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Thousands of people gathered in Ottawa to observe the 2022 national Remembrance Day ceremony; the first one held without public health restrictions since the pandemic began. The rituals that returned and how veterans are feeling. People in Kherson are cheering as Ukraine retakes control of the city, while Russian forces withdraw. The celebrations, the shift in momentum for Ukrainian troops, and what Russia's retreat means for the war. Divers for a History Channel documentary made an unexpected discovery off Florida's east coast, stumbling upon wreckage from the 1986 explosion of the Challenger space shuttle. How finding remnants of the ill-fated NASA shuttle is digging up memories of the deadly disaster. Plus, relief could be on the way for a Canadian airplane crew detained in the Dominican Republic for months. And the growing efforts to unlock the mysteries of chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), which has been detected in professional athletes and military veterans, and what still needs to be done to help treat those suffering in silence.

While pandemic measures have kept cold and flu season at bay, this winter could be different due to eased restrictions. The trio of viruses infecting Canadian children, the impact on the health-care system, what's making the problem worse, and the government plans to do about it. Russia's aggression has renewed concern about the state of Canada's Arctic defences. In a Global News exclusive, Jeff Semple heads on a Canadian Navy icebreaker to learn what's being done protect Northern waters. As smaller countries demand wealthier nations pay for climate change damages, there are concerns about the surge in fossil fuel lobbyists attending the COP27 summit. Why the oil and gas industry says its presence is important, and where Canada fits into the equation of solving the climate crisis. Plus, a mission to solve a mystery. Why Canadian veterans are being asked to donate their brains.

While many races for seats in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives remain up for grabs, early results from the midterm elections show the Democrats doing much better at holding off the Republicans than polls and pundits predicted. How the 'red wave' never materialized, reactions from candidates of both parties, and what the vote could mean for the 2024 presidential election. Then, Canada's relationship with China is under the microscope, following Global's exclusive reporting earlier this week about alleged Chinese interference in the 2019 federal election. What the government is signaling about its approach to China, as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau prepare for a series of summits in Asia next week. Also, Facebook's parent company Meta announced this week it would be laying off 11,000 people, about 13 per cent of its workforce, as it continues to face faltering revenue and broader problems in the technology industry. The impact of revenue downturns in the tech industry and why analysts say it can be a bellwether for the wider economy. Plus, for this year's Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa, a unique flag will be displayed as a tribute to Canada's deadliest day of the Second World War. The special flag is an old version of the Red Ensign, and is believed to have been carried 80 years ago during the deadly Dieppe Raid. What's behind the fascinating intrigue of the flag's origins and its journey back to Canada.

The U.S. midterm elections could lead to a major change in the country's political landscape, as the Democrats hope to defy history by keeping their narrow majorities in the Senate and the House. Why they face an uphill battle, what it will take for them or the Republicans to control Congress, and how various results could affect America's short-term future. Election candidates use attack ads to win over voters. But should they adopt a new strategy? Dawna Friesen speaks with Anand Giridharadas, the author of "The Persuaders" and a former foreign correspondent, about the deep political divisions among Americans, how he says democracy is being tested right now, and what he says the left needs to do if it wants to succeed. One day after an exclusive Global News investigation revealed sources alleged the Chinese government interfered in the 2019 Canadian federal election, Beijing and Canadian MPs are responding. And National Indigenous Veterans Day honours the fallen who were not formally recognized on Remembrance Day for decades. What this day means to several Indigenous service members in B.C.

China is being accused of interfering in Canada's 2019 federal election, sources tell Global News. In an exclusive investigation, we look at what intelligence officials have told Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the fight against foreign influence, and the demands to better defend democracy. The critical U.S. midterm elections are expected to come down to the wire, especially in several swing states. What the polls suggest, their shortcomings in properly capturing the voting landscape, how some Republicans' claims of voter fraud could affect them, what some voters are hoping and fearing, and how election officials in one state are taking extraordinary measures to protect the electoral process. Ontario Premier Doug Ford is promising to repeal the legislation banning more than 55,000 education workers from striking. The possible reason he backed down, and where this leaves contract negotiations between the province and the Canadian Union of Public Employees. Plus, the Canadian Armed Forces investigates the death of a soldier in Iraq. And at the COP27 climate summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warns the planet is “on a highway to climate hell with our foot on the accelerator.”

A sitting president and two former presidents making impassioned appeals to Americans just two days ahead of a crucial vote. Americans will be voting in midterm elections this week, 250,000,000 people are eligible to cast a ballot – the results will determine the makeup of the U.S. Congress and set the tone for the next two years of President Joe Biden’s presidency. Biden’s name is not on the ballot, but his party’s vision for America is. Biden’s approval rating has sunk since he was elected. Democrats say the Democracy is on the line with this election, Republicans say it’s all about the economy - Washington Bureau Chief Jackson Proskow has more on where things are headed with Tuesday’s election. Canadians always watch our neighbour closely of course and if these midterms result in the Democrats losing control of the House and the Senate there will almost certainly be an impact on Canada’s relationship with the U.S. Chief political correspondent David Akin has more from Ottawa.

Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland has delivered her fall economic statement, warning tough times are ahead. How the government plans to help Canadians struggling with their bills, how there isn't much to the mini-budget, and Freeland's response when asked if avoiding a recession is possible. As food prices eat away at shoppers' wallets, critics are accusing grocery giants of profiteering. The new research into how much money these retailers have been making over the past five years, and which grocer stands out. Ontario education workers are set to walk off the job after talks broke down between their union and the government. With the province banning a strike, we'll look at potential repercussions for those who walk off the job. Plus, meet the Colorado doctor who's risked his life by dedicating his career to women's reproductive rights.

A lawyer for convoy protesters says they were getting a "steady stream" of leaked information from the Ottawa Police Service, the Ontario Provincial Police, the RCMP, and CSIS. The new testimony at the Emergencies Act inquiry, including from two convoy organizers, who discussed their one-time goal to replace the federal government without an election. Thousands of people from across Canada and the U.S. gathered in Richmond, B.C. to pay their respects to RCMP Const. Shaelyn Yang. How family, friends, and colleagues paid tribute to the fallen officer. To address a nationwide shortage of family doctors, British Columbia will launch a new payment model to compensate these physicians in February 2023. The pressure it puts on other provinces are to follow suit. Plus, tensions have been escalating between China and Taiwan, but now, they're putting their differences aside to help a panda that's recently fallen ill. How experts from both sides are working together for the sake of the furry and cuddly creature.

A months-long labour dispute reaches a boiling point in Ontario, where the provincial government plans to invoke the notwithstanding clause of the Charter and Rights and Freedoms to stop thousands of school workers, including educators, librarians, and custodians, from going on strike. Why critics and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau say the strategy goes too far, as parents and students brace for a disruption. The former partner of Myles Sanderson, who was behind a murderous rampage in Saskatchewan in September, opens up to Global News in an exclusive interview. How Vanessa Burns is describing the years of abuse she says she suffered at the hands of Sanderson. The Emergencies Act inquiry hears of a death threat made against Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland during the convoy protests. What one of the organizers had to say on the stand. Plus, why the war in Ukraine has become a hot issue for voters in Ohio, and how it's even changed the way some people vote. And honoured with a heavy burden: this year's Silver Cross Mother Candy Greff reflects on the courage of her son MCpl. Byron Greff, the last Canadian soldier killed in Afghanistan.

Things get testy at the public inquiry into the Emergencies Act, as former Ottawa police chief Peter Sloly is grilled over how he handled February's convoy protests. The crude threats he allegedly made, and the claims he tried to pass the buck for policing failures. A shooting at a Toronto high school has left one person dead. What students and witnesses are saying may have led to the tragedy. Ukraine's critical infrastructure is under increased threat, as Russia launches fresh bombardments. How some neighbouring countries are feeling the repercussions. Plus, the group claiming it's going to "save" America: Jackson Proskow speaks with some Republican voters in Florida about their movement gaining momentum. And Remembrance Day gets an update: how a fresh batch of poppies and new technology are modernizing the ways Canadians can honour service and sacrifice.