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There are more allegations about a Liberal MP who national security sources tell Global News was in contact with the Chinese consul general in Toronto in 2021. Han Dong, an Ontario MP, is the politician who national security officials allegedly briefed senior aides to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about before the 2019 election, warning them Dong was believed to be part of a Chinese foreign interference network. Dong denies the allegations. Now, Global News has learned about a conversation Han Dong had with a Chinese diplomat about the two Michaels while they were still being held in a Chinese jail. Former U.S. president Donald Trump's lawyer has been ordered to hand over records from the criminal investigation into the handling of classified documents at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence. How serious this unexpected twist is, and how it could affect the possible indictment and arrest of Trump. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited troops near Bakhmut, where some of the most intense battles during Russia's full-scale invasion have raged for months. Meanwhile, Chinese President Xi Jinping wrapped up his talks in Moscow with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The state of the war between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, Japan defeated the U.S. in the finals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic, with superstar Shohei Ohtani striking out Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout to clinch the championship. The celebrations from Japanese fans, and how Ohtani is making his pitch to be considered one of the greatest baseball players of all time.

There are multiple developments in the investigation into foreign meddling allegations. Liberal MP Han Dong, who sources allege is connected to Chinese government interference, is speaking out. Katie Telford, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's chief of staff, has now agreed to testify on foreign election interference before a Parliamentary committee. Why the opposition wants to hear from her, and the deadline special rapporteur David Johnston has to decide whether to call a public inquiry. While inflation in Canada has dropped, food prices just keep climbing, and grocery shoppers may be forking out more money than they intended. How people should be taking a closer look at their receipts, and the code of conduct most supermarkets follow when they charge the wrong price. From burnout to strains on mental health, Canada is dealing with a nursing shortage, and advocates say more needs to be done to retain nurses. What Nova Scotia is doing to keep them from quitting. And stirring show of support: see the poignant tribute in Edmonton for two fallen police officers, Constables Travis Jordan and Brett Ryan.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Moscow, getting some face time with his friend Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the powerful pair pledges to deepen their "no limits" partnership. What that might mean, the reaction to this meeting of authoritarian leaders, and how at least one foreign policy expert isn't ready to write the whole thing off. Extreme weather is becoming increasingly common all over the planet, and the United Nations has delivered a final warning that humanity must fast-track its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and prevent the irreversible effects of climate change. The science from the UN's report, and where it offers some hope. Former U.S. president Donald Trump says he's expecting to be arrested soon in a criminal case involving hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels, and he's rallied his supporters to protest in his defence. The security fears of what may happen if Trump is arrested, and what procedures would take place if he is charged. And while the NHL has been drawing praise for its efforts to be more inclusive by holding Pride Nights, some players and teams have refused to participate in the events. How hockey has changed, and how in some ways, it has not.

People in Edmonton are grieving the loss of Const. Brett Ryan, 30, and Const. Travis Jordan, 35, who were shot and killed while responding to a call about a family dispute. What's known about the teenaged gunman, the investigation, and how Jordan first made news in 2020 with a heartwarming gesture. An Ontario man is wanted by American authorities, accused of trying to purchase "sensitive equipment” for a tech firm in Tehran that supports Iran's military. Experts say the Iranian regime often uses Canada and Canadian companies to dodge sanctions and procure military equipment. Iran's weapons produced with North American parts are now being deployed in Russia's war against Ukraine. As more Western countries ban TikTok from government devices over security concerns, the U.S. is now threatening to ban the app altogether unless its Chinese owner ByteDance divests its stakes in the popular social media platform. How TikTok and the Chinese government are responding to Washington's ultimatum. Plus, highway to heal: how a company is using artificial intelligence to create songs it hopes will help surgeons.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has appointed former governor general and former law professor David Johnston as the special rapporteur to oversee the investigation into foreign interference. One of Johnston's duties will be to decide whether a public inquiry is needed. Why Johnston was chosen, his history working for the federal government, and the opposition's reaction. After two American financial institutions, Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, collapsed just days ago, shares for Switzerland's Credit Suisse have tanked to an all-time low. What caused Credit Suisse's latest problems, and how these developments are drawing parallels to the financial crisis that began in late 2007. The close-knit community of Amqui, Quebec is remembering the two men killed after a truck ran down pedestrians on the town's main street. What neighbours are saying about the man accused of the attack. Tropical cyclone Freddy has devastated parts of Africa, hitting the continent twice within a month while killing more than 200 people in Malawi and Mozambique. The destruction left behind, and how one of the longest and strongest tropical storms ever recorded is stumping meteorologists. And we have liftoff! How McMaster University's new space mission could help keep astronauts healthy.

The small town of Amqui in eastern Quebec is in shock after a pickup truck plowed into a group of pedestrians, killing two people and injuring nine others. Police say the driver Steeve Gagnon, 38, did it on purpose. What witnesses saw, what police say Gagnon did after the crash, and the reaction from a community in mourning. Ottawa is pouring $76 million into clearing the avalanche of complaints against airlines that accumulated over the holiday season. The strategy meant to help unhappy customers get their money back. A Russian jet and an unmanned American MQ-9 Reaper drone have collided over the Black Sea. How it happened, according to the Pentagon, and how Russia has a different story. Millions of Americans are getting hammered with another round of brutal winter weather. The storms bearing down, the destruction, how people are coping, and what's still to come. Also: trash talk. Why garbage keeps piling up in Paris. Plus: the ripple effects of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and Signature Bank collapsing. What it could mean for interest rates here in Canada. And inspiring inclusion and acceptance: meet the drag queen in British Columbia paving a path for the Punjabi queer community.

Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, two American banking companies, collapsed in the span of three days, and there's concerns their sudden demises could be contagious. What's being done in the U.S. to calm the fears of customers worried about their deposited money being at risk, and what it means for Canadian clients. Flair Airlines had four of its planes seized because of overdue payments, disrupting flights for customers and shaking public confidence on the future of low-cost carriers in Canada. The fallout from the mishap, and what it could mean for Canadians looking to save money on air travel in the future. King Charles III took centre stage for his first Commonwealth Day as monarch, with this year's theme being "forging a sustainable and peaceful common future". While diversity and culture played a prominent role in this iteration of the annual service, critics say the realities of the Commonwealth's colonial history can't be ignored. Plus, it's been 75 years since Chinese-Canadian hockey player Larry Kwong hit the ice for the New York Rangers, becoming the first non-Indigenous person of colour to play in the NHL. The story of the "China Clipper", and how his supporters are pushing for his impact on the sport to be formally recognized.

Intelligence sources have identified several alleged members of a covert network that sources say facilitated the transfer of funds from the Chinese consulate, in relation to allegations of foreign interference in Canada's 2019 federal election. Sources say the recipients included Ontario Progressive Conservative MPP Vincent Ke. How he's denying the accusations, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford's office is responding. As allegations of Chinese interference in Canada's democratic process mount, the federal government says it's beginning consultations on how to set up a foreign agent registry. How it's supposed to work, and what one former CSIS intelligence officer believes would be more beneficial. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has struck a deal with France to fund a new plan aimed at reducing the number of undocumented migrants arriving to the U.K. on small boats. Why the strategy is causing controversy. Also, how Google Canada announced it's ending its experiment of blocking some news sites, as MPs berated one of the tech giant's top executives. Plus, the airline merger cleared for takeoff in Canada despite competition concerns. And fighting racism: how a Canadian educator is hoping to use virtual reality to tackle a very real problem.

Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly has testified at a Parliamentary committee about alleged foreign interference in Canada's democratic process, confirming the federal government denied a diplomatic visa to a Chinese political operative. What else Joly had to say, why Conservative MP Michael Cooper was asked to apologize, and how the RCMP is investigating the possibility of more alleged Chinese police stations. The inner turmoil at Fox News is being exposed in a multi-billion-dollar lawsuit from Dominion Voting Systems. The voting machine company is suing the network for repeating former U.S. president Donald Trump's lie about the 2020 election being fraudulent. The text messages revealing what Fox host Tucker Carlson really thinks of Trump, and how Republicans are slamming Carlson's coverage of the January 6, 2021 Capitol riots. Canada's women's national soccer players testified on Parliament Hill about their pay equity dispute with Canada Soccer. What team captain Christine Sinclair said about disrespectful comments from Nick Bontis, the former president of the sport's governing body. Plus, they're a dynamic duo of Indigenous women who call themselves "dirty old grannies." How Bev Prince and Winnie Sam, better known as Lilet and Soogah, are helping their community laugh and heal.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under growing pressure to answer questions regarding what he knew about allegations of Chinese interference in Canada's democratic process. The heat Trudeau is taking from the opposition, and the Privy Council documents suggesting senior government officials were warned about intelligence showing Chinese government officials were covertly funnelling money to Canadian political candidates. A House of Commons committee has roasted the top executives of Canada's largest grocery store chains about their rising prices and record profits, as more shoppers struggle to pay for food. How CEOs were put on the hot seat and on notice, how they politely pushed back, and the unimpressive solutions they presented. In Ontario, an Indigenous child protection agency called Nogdawindamin is being praised for its innovative approach. How its leader has been unrelenting in his quest to keep Indigenous children in their communities. Also, the growing anger in Alberta after an oilsands leak was kept secret from the public for months. Plus, the intensifying danger for women risking their lives to work as journalists in Afghanistan. And why the European Space Agency says it's about time the moon had its own time zone.