tape, the reaction, and the damage control Smith is executing ahead of the Alberta election. Only three months into 2023, and already, 13 young people have died in Alberta's child welfare system. The concerns about this troubling trend, and how one woman is fighting to get custody of her own daughter, before the girl becomes the next grim statistic. Many Canadians are struggling with the cost of living. What the federal budget could mean for inflation. There are renewed concerns about the health of Pope Francis. Why he's been hospitalized. Scientists say a gamma-ray burst from October 2022 may be the "brightest one of all time" (BOAT), with the blast being so powerful, it blinded space equipment. How the cosmic explosion occurred, and what it could signify for future scientific studies. Plus: oh, behave! The Dutch government's new ad campaign aimed at a certain group of tourists.

The federal government released its 2023 budget, with the centrepiece focused around what Ottawa is calling a "grocery rebate," though Canadians can spend it on anything they want. The Liberals also aimed to set the country on its "green path to the future" with clean energy announcements made, while shoring up Canada's fiscal foundation for a potential slowdown of the economy. The big takeaways of the budget, and the political strategizing Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland had to navigate. Plus, Freeland speaks on how a potential recession could play out. Reaching Canada's net-zero emissions target is a key focus of the 2023 federal budget, with billions of dollars in tax credits being available to companies currently in the clean technology sector. How some Alberta energy industry entrepreneurs are calling for more government support in making the transition to green tech. A Quebec provincial police officer was killed on Monday night after being called to intervene in a dispute in an apartment building where the suspect was allegedly uttering threats. The suspect allegedly attacked the female police officer during the arrest. It's reported the officer then fell from the second story of the building and later died in the hospital. The suspect was fatally shot by two additional officers who arrived at the scene. The mourning of what the town's mayor is calling a "tragic" event. And, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to a monthlong delay of his controversial judicial reforms, calming some tensions in Israel after months of protests. But democracy advocates say the deal was negotiated in bad faith. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Tel Aviv, Israel, on the political disarray within the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delayed his controversial plans to overhaul the government's judicial system, following mass protests across the country. The turmoil across Israel, the events fuelling further anger, and where the conflict could be heading. In its budget for 2023, the federal government is expected to unveil a "grocery rebate" aimed at helping 11 million Canadian households afford basic necessities amid soaring food inflation. Who qualifies, how much money is being given, and what economists are saying the measure really is. Three children and three adults have been killed in a mass shooting at a private, Christian elementary school in Nashville, Tenn. We report on who the 28-year-old shooter was, the connection to the school, and the reignited calls to ban assault weapons in the U.S. In Saskatchewan, two Indigenous sisters have been granted conditional bail after being behind bars for nearly 30 years for a murder they say they didn't commit, while a federal review of the case unfolds. A look at the long journey for justice for Nerissa and Odelia Quewezance, and the high-profile advocates fighting for them along the way. Plus, powerful and poignant tributes in Edmonton. The regimental funeral for two fallen police officers, Constables Brett Ryan and Travis Jordan, and the fond memories shared of them.

U.S. President Joe Biden has visited Ottawa for the first time since assuming office. A look at his address to Canadian Parliament, the ice-breaking moment, what his trip accomplished, including the deals he struck with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and how Ottawa residents reacted. Two special guests were in the House of Commons for Biden's speech: the two Michaels. The salute to Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, the Canadian men who spent more than 1,000 days detained in China before being released in September 2021. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is speaking in support of Toronto MP Han Dong, who is at the centre of Chinese influence allegations. Two separate national security sources also say Dong advocated for the delayed release of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor. What Trudeau had to say. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing growing anger over his coalition's push to give itself increased power. The changes benefitting the Netanyahu government, and how even Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara has warned the leader is breaking the law. Plus: avian flu fears are soaring. The calls for humans to be vaccinated against this virus.

Ontario MP Han Dong has resigned from the Liberal caucus and will sit as an Independent member of Parliament. His decision came hours after Global News reported that Dong advised a Chinese diplomat in 2021 to delay the release of Canadians Michael Spavor and Michael Korvig from a Chinese jail, according to two seperate national security forces. The increased demands for answers about what the government knew when, and details on Dong's political background and voting record. U.S. President Joe Biden is in Ottawa for his first official visit to Canada since he was elected, and it's the first time any American leader has traveled to the Canadian capital since 2016. What's on the agenda for Biden's impending talks with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Roxham Road border crossing has been a long-standing issue for both the U.S. and Canada, with Quebec saying it no longer has the resources to deal with the influx of migrants seeking a better life. The long journey asylum-seekers face trying to enter our country. TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew was grilled by U.S. Congress over concerns of the app being a threat to the country's privacy and national security, despite Chew's insistence of TikTok being safe for public use. The growing pressure from American lawmakers to either force Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off the application, or for it to be banned outright.